Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has admitted that there is something special about Tottenham Hotspurs manager Jose Mourinho.

Arteta who spoke ahead of his side’s encounter against Tottenham on Sunday said that Mourinho always ensures he molds a club to his desire.

Discussing why Guardiola and Mourinho are a cut above the rest, the Arsenal boss declared: “Two things – first of all what they transmit to the team.

“The head coach, manager, whoever it is, needs to create a level of engagement with the players, club and fans, and a level of belief in his ideas – so they buy into him.

“If you don’t get that, you won’t last long.

“Mourinho has something really special. Whatever he wants to get into the club, he manages to do it. He believes in a way and players execute what he wants.

“Whoever does not do it is not part of that. When I talk about being ruthless, it’s not only on the pitch but with other decisions you have to make as well.

“The second one is how you navigate difficult moments. These managers have had difficult moments – and have been part of the coaching staff with difficult moments.

“The important part is how you react in difficult moments and how the club and fans react in difficult moments because I have never seen a rebuild of a team, squad or club when everything goes steady.”