Second only to Guardiola and Klopp, Iraola has defeated Arteta three times, and they are childhood friends.

Who is the coach who has defeated Arteta the most? That is certainly Arteta's mentor, Pep Guardiola, who has beaten Arteta in seven matches. Following him is Jurgen Klopp, who has also defeated Arteta in four games.

So, who is the third coach with the most victories over Arteta? It is Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola, who won 2-1 away against Arsenal in this Premier League round. According to statistics, this match marks Iraola's third victory over Arteta, placing him behind only Guardiola and Klopp.

Did you know? The 43-year-old Iraola and the 44-year-old Arteta are childhood friends. They knew each other from a young age, often playing football together on the beaches of San Sebastián, becoming companions through rivalry—essentially, childhood playmates.

Arteta and Iraola are also friends from Spanish youth training. Arteta came through the Real Sociedad youth system, while Iraola was developed at Athletic Bilbao. Both are around the same age and were highly regarded young football talents in the Basque region at that time. Consequently, Arteta and Iraola frequently met in various youth team matches, making them teammates in Spanish youth squads. Interestingly, although Arteta and Iraola have a close personal relationship, they now both coach in the Premier League, turning them into strong rivals on the managerial front. In the latest Premier League round, Arsenal lost 1-2 to Bournemouth, with Iraola giving Arteta a tactical lesson.