Former Arsenal midfielder Anders Limpar believes Arteta will never leave Arsenal for Barcelona or Manchester City, but the Swede warned that managing a squad full of world-class stars will be the toughest test of the manager's career.

Limpar insisted that Arteta has no reason to leave Arsenal for clubs like Barcelona or Manchester City. Limpar believes that the North London team has already joined the European elite. In the eyes of the former Swedish international, Arsenal's attractiveness in the transfer market, and their strength in contending for four titles, make the manager's position at the Emirates Stadium one of the best in world football. Arsenal continues to support Arteta in the transfer market, and Limpar believes that the Spaniard will not abandon the current plan.

Limpar stated in an interview with SveaCasino that Arteta already has an ideal working environment in North London. He emphasized that the club's increasing status makes a transfer to other clubs completely unnecessary.

"Why would Arteta leave Arsenal? They can sign the best players in the world for him. They are the best or second best team in Europe," Limpar said. "Everyone wants to play for Arsenal now. We are now a top club. To win the Premier League and go far in all four competitions, everyone wants to play for a club that can win the quadruple. Look at the players he has! They are all excellent. If you are just a good player, you are not suitable for Arsenal. Go to Brighton, Fulham or other teams."

"Arteta won't find a better environment at Barcelona or Manchester City than at Arsenal, and the club is still signing more and better players for him."

While praising the club's development trajectory, Limpar also warned that managing a squad full of world-class stars this season will test Arteta's leadership.

"To have a world-class team, you need ten world-class outfield players, but you also need more than ten world-class players sitting on the bench, or even unable to play," Limpar explained. "This is the most difficult job for a head coach. It's also difficult for people like Guardiola and Klopp. It's also difficult for Arteta to keep players happy. This is the hardest thing. Arteta's real work is just beginning. If he wants everyone to stay focused in his system, he has to be a master psychologist."

He added: "Being a head coach at a top club is difficult, I can tell you, but this is Arteta's dream – having ten of the best players available for every game. But there will be injuries, red cards and dips in form. If you look at the bench and those players are still unhappy, then it doesn't matter who you are."

"Getting into the game that way, whether it's embarrassing or not, doesn't matter. Players need to focus. Thinking 'I'm going to run my socks off for that b****rd and show him' – that's where football psychology comes in, when you're in danger. If he messes up, he's in danger."

Arsenal started their pre-season preparations in good form. They kicked off their pre-season campaign with a 4-1 victory over Girona on Saturday night. The team will then focus on fitness and tactical integration to prepare for a tough season. Arteta's team will play Real Betis in Dublin on August 5, followed by home matches against Borussia Dortmund and Como at the Emirates Stadium.

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