Of ‘world class’ Ancelotti
Ferguson’s status as a true Everton hero has only been enhanced over the past couple of weeks and he held his arms aloft to all sides of the stadium as fans chanted his name after the final whistle.
He will not be offering Ancelotti unsolicited advice, though, adding: “I can’t be saying too much to a legendary manager like that.
“I’m sure he’s got his opinions. He told me he’s watched the last three or four games. He knows there’s a good spirit there and a good base.
“I think he’ll introduce his playing style into the team, but I’ll be there to support him in any way I can.”
It was an unusual game in that both the men standing on the touchline had their new bosses watching from the stands.
Mikel Arteta was announced as the new manager of Arsenal on Friday and, like Ancelotti, he will officially take charge today.
Freddie Ljungberg has only won one of his six games in temporary charge, but said: “I feel we’ve taken strides in how we want to play football.
“I liked that we dominated the game, put a very, very young side out as well and they fought so hard.
“Well done to the boys and it’s a point,” he said. everton:
Pickford 7; Sidibe 6, Digne 5, Mina 6, Holgate 6; Davies 6, Sigurdsson 6, Delph 5 (Keane 72, 7), Iwobi 6 (Tosun 11, 6, Kean 80, 5); Richarlison 6, Calvert-lewin 6. Unused subs – Baines, Bernard, Coleman, Stekelenburg. arsenal:
Leno 6; Mailand-niles 6, Saka 6, Chambers 6, Luiz 6; Xhaka 6, Torreira 7; Nelson 7, Smith-rowe 6 (Willock 66, 6), Martinelli 6; Aubameyang 6 (Lacazette 78, 5). Unused subs – Pepe, Mustafi, Martinez, Mavropanos, Guendouzi.