Rafael Benitez: 'Arsene Wenger is the best coach in the Premier League'

Napoli manager Rafael Benitez has admitted that Arsene Wenger is without any doubts the best manager in the Premier League.

Arsenal are currently placed at the top of the Premier League table following a spell of five consecutive wins, since their shocking opening day defeat to Aston Villa by a scoreline of 3-1. 


The North London club face off against Serie A giants Napoli in the Champions League on Tuesday night, and the former Liverpool boss insists that he is not surprised by the Gunners' form given who is in charge at the club.


Benitez told PA: "I am expecting a strong team because I think Arsene Wenger is the best coach in the Premier League.


"They have signed good players, at this point everything going well for them. Wenger is a great manager, a great person, someone who knows the league here in England.


"He has experience in Europe, Arsenal is always top four and he is doing great job. Hopefully he can win [the Champions League], but another year, not this one."