'Technically gifted' Arteta 'provided bit of magic' for Everton

The first episode of BBC Radio Merseyside's A to Z of Everton focuses on defender Gary Ablett, who played for both Merseyside clubs, and former Toffees midfielder Mikel Arteta. Arteta made 209 appearances for the Toffees between 2005 and 2011, winning the player of the season award twice and being an integral part of David Moyes' teams that qualified for Europe on two occasions. "He's very much in the news as Arsenal manager these days and many outside of Everton often forget he played for them, but he was there for quite a while," said Radio Merseyside's Phil Munns.

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Yahoo Sports reports: The first episode of BBC Radio Merseyside's A to Z of Everton focuses on defender Gary Ablett, who played for both Merseyside clubs, and former Toffees midfielder Mikel Arteta. Arteta made 209 appearances for the Toffees between 2005 and 2011, winning the player of the season award twice and being an integral part of David Moyes' teams that qualified for Europe on two occasions. "He's very much in the news as Arsenal manager these days and many outside of Everton often forget he played for them, but he was there for quite a while," said Radio Merseyside's Phil Munns.