Arteta’s Arsenal future in danger with a replacement already identified by the Gunners
Despite overseeing a dramatic cultural and tactical transformation at the Emirates Stadium, Mikel Arteta’s position as Arsenal manager is reportedly under unprecedented threat.
Following a shock 2-1 defeat to Bournemouth and a fierce resurgence from title rivals Manchester City, the Gunners are in trouble and face the prospect of Man City catching them up in the Premier League title race.
According to Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo, as reported by GOAL, the Arsenal hierarchy may finally lose patience if Arteta concludes a seventh season in North London without delivering either the Premier League or the Champions League.
Arsenal are struggling under pressure from Man City
Heading into the weekend, the Gunners boasted a comfortable nine-point cushion at the summit of the Premier League.
However, their unexpected capitulation against Bournemouth, coupled with Manchester City’s emphatic 3-0 demolition of Chelsea, has blown the title race wide open.
Pep Guardiola’s side now breathe down Arsenal’s necks, holding a crucial game in hand ahead of a monumental title decider at the Etihad Stadium.
A 2-0 defeat in the EFL Cup final and a surprise FA Cup elimination at the hands of Southampton mean all remaining eggs are firmly in the league and European baskets.
Who could replace Arteta at the Emirates Stadium?
Should the unthinkable happen and Arsenal finish the campaign empty-handed, the board has reportedly lined up a sensational replacement.
Former club captain Cesc Fàbregas is viewed as the ideal successor.
Fàbregas has been earning rave reviews for his tactical acumen at Como 1907, implementing an attractive, progressive brand of football that has kept the Italian outfit highly competitive and in the hunt for European qualification.
Arteta remains a beloved figure who restored Arsenal’s identity and returned them to the Champions League elite, recently guiding them to a vital away win against Sporting CP in the quarter-finals. However, the goodwill of a rebuild can only last so long.
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