MIKEL ARTETA is still the bookies favourite to be appointed as the new manager of Arsenal.
The 37-year-old – who is the current assistant manager at Manchester City – spent five years as a player at the Emirates between 2011-2016 where he eventually retired.
Former Arsenal skipper Mikel Arteta is the favourite to become the club’s new manager
Arteta – who won two FA Cups during his spell with the Gunners – was interviewed for the job when Arsene Wenger stepped down, but he narrowly lost out to Unai Emery.
But his name is believed to be right up there at top of the list after his Spanish compatriot was sacked last month.
Ladbrokes have priced him at just 4/1 to be named as the new Arsenal boss – just ahead of former Juventus gaffer Massimiliano Allegri who is 9/2.
SunSport exclusively revealed last week how the Citizens were ready to bring back former assistant boss Domenec Torrent to the Etihad in case Arteta leaves.
Pep Guardiola believes that the ex-Everton midfielder can succeed him at City when his contract expires in 2021, but stressed he won’t hold him back from departing.
Following Emery’s dismissal, Freddie Ljungberg has taken charge on an interim role – with the Super Swede winning just once out of his three matches at the helm.
That victory came last night against his former employers where Arsenal came back from behind to win 3-1.
It was the club’s first win in their last ten games in all competitions, with the North Londoners now ninth in the Premier League table.
But despite the vital three points, Ljungberg is 10/1 to get the job on a full-time basis.
Former Valencia manager Marcelino has reportedly held talks with Arsenal, and the Spaniard has been priced at 8/1 to make the move to England.
Patrick Vieira is also understood to be in the running, with the Nice boss also at 8/1 to return to the club he won three league titles with.
Freddie Ljungberg, speaks about his side’s performance against West Ham after Arsenal cruise to their first win under the Swede
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
