GOAL<\/a>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.<\/p>\nArsenal are struggling under pressure from Man City<\/h2>\n Heading into the weekend, the Gunners boasted a comfortable nine-point cushion at the summit of the Premier League.<\/p>\n
However, their unexpected capitulation against Bournemouth, coupled with Manchester City\u2019s emphatic 3-0 demolition of Chelsea, has blown the title race wide open.<\/p>\n
Pep Guardiola\u2019s side now breathe down Arsenal\u2019s necks, holding a crucial game in hand ahead of a monumental title decider at the Etihad Stadium.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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Who could replace Arteta at the Emirates Stadium?<\/h2>\n Should the unthinkable happen and Arsenal finish the campaign empty-handed, the board has reportedly lined up a sensational replacement.<\/p>\n
Former club captain Cesc F\u00e0bregas is viewed as the ideal successor.<\/p>\n
F\u00e0bregas 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.<\/p>\n
Arteta remains a beloved figure who restored Arsenal\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n
Sources: Arsenal and Chelsea seriously interested in \u00a350m Premier League defender<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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