Manchester City have been looking at Pep Guardiola replacements for years, with Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta previously a ‘genuine contender’ for the role. That’s according to The Athletic, who report that City used to view Arteta as a potential option, even when he was ‘struggling slightly’ as Arsenal’s manager.

Mikel Arteta has spoken of his “love and respect” for Pep Guardiola and his Manchester City staff after being asked to clarify his comments on the club. It concluded a week of fall-out from Sunday’s ill-tempered 2-2 draw between City and Arsenal,

Arsenal have been scuppered twice in their pursuit of Premier League glory by Pep Guardiola and Manchester City but that obstacle could soon disappear

Manchester City had Mikel Arteta on their coaching staff for at least three years before he became Arsenal’s manager at the end of 2019. Since taking over at Arsenal, the Spaniard has established himself as one of the top coaches in football,

Ever since Manchester City’s 2-all draw with Arsenal last Sunday the fallout from the game has dominated the headlines. There has been no shortage of storylines to emerge from last Sunday’s

Pep Guardiola and Mikel Arteta have long been friends following their spell together at Manchester City but relations have grown frosty since last weekend's draw between the two sides

Mikel Arteta may be inspired by Pep Guardiola - but there's a key parallel between mentor and protege that has gone unnoticed

Mikel Arteta has responded to Pep Guardiola’s request to speak more clearly, by trying to squash the story of discontent between the two managers.Arsenal’s Spanish manager Mikel Arteta (L) hugs

Manchester City have been looking at Pep Guardiola replacements for years, with Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta previously a ‘genuine contender’ for the role. That’s according to The Athletic, who report that City used to view Arteta as a potential option,

The transfer Mikel Arteta can do in January to power the team to the Premier League title. Arsenal have a nearly complete team as they look to wrestle the Premier League title from Manchester City. The club have come close in back-to-back seasons,