Premier League: Arsene Wenger backs Mikel Arteta for Arsenal manager job

Frenchman says the Spaniard has all the qualities required for the Emirates hot seat

Mikel Arteta Arsene Wenger Arsenal manager
Mikel Arteta, who is 36, was signed by Arsene Wenger for Arsenal from Everton in 2011
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Arsene Wenger, the man formerly known as Arsenal’s manager, has described Manchester City coach Mikel Arteta as possessing “all of the qualities” necessary to succeed him at the Emirates.

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