Arsene Wenger has insisted that former Arsenal midfielder Mikel Arteta "has all the qualities" needed to become the club's next manager. The 36-year-old spent five seasons in North London before retiring and joining Manchester City's coaching staff, where he has spent the past two years working as Pep Guardiola's assistant. Despite his lack of managerial experience, Arteta has emerged as the new frontrunner to succeed Wenger, who officially stepped down as Gunners boss this week after 22 years in the job. Wenger has indicated that he would be happy for the Spaniard to take on the high-profile position, telling beIN Sports: "He has all the qualities to do the job, yes and I...
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