Arsenal are increasingly confident of appointing Mikel Arteta as their next manager this week after holding late-night talks with the Spaniard on Sunday, sources have told Metro.co.uk.

Senior figures from the Gunners, including managing director Vinai Venkatesham and contract negotiator Huss Fahmy, were seen leaving Arteta’s Manchester residence early on Monday morning following City’s 3-0 win against the Gunners on Sunday afternoon.

Metro.co.uk revealed on Saturday that City expected an approach from the Gunners following Sunday’s clash at the Emirates and the club had already given Arteta permission to speak to his former side about an exit from the Eithad.

The meeting at Arteta’s house lasted around two-and-a-half-hours, where he was given promises about the club’s budget, updates on contract renewals and assurances over the board’s expectations in the short-term.

Arteta had been one of a number of candidates to replace Unai Emery a fortnight ago but he’s now the leading contender and the Spaniard has made it clear that he’s willing to put reservations over taking the job in mid-season to one side in order to accept his ‘dream job’.


Arsenal’s chief executive Vinai Venkatesham visited Arteta at his home

The Gunners had been willing to bide their time over an appointment but just one win in five matches under Freddie Ljungberg has hastened the club’s pursuit of a new manager.

Pep Guardiola admitted after Sunday’s game that the decision was in Arteta’s hands and the pair were set to meet on Monday afternoon, where it was expected that Arteta would convey his desire to join Arsenal. When asked about Arteta’s situation after City’s win over Arsenal, Guardiola replied. ‘If it happens, it will happen. ‘When he wants to talk we are open to talk but...

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Oh dear Arsenal ,we have stayed strong for you.please can you try and stop struggling.

Hahaha, and the thrashing continues

Arsenal don't need all these gentle coaches, they need a coach wey get craze, that can sub you in 3 mins if you play rubbish, that can scream at his defence, someone with winning mentality, someone that is hungry, someone cunning and tactical... All I see in Arteta is one young cool guy that is looking for where to test-run his coaching ability, that will take everything hook line and sinker from those visionless board.

Being a gunners since the days of Henry and Co isn't easy at all, so sad

I thought, it'd be our own Mikel oh.... Arsenal for lose taya

As a gunner I'm not impressed with this move, sadly my team is not ready to improve. Artete is not the man for the job. An Ancelloti has more experience, and would make a better replacement.

Coach is not their problem joor.

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As a gunner I'm not impressed with this move, sadly my team is not ready to improve. Artete is not the man for the job. An Ancelloti has more experience, and would make a better replacement.

the problem is not the coach but money to buy the players

pochetino is a free agent na

Arsenal players disappointing coaches since 19BC

den worwor dis season no be small