Where manager Arsenal chiefs were 'considering' replacing Mikel Arteta with is now

Where manager Arsenal chiefs were 'considering' replacing Mikel Arteta with is nowMikel Arteta is potentially five games from eternal glory despite losing 2-1 to Manchester City in the Premier LeagueCommentsSportAbbie Meehan Senior Sports Writer12:37, 20 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesMikel Arteta could've been sacked back in 2020(Image: Catherine Ivill - AMA/Getty Images)Mikel Arteta is on the brink of throwing it all away with Arsenal after losing to Manchester City on Sunday. The Gunners fell to a 2-1 defeat, allowing the Citizens to claw back vital points in the Premier League title race.‌While the Gunners still hold a three-point gap at the top of the table, Pep Guardiola's side could join them on 70 if they beat Burnley on Wednesday night. Arteta is now reliant on City dropping points elsewhere, while Arsenal must win every remaining game to taste domestic success this season.‌Despite the disappointment of the weekend, Arteta has come a long way at Arsenal, given he could've lost his job back in 2020. The Spaniard had not long won the FA Cup, but the Gunners were in a slump and following a home defeat by Wolves, Arteta admitted he was facing the sack.‌At the time, it was reported that Arsenal were planning for life after Arteta and had their eyes on a potential successor. Italian news outlet StadioSport stated that the Gunners were considering none other than former Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri.sFOLLOW OUR ARSENAL FB PAGE! Latest Gunners news and more on our dedicated Facebook pageREAD MORE: Mikel Arteta will 'definitely' be sacked if Arsenal don't win Premier League says ex-starREAD MORE: Arsenal stars ripped apart as six players told they didn't turn up vs Man CityThe 67-year-old had spent one season with the Blues, helping them win the Europa League with a 4-1 thrashing of Arsenal in the final. Despite these growing rumours, Arteta turned things around in north London and continues to lead from the touchline to this day.‌Me...