'%20x='0'%20y='0'%20height='100%25'%20width='100%25'%20%0A%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20xlink%3Ahref='data:image/jpg;base64,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'%3E%3C/image%3E%3C/svg%3E)
Since Arsenal announced the departure of Arsene Wenger as manager will take place at the end, a number of candidates have been vetted and analysed by a number of professionals, pundits and fans.
The legendary Frenchman called time on his Gunners' career and is set to decide his own future in the coming weeks. Many names have been dropped to succeed Wenger, however, the rumours are that the potential number of candidates have narrowed down to three leading favourites.
Despite the club's guaranteed absence from the Champions League next season, the candidates available are of the highest quality.
Here we look at the three managers who are favourites in the race to be next Arsenal manager.
3) Mikel Arteta
Manchester City assistant coach Mikel Arteta is one of the three men leading the charge to possibly replace Arsene Wenger at Arsenal. Arteta is a former Gunners himself and has played under Arsene Wenger, and is being tipped and one of the favourites in line to be the next Arsenal manager.
The former central midfielder has enjoyed a joyous coaching campaign as part of Guardiola's staff at City. The Spaniard has ambitions to take charge of a club soon and what better way to begin one's managerial career than at a club like Arsenal.
A smart footballing brain and student of the game, Arteta might not have the required experience but does possess the required skills and pedigree to be Arsenal's next manager. The Spaniard could leave City's coaching staff and take charge of the Gunners next season should he get the call from the Emirates.
2) Carlo Ancelotti
A former manager of some truly elite European clubs, Ancelotti is one of the most decorated coaches in the world. A three-time Champions League winner with two different clubs, the Italian has also succeeded in winning plenty of domestic league titles at his various clubs.
Currently without a job, after he was dismissed as Bayern manager, the Italian has been offered a plethora of roles around the world, given his experience and expertise.
Widely known as the quiet one, Ancelotti is renowned for a firm but simple approach towards the game. A balanced, intense and quick passing approach, coupled with rapid counter-attacks, make his teams tough to beat. One of the favourites in the race, it will be interesting to see if Ancelloti returns to the Premier League.
1) Luiz Enrique
Former Barcelona manager, Luis Enrique is leading favourite to be the next manager of Arsenal. It will be a big challenge for the Spaniard to move to the Premier League and take charge of one of the biggest clubs in England. The Spanish manager would want a team capable of playing at a high pace at all times and will change things at Arsenal.
A tactical coach with great technical coaching ability, Enrique could bode well for the North London giants if he can grasp the language quickly and settle. Communication will be his only concern and if Enrique is given the shot he could quickly turn things around for the struggling club and make them a competitive force in the league next season.
Enrique would also help attract a few top players given his pedigree and managerial successes with Barcelona. A former player at the highest level earlier in his football career, Enrique is an experienced professional with great knowledge of the game.
