The next manager..

[Xhaka Can’t]

If it is true, the most important thing is not about the new manager, it is the new way of doing things around here. Arteta may not be the guy that brings us back to being established at the top table, but he may be a key part of the team that lays the foundation. This is a wholesale change in a poisonous culture that concentrated power in one position and whilst that worked early when that person had ideas, when he became stale, he remained somewhat unassailable.

Those days are clearly gone and we have a wonderful opportunity to be more responsive and draw upon a wider pool of talent to make this once again a progressive club with new ideas and a renewed hope.

[Goonermerree]

I don't want Arteta as manager ( I liked him as a player for us), but if he does become manager, he will get my 100% support. Any new manager would - except Rodgers.

[Xhaka Can’t]

What about Mark Hughes?

He kept the Saints up.

[Goonermerree]

What about Mark Hughes?

He kept the Saints up.

I'd go and support United.

[Xhaka Can’t]

I'd go and support United.

Understandable.

[LDG]

There’s nobody better, than Mikel Arteta

[Power n Glory]

Le Grove has convinced me. Some good research and quotes on Arteta. I'm sold.

[GP]

There’s nobody better, than Mikel Arteta

Artekkers

[Master Splinter]

There's not enough worthwhile evidence to make any judgements about Arteta at this moment.

If it is all part of a big plan that's been in motion over the last season and a bit, then it almost makes perfect sense.

As some have said, giving him at least a year before delivering an EXPERT OPINION on his ability as a head coach seems the only rational option.

If he's not a success, then you'd think this apparently ruthless new team in charge of football matters would look for someone else next summer.

Personally, I'm in it for some decent footy and slivers of escapism now and then. So if Arteta makes Arsenal an exciting prospect to watch first of all, he'll be off to a good start. If this leads to any future reflected glory upon me and an opportunity to look down at other individuals idiotically following less-successful clubs, it will be a bonus.

I understand the thinking that it's an unnecessary risk. But lazy talk of it being 'cheap' or 'unambitious' is unimaginative. In fact, looking all the behind-the-scenes activity over the last year it seems to be one of the most ambitious things a supposedly stale and rigid club could have done.

As a shit pundit would say at half time, it's intriguing: a completely new undertaking and experience for the club and the fans. If it doesn't lead to a new dynasty and complete domination of the English game, then I'll just watch The Simpsons series 6-10 again. Or start supporting PSG.

[Letters]

There’s nobody better, than Mikel Arteta

Your mum gets wetter, with Mikel Arteta