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Spanish player Mikel Arteta was once a mainstay at Arsenal. John Sibley / Reuters
Spanish player Mikel Arteta was once a mainstay at Arsenal. John Sibley / Reuters
Arsene Wenger endorses Mikel Arteta to succeed him as Arsenal manager
Former Arsenal captain linked with job following Wenger's 22-year reign coming to an end on Sunday
Press Association
17 May, 2018