Mikel Arteta was a ‘genuine candidate’ to replace Pep Guardiola at Man City

Mikel Arteta was an option even when he was ‘struggling’ at Arsenal (Picture: Getty)Manchester City have been looking at Pep Guardiola replacements for years, with Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta previously a ‘genuine contender’ for the role.That’s according to The Athletic, who report that City used to view Arteta as a potential option, even when he was ‘struggling slightly’ as Arsenal’s manager.Since then, Arteta has transformed Arsenal into genuine Pr