Ex-Gunners Midfielder Arteta now FAVOURITE for Wenger’s replacement - (2026)

Updated: 17/01/2026

MIKEL ARTETA HAS EMERGED as Bookmakers favourite to replace manager Arsene Wenger at Arsenal.

Pep Guardiola's Manchester City current assistant and ex-Arsenal midfielder is now only a 13/8 bet to be given the Emirates job. He has overtaken previous favourite Max Allegri (3/1) to head the betting odds.

Elsewhere, Carlo Ancelotti (8/1) is the only other name shorter than 12/1 to be appointed in North London.

Alex Apati of Ladbrokes said:

Latest Betting Next Arsenal Manager

• Mikel Arteta – 13/8
• Max Allegri – 3/1
• Carlo Ancelotti – 8/1
• Brendan Rodgers – 12/1
• Rui Faria – 14/1
• Eddie Howe – 20/1
• Joachim Low – 20/1
• Antonio Conte – 25/1

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