Premier League side set to block moves for duo amid Arsenal rumour

According to the Sunday Mirror claim, Manchester City are set to block any attempt by Premier League rivals Arsenal to appoint Mikel Arteta or Patrick Vieira as manager.

Former players tipped to replace Wenger

Both ex-Arsenal midfielders have been tipped as potential replacements for long-serving manager Arsene Wenger, who is stepping aside at the end of the current season.

Mikel Arteta coaches at Manchester City, whose owners also own New York City FC, where Patrick Vieira is currently Head Coach and has allegedly been pencilled as successor to Spaniard Pep Guardiola as Man City manager.

Arsenal lower Enrique interest

Meanwhile, another British outlet  Sunday Times says the Gunners have softened their interest in ex-Barcelona manager Luis Enrique, who has also been strongly linked with the Arsenal job.

The duo are thought to being crucial to the long-term planning at Manchester City who are looking to build a long and successful dynasty under Sheikh Mansour.

Report states that departing Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger prefers an ex-Arsenal player to replace him.

Although City boss Guardiola believes that Patrick Vieira is prepared to make the big move into the English Premier League as a manager, the Frenchman’s employers want it to be Man City.