Next Arsenal manager: 5 candidates to replace under pressure boss Arsene Wenger

Wenger has once again seen Arsenal's season unravel in predictable style, and the calls for the Frenchman to go are growing ever louder

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Out of time? Arsene Wenger looks dejected during the defeat by Watford

Arsenal's FA Cup exit at the hands of Watford has led to a fresh wave of calls for Arsene Wenger to be sacked.
The Gunners are now eight points off the top of the table, out of both domestic cups and 2-0 down to Barcelona after the first leg of their Champions League clash.
Wenger has once again watched his side's season unravel in predictable style before Easter.
Fans argued amongst themselves inside the Emirates and online after a disastrous defeat by Quique Sanchez Flores's side.
The Arsenal board must now seriously consider Wenger's future, but who could replace him?

Frank de Boer

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Frank De Boer

Odds - 25/1
Positives - Enjoyed success as both a player and manager. Won the European Cup, among other trophies, while playing at Barcelona. Won four Eredivisie titles as Ajax manager.
Negatives - Has never played or managed in England before. Big step up to go from the Eredivisie to the Premier League.

Steve Bould

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Steve Bould

Odds - 25/1
Positives - Knows the players and club inside out. Won various trophies, including the Premier League, during his playing career with Arsenal.
Negatives - Has no experience of managing a senior side.

Brendan Rodgers

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Brendan Rodgers

Odds - 20/1
Positives - Experience managing in the Premier League. Experience of managing a big English side.
Negatives - Never won a major trophy either as a player or manager. Wasn't good enough for Liverpool so unlikely to be so for Arsenal.

 

Manuel Pellegrini

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Manuel Pellegrini

Odds - 16/1
Positives - Hugely experienced, has managed numerous large clubs including Man City and Real Madrid. Has won the Premier League as a manager. Will be available in the summer.
Negatives - Man City's awful form this season shows Pellegrini is not without his faults. Failed to deliver under pressure at Real Madrid.

Diego Simeone

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Diego Simeone

Odds - 14/1
Positives - Hugely successful at Atletico Madrid, managed to beat Barcelona and Real Madrid to win La Liga in 2013/14. Likely to be interested in moving clubs considering dominance of big two in Spain and lack of funds at club.
Negatives - Atletico unlikely to want to let him go. Different style of play to Wenger would make it difficult for Arsenal players to adapt. Has no experience of playing or managing in England.