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Next Arsenal manager: Viv Anderson makes prediction over Arsene Wenger replacement
ARSENAL’s next manager could lead the club to a Premier League title challenge next season.
Arsene Wenger will leave Arsenal following today's match at Huddersfield
That is according to former Arsenal and Manchester United defender Viv Anderson.
The Gunners are on the lookout for a new boss, with Arsene Wenger set to leave following today’s final game of the season at Huddersfield (3pm).
Arsenal have once again missed out on Champions League qualification and will finish the Premier League campaign in sixth, leaving the new boss with a rebuilding job to do.
Anderson is happy Wenger was allowed to decide when he left but reckons his replacement could make an immediate improvement to the club’s league position.
Whoever comes in, who knows, Arsenal may be challenging next year
“I’m pleased he went out on his terms,” Anderson said of Arsene Wenger on Sky Sports.
“He wasn’t hounded out of the club.
"What he’s done for that football club is nothing short of remarkable. So he went out on his terms which is great.
“No, not really (he’s not damaged his legacy). They voted with their feet in the end the supporters.
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“When you looked at the ground and there’s empty seats all around, it was a matter of time before he was going to be leaving and come to some sort of agreement.
“Listen, football clubs evolve don’t they.
"Whoever comes in, who knows, Arsenal may be challenging next year.”
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