Midway through Arsene Wenger's briefing with the written media on Thursday morning, there was a fleeting moment that made us wonder.
Responding to Sportsmail's revelation that the Arsenal board are giving serious consideration to Patrick Vieira's credentials as a future manager, Wenger had been asked whether his former captain might be well suited to the role.
Vieira, he said, had the 'potential' but might be wise to work in England rather than the MLS with New York City to enhance his prospects.
As a reporter began to ask a follow-up question, the club communications officer stepped in, insisting 'there is no vacancy' and the debate was 'unfair' on Wenger.