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Pep Guardiola Unsure If Mikel Arteta Appointment Would Improve Arsenal

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has said he's unsure whether his assistant, Mikel Arteta, would bring improvement at Arsenal amid rumours he's set to take over as manager at the Emirates Stadium.

The Gunners are 10th in the Premier League after 17 matches and are currently led by interim coach Freddie Ljungberg and his assistant, fellow Arsenal alumnus Per Mertesacker.

Guardiola, 48, spoke at a press conference and referred to the evolution Arsene Wenger brought about after he took charge of Arsenal in 1996, casting some doubt as to whether Arteta could have the same effect:

"I think Arsenal (are) always one of the best teams of the last 20 years.