When Arsene Wenger goes, Arsenal will want to avoid the pitfalls suffered by Manchester United post-Sir Alex Ferguson.
United lurched from one crisis to another under three different managers after Fergie had left. Arsenal need to get their next appointment right first time which is why they are already perusing the best candidates.
Some have impressive track records, others already have an affinity with the club. We look at the strengths and weaknesses of the men being considered for the 'impossible job' of succeeding Arsene Wenger.
LEONARDO JARDIM
Age: 43; Monaco manager
MANAGERIAL PEDIGREE
Like Wenger himself, Jardim has had great success with Monaco.