Though Arteta was not his first choice to succeed Unai Emery, Nicholas now thinks he has a chance to build something special at the Emirates.
Former Arsenal striker Charlie Nicholas has suggested that Mikel Arteta could follow in Arsene Wenger's footsteps at the Emirates.
After a drawn-out recruitment process Arteta has finally been announced as Arsenal's new head coach and the successor to Unai Emery, who was sacked in November. Freddie Ljungberg has taken charge in the interim, with his future at the club now unclear.
Arsenal are currently 10th in the Premier League and suffered a comprehensive 3-0 defeat to Arteta's Manchester City last weekend.