Manchester City have been left baffled that Arsenal failed to mention any interest in Mikel Arteta despite the coach being lined up as the Gunners next manager.
Arsenal's managing director, Vinai Venkatesham, and director of football operations, Huss Fahmy, were pictured leaving Arteta's home in Manchester in the early hours of Monday morning .
The Gunners have been searching for a permanent manager since they sacked Unai Emery on November 29 following a disastrous start to the season, which culminated in a seven-match winless run.
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Arteta has emerged as Arsenal's top target, with Freddie Ljungberg failing to impress as the interim manager.