Mikel Arteta and Enzo Maresca Won't Succeed Pep Guardiola at Manchester City
- Mikel Arteta and Enzo Maresca, former Guardiola assistants, have improved their respective teams, Arsenal and Chelsea.
- Both managers are seen as potential successors, yet they value their current projects and the challenges of replacing a legend.
- Manchester City may prefer a manager with major league or European success to enhance their recruitment.
Mikel Arteta and Enzo Maresca, both former assistants to Pep Guardiola at Manchester City, have impressed in their managerial roles with Arsenal and Chelsea, respectively. They are considered potential successors to Guardiola when he leaves, but both managers are unlikely to leave their current projects. Arteta has led Arsenal to an FA Cup victory and two Premier League runners-up finishes, while Maresca is experiencing a successful debut season at Chelsea. The club may seek a more experienced manager to attract top players. The loyalty towards their current clubs and the pressure of following a legendary manager are significant factors in their decision-making. Guardiola's influence is seen in the managerial philosophies of both Arteta and Maresca, as their teams mirror the playing style he instilled at City.