Next Arsenal manager: Carlo Ancelotti, Mikel Arteta and Patrick Vieira lead race to be new boss

The Gunners are searching for a replacement for Unai Emery who was sacked as manager earlier this month

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Arsenal are stepping up their search for their next manager.

Unai Emery was sacked earlier this month after 18 months in charge after a dire run of form with former star player Freddie Ljungberg installed as interim boss. The Swede picked up his first win in charge against West Ham on Monday and could yet take the job on a permanent basis should he manage to stack a few more positive results together.

The Gunners have drawn up a lengthy shortlist of possible options as they wrestle with the decision of who to give the keys to in the long-term as they bid to turn around their fortunes.

Some of the world game's biggest names are in the frame with the job, although undoubtedly difficult, still seen as one of the best around.

Here are the current favourites to take over at the Emirates:

Check out the favourites for the job in the gallery above and let us know your thoughts in the comments below