Arteta's dismissal, Arsenal opts to appoint a coach who once threw pizza at Sir Alex

Pressure is mounting on Mikel Arteta as Arsenal faces the risk of ending the season empty-handed, while Cesc Fabregas emerges as a promising successor candidate.

Arsenal is experiencing turbulent days as their dream of winning the Premier League title once again faces severe uncertainty. The 1-2 loss to Manchester City has nearly erased the 9-point gap that "The Gunners" once built. In the context of a fifth consecutive season ending without trophies becoming a tangible prospect, rumors about dismissing Mikel Arteta are no longer baseless gossip but have started to become a realistic plan at Emirates.

Although he has elevated Arsenal over the years, the lack of major trophies is beginning to fracture the trust of the board. Legend Robert Pires made a candid assessment in September:

“In my opinion, if Arsenal does not win any trophy this year, the board will consider finding another coach. He has been here for five years, and unfortunately, the championship still hasn't come to him. Money was spent during the summer transfer window. Arteta made some requests, and the Arsenal board fulfilled them. If Arsenal does not win the league, I think there will definitely be a change in the coaching position.”

Sharing that viewpoint, expert David Ornstein also believes that while the intention to stay is present, the harsh realities of football could alter everything: “If things go badly for them from now until summer, I am sure there will be very difficult conversations, and it would be naive for me to say that I cannot envision the scenario of him leaving.”

Amid the storm of rumors, the name Cesc Fabregas unexpectedly emerges as a top candidate to take over the hot seat. This legendary former midfielder not only understands the club's DNA but is also demonstrating remarkable leadership qualities in his coaching role at Como (Italy). A major obstacle has been removed as Mirwan Suwarso, the president of Como, publicly acknowledged the possibility that Fabregas might leave the club for bigger destinations.

Mr. Suwarso shared: “Cesc is truly very important to us, but it would be foolish not to think that someday he could go to Arsenal, Barcelona, or Chelsea. If he continues winning with us, or at least achieves success, though I cannot speak for him, I believe he could have even bigger dreams.”

Moreover, Como's leadership is even prepared for Fabregas to participate in selecting his successor in Italy before making the leap to the Premier League.

With backing from Spanish media and subtle moves from Arsenal's board, the upcoming summer transfer window will not only be hot due to players but also due to changes in the coaching position. If Arteta cannot deliver the Champions League or Premier League title in the coming weeks, the day Fabregas returns to Emirates as the captain might not be far off.