Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger announced on Friday that he would be leaving the club in the summer after 22 years in charge of the north London outfit, and the search will now begin for the iconic Frenchman's successor.

It was expected in many circles that the 68-year-old would go at the end of what has been a largely disappointing season, with the Gunners once again set to miss out on Champions League qualification in the Premier League – where they have failed to pick up a single point on the road so far in 2018.

They can still qualify for the Europe's elite club competition by winning the Europa League however, and Wenger will be determined to see off La Liga giants Atletico Madrid in a two-legged semi-final tie in order to get through to the final.

There will be many names linked with coming in to succeed Wenger in the coming days and months, and Arsenal certainly have a big decision to make given that the new man will need to follow in the footsteps of a legend – even if things haven't always been positive in recent years.

Former players Mikel Arteta and Patrick Vieira may well be in contention, while the fans chose Juventus' Massimo Allegri as their preferred option on Twitter earlier this month.

Chelsea boss Antonio Conte may also be in the frame with his future at Stamford Bridge looking to be in severe doubt.

While the Italian could be a contender to replace Wenger, Arsenal could also easily find themselves fighting with their London neighbours to appoint a certain individual this summer.

So, Arsenal fans, who would you like to see replace Wenger next term? Let us know by voting below...

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