Arsenal appoints Mikel Arteta head coach

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Mikel Arteta signs a three-and-a-half year contract and ends a three-year stay as Pep Guardiola's assistant at Manchester City.

Mikel Arteta has been appointed head coach of English Premier League side Arsenal meaning a return to the club he played more than 100 games for.

The 37-year-old Spaniard, who played for the Gunners from 2011-2016, signed a three-and-a-half year contract and ends a three-year stay as Pep Guardiola's assistant at Manchester City.

He replaces compatriot Unai Emery, who was sacked last month.

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"We're delighted to announce Mikel Arteta is joining the club as our head coach on Sunday," read an Arsenal statement.

"Mikel, a former club captain, played for us for five seasons from 2011 to 2016 and has signed a three-and-a-half year contract."

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