Since the moment it became apparent that Arsenal were a serious title contender, there has been a widespread point of reference every time most elite English sides have parted ways with their managers. They need their Mikel Arteta. What the club requires is someone who can with clear eyes diagnose the problems of the past and imbue his squad with the qualities to compete with the two other teams who don't need to think about hiring an Arteta of their own: Manchester City and Liverpool.

Sir Jim Ratcliffe has publicly invoked the promise of an Artetian revolution in calling for patience with Ruben Amorim at Manchester United. He might feel that that analogy has been vindicated of late.

If anyone knows the power of giving the keys to Arteta, though, it is not the Manchester United minority

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