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Manchester City to block any efforts by Arsenal to lure Patrick Vieira or Mikel Arteta to succeed Arsene Wenger

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Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is quitting the club at the end of the season. [Photo: Courtesy]

Manchester City will block any efforts by Arsenal to lure Patrick Vieira or Mikel Arteta as replacements for Arsene Wenger.

Vieira and Arteta played for the Gunners and have been mentioned in the Emirates boardroom as candidates to take the hotseat when Wenger leaves in the summer.

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