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Arsenal are currently enjoying success with former captain Mikel Arteta at the helm, and another ex-player could be set to follow his path into coaching. The Gunners have had a lot of incredible captains over the years, and Invincibles leader Patrick Vieira is another who has taken managerial jobs following his playing career. Per Mertesacker is currently the head of the academy at Arsenal, and Cesc Fabregas is coaching Serie B side Como. Robin van Persie took the captain’s armband when Fabregas left Arsenal in 2011, but only wore it for one season before making a controversial move to Manches…

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