Arsenal legend Paul Merson has claimed that even Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola would struggle in North London, declaring that the vacancy is 'one of the worst jobs in the game'.
The Gunners are on the hunt for a new manager after axing Unai Emery from his post last month and remain winless in their last seven Premier League matches.
Freddie Ljungberg has taken temporary charge of the North London outfit but is still waiting for his first victory in charge, following a draw with Norwich City and defeat at the hands of Brighton.
As such, the pressure is rising upon the club to appoint a new permanent manager but Merson has identified the daunting task that lies ahead - claiming that even Guardiola would struggle with the position.
"I said recently that Leicester City boss Brendan Rodgers would go to Arsenal because of the size of the club. But after the weekend and the game on Thursday, I’m thinking why would you go to Arsenal? Why? What can you do there?" he told Sky Sports.
"Freddie can’t be that bad but he looks like he’s never managed a team before. It looks like he’s lost. ‘He’s got the badges, he’s worked with the youngsters and he must be thinking: 'What chance have I got?' These are international players but he hasn’t got a chance.
"I think Klopp and Guardiola would struggle to come in and turn it around. It’s one of the worst jobs in the game. And then you look at Max Allegri, why would he take the job? He’s won all those leagues titles. Why would he go to Arsenal?"
