Emmanuel Petit fears the lure of Barcelona could tempt Mikel Arteta to turn his back on Arsenal and seek a fresh challenge.

The Gunners boss is set to celebrate his sixth year in charge later this month, but for all the progress they have made under his charge major silverware has continued to elude the club.

Following an unprecedented summer of spending Arsenal are again in position to contest for major honours given they lead the way in the Premier League and Champions League table, while they have also progressed to the quarter finals of the Carabao Cup ahead of a last eight home tie against Crystal Palace.

Should Arteta end Arsenal’s trophy drought this season Petit, who himself swapped Barcelona for Arsenal during his playing days, fears the Spaniard could be tempted to return to h

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