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Arsenal legend Wilson: Bournemouth boss Howe ideal Wenger successor

Arsenal legend Bob Wilson has tipped Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe to be Arsene Wenger's successor.

Wenger's current contract expires at the end of the season and, whilst he is expected to be offered an extension by Arsenal, the 67-year-old has yet to confirm whether he intends to continue his 20-year reign in North London.

“Arsene has been at Arsenal for 20 years and what he's done, and the manner in which he's achieved it, has been remarkable," Wilson told the Bournemouth Daily Echo. “Even I sometimes look and think 'who the hell could replace Arsene'.

“But Eddie would definitely be in the frame. I love the way Bournemouth play. It's very Arsenal-like, they play in a similar style, so it's to be hugely admired. The job Eddie has done is extraordinary."

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