Top 5 managerial replacements for Arsene Wenger at Arsenal

#3 Eddie Howe

Young and enthusiastic, Howe will provide new direction for a stagnant team

A very young English manager doing good things in the Premier League, it won't be long until Howe earns his chance at a bigger club.

He's taken Bournemouth through the divisions, managing to keep them in the league for 2 seasons now, despite the club having one of the smallest budgets.

It's the fact that his team plays some of the finest possession football in the league that is most noticeable. Regardless of whether it's Manchester United or Burnley they're playing, Howe sends his team out to play good football, something which is to be commended.

His philosophy clearly fits with Wenger's and would represent a continuation of Arsenal's style if he replaced the Frenchman. Arsenal fans would appreciate the football on show, as they've become used to, and Howe's youthful exuberance and enthusiasm might be the burst of energy the club needs.

It has become painfully clear that Arsenal has no chance of winning the league this season or to be very uncharitable, not next season either. This then provides an opportunity to take a chance on a hungry but unproven manager - a tag that fits Howe like a glove.