With Mikel Arteta successfully leading Arsenal's Premier League title challenge, there has been speculation that former Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso might follow suit in managing a top Premier League club. Emmanuel Petit, a former Arsenal midfielder, expressed confidence that Alonso would choose Liverpool if he had the chance to manage either Liverpool or Manchester City. Currently, Alonso is without a club after his dismissal from Real Madrid earlier this year, making this speculation more pressing as both clubs seek senior managers for their future.