Xabi Alonso tipped to follow Mikel Arteta lead in Liverpool and Man City choiceWith Mikel Arteta guiding Arsenal's Premier League title challenge, former Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso has been tipped to follow the lead of the Gunners managerView 3 Images Xabi Alonso has been tipped to follow a similar lead to Mikel Arteta (Image: GLYN KIRK, AFP via Getty Images)Former Arsenal midfielder Emmanuel Petit is convinced Xabi Alonso would opt for Liverpool ahead of Manchester City if presented with opportunities by both teams. ‌When Jurgen Klopp revealed his Anfield departure, Alonso was strongly tipped for the position, before ultimately opting for a sentimental homecoming to the Bernabeu. Latest Liverpool news and more on our dedicated Facebook page‌"I think if he has the chance to join the Premier League, Liverpool would be the perfect club for him. It's like Mikel Arteta's connection to Arsenal, it would mean he wouldn't consider joining Manchester City even when Pep Guardiola leaves." Slot's team sit sixth in the Premier League, 15 points adrift of Arsenal and three behind fourth-placed Manchester United.

Source: Daily Mirror February 17, 2026 20:30 UTC