There’s plenty of potential at the Emirates

Arsenal are faced with a huge decision as they weigh up who will take over from Arsene Wenger this summer.

Luis Enrique is the current favourite at 5/2, but the likes of Carlo Ancelotti, Max Allegri and Patrick Vieira are also in the running.

Whoever gets the job will have a long to-do list on their first day. Here are five things they need to do…

Get the fans back on side

The Arsenal fans are ready for a change. That’s been clear for a long time. But they still want their next manager to retain the values of Wenger’s best sides.

That means an emphasis on attacking play and giving a chance to talented young players. Whether the job goes to a big name or a managerial rookie, serving up entertaining football will go a long way to winning the approval of the fans.

Strengthen the defence

The squad looks well-stocked in attacking areas. But the defence needs some serious work. They’ve let in 46 goals in 34 league games so far this term.

In the middle, Per Mertesacker is retiring, Laurent Koscielny’s legs look to be going and there are big question marks over Shkodran Mustafi.

On the left, Nacho Monreal is always reliable but getting older, while Sead Kolasinac has virtually disappeared from the first-team picture. Over on the right, there’s a desperate need for an alternative to Hector Bellerin. The lack of cover means the Spaniard rarely gets a rest.

The goalkeeping situation needs to be looked at too. Petr Cech is 35-years-old and well past his best. David Ospina has rarely convinced either. The decision to sell Wojciech Szczesny last summer looks increasingly short-sighted.