‘Pep Guardiola would be perfect for Arsenal’

Barcelona: Former Barcelona defender Rafael Marquez believes Pep Guardiola would be the "perfect" coach for Arsenal.

The 33-year-old played under Guardiola at Camp Nou for two seasons before his move to MLS side New York Red Bulls in August 2010. Guardiola has been linked with a host of top European sides following his departure from Barcelona at the end of last season, while Goal.com exclusively revealed in September that Sir Alex Ferguson has earmarked the 41-year-old as one of two candidates to succeed him at Manchester United, with the other potential appointment being Jose Mourinho. But Marquez claims Guardiola would be a better replacement for Arsene Wenger at the Emirates Stadium and believes the Spaniard`s next managerial role will be in the Premier League. Marquez told Cadena SER: "I didn`t yet have the chance to meet Pep in New York. We`ve been in touch before, to help him move here.” "He will soon return to the game. I think he`ll go to England. He`d be perfect for Arsenal." Goal.com