Next Arsenal captain: Four main contenders with Mikel Arteta position in doubt

4) Jack Wilshere

An outside bet perhaps, but Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere is a passionate, homegrown player who loves the club and should be with them for as long as he’s wanted. He’s certainly not lived up to his potential yet, of course, but that’s largely due to struggles staying fit.

It may also be a bit early to be talking about him as the immediate choice to lead the side, though there’s always the chance that the added responsibility of the armband would see him raise his game.