Mikel Arteta was visited by Arsenal director Josh Kroenke after their defeat to Brighton on Sunday.
The Gunners lost 3-0 to the Seagulls in the Premier League clash on Sunday. It leaves Arsenal almost certainly out of the title race, with just two matches left to play.
Manchester City are now four points ahead with a game in hand and have a vastly superior goal difference. Should Arsenal fail to beat Nottingham Forest on Saturday then the title would go to Pep Guardiola’s side - even if that does happen, Man City can still claim the title with victory over Chelsea a day later.