The 44-year-old was part of the City set-up during the Club World Cup.

The Gunners head to Manchester City on Wednesday night for a Premier League title showdown.

The former defender signed a three-and-a-half year deal when he took the job in November, but picked up only two points from seven league games.

The former Arsenal, Manchester City and Liverpool defender succeeds Leam Richardson, who was sacked earlier this month.