Next Manchester City manager odds: All-in on Arteta

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At the start of the 2019-20 season, with Manchester City beginning their quest for a third successive Premier League title, it seemed as though Pep Guardiola's marriage with the club would last an eternity.

Nine months and a two-year European ban later, and the possibility of Guardiola laying down roots elsewhere suddenly seems well within the realm of possibility.

Whenever he does leave the club, odds have been released for who would succeed the Spaniard as Manchester City's next permanent manager.

Only displaying those with odds +6600 or shorter.

Let's examine who's the best bet to succeed Guardiola at City:

Mauricio Pochettino

The unemployed Argentine is in search of his next endeavor after parting ways with Tottenham this season. Pochettino wants to work in England or Spain, but with Real Madrid in hot pursuit of his services, and Newcastle willing to cough up a king's ransom for him, City doesn't seem to want him badly enough to get into a bidding war. Avoid the Argentine at such a short price.

Brendan Rodgers

The Leicester City boss is highly regarded by Manchester City, and while he's enjoyed plenty of success over his past two managerial stints, his failings at Liverpool would make this a controversial hiring. There are questions as to whether it would be well-received by supporters, and at this price, I'm passing.

Julian Nagelsmann

Stylistically, Nagelsmann would be a proper fit, but he's still in the midst of his first season with RB Leipzig. The club is willing to build in his image - much like City did with Guardiola - and it's not a situation the 32-year-old is likely to turn his back on.

Giovanni van Bronckhorst

The links here were down to van Bronckhorst's relationship with former New York City FC sporting director Claudio Reyna, but with Reyna now at Austin FC, those connections no longer exist. Van Bronckhorst has recently taken over Guangzhou R&F and likely wouldn't be a serious candidate for City.

Mikel Arteta

Having worked closely under Guardiola, the transition to Arteta would be seamless. The former City assistant manager, Arteta is now with Arsenal, but the Gunners aren't regarded as a great club to work for. Pep quickly gave his trust to Arteta, affording him plenty of responsibility in Manchester, and the players really like him. This makes a ton of sense, and at 16-1, I'm more than comfortable investing.

Diego Simeone

Tactically, Simeone wouldn't make the most sense, and the timing would have to be perfect. However, should he depart Atletico Madrid this summer, as has been rumored, and if Guardiola leaves Manchester, might the club be able to pass up on such a prominent name? Still, a lot would have to fall into place for this to happen, and I'm not buying it.

Ralph Hasenhuttl

Certainly an interesting name, and one that's worth a flier at 66-1. Stylistically, he would fit the City mold, he's highly regarded, and he has Premier League experience. He wouldn't be a bad long-term option and could settle in quickly with the club.

Alex Moretto is a sports betting writer for theScore. A journalism graduate from Guelph-Humber University, he has worked in sports media for over a decade. He will bet on anything from the Super Bowl to amateur soccer, is too impatient for futures, and will never trust a kicker. Find him on Twitter @alexjmoretto.