Arsenal considered Napoli boss Ancelotti to replace Wenger
Sky Sport suggest that, before eventually deciding upon Spaniard Unai Emery as the new head coach, Ancelotti was close to the top of the shortlist.
Napoli will face off against Arsenal in the Europa League this Thursday; with the first leg being held in North London before the return leg in Naples the following week.
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