The two Spaniards have ushered in an era of success at the Etihad but the senior man won't stand in his assistant's way if he wants another job
Mikel Arteta is a vital part of the successes of Manchester City, according to head coach Pep Guardiola, but he'd be allowed to leave, if he wanted.
Arteta has been his fellow Spaniards right hand man during a period of unprecedented glory for the Blues. He has been linked with a return to his former club, Arsenal, who were the opponents in a comfortable 3-0 City win on Sunday.