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Wenger hits back at Emery over claims Arsenal were in decline

Wenger hits back at Emery over claims Arsenal were in decline

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Former Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has hit back at his successor at the Emirates Stadium, Unai Emery after the Spaniard manager claimed he inherited the club that was in decline. Emery took over from Arsene Wenger who spent 22 years at Arsenal and left the club in 2018. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Unai Emery had gotten Wenger frustrated when he said that, “Arsenal was a club on a downward slope for two years before I arrived.” “We stopped this fall and even began to rebuild the club with the Europa League final and fifth place in the league…” he told France Football. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The former PSG boss, who was sacked after a poor run of results in November, offended Arsene Wenger by his comments. ...
Emery hits out at Arsenal players: ‘Some did not have a good attitude’

Emery hits out at Arsenal players: ‘Some did not have a good attitude’

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Unai Emery has criticised the attitude of Arsenal’s players and believes some players in the team ‘asked for more than what they were giving back’. The Spaniard manager was sacked by Arsenal at the end of November, just 18 months after he was chosen to replace Wenger as head coach. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Unai Emery, who was eventually replaced by Mikel Arteta, had failed to help Arsenal to a win in his final seven matches in charge. Reports had claimed that Emery’s relationship with several important players had come under strain during his final months at the Emirates, and the 48-year-old concedes he was unhappy with how some members of the team were behaving. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ‘Arsenal was a c...
Ian Wright criticises David Luiz for throwing Emery under the bus after United win

Ian Wright criticises David Luiz for throwing Emery under the bus after United win

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Ian Wright believes David Luiz ‘went a bit deep’ as he appeared to throw Unai Emery under the bus after Arsenal’s win over Manchester United. Luiz produced an assured individual performance on Wednesday night as goals from Nicolas Pepe and Papastathopoulos secured a win for Mikel Arteta. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The result saw Arsenal move to tenth in the Premier League, while the Red devils are now five points behind Chelsea. Arsenal’s players have thrown their support behind Arteta after a poor start to the campaign under Emery, and Luiz aimed a swipe at the latter. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Brazilian admitted that Arteta has brought ‘happiness’ back to a dressing room which has been lacking i...
David Luiz aims dig at Emery after Arsenal’s win vs United

David Luiz aims dig at Emery after Arsenal’s win vs United

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David Luiz has fired a dig at former Gunners boss Unai Emery by conceding that Mikel Arteta has brought happiness back to the club after their win over Manchester United on Wednesday. First-half goals from Nicolas Pepe and Papastathopoulos sealed a 2-0 victory over Ole Solskjaer and a first win for Arteta since he became coach last month. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Emery was sacked while the club were on a run of just one win in 11 matches, while that record was extended to 15 games after the 2-1 defeat to Chelsea on Sunday. But Luiz insists Arteta has restored confidence since his arrival and believes the mood among the team during Emery’s reign played a key part in their poor run of form. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || [...
Unai Emery sacked by Arsenal as Ljungberg takes temporary charge

Unai Emery sacked by Arsenal as Ljungberg takes temporary charge

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Arsenal have sacked manager Unai Emery after the side's worst run of results since 1992. Arsenal are without a victory in their last seven games after Thursday's 2-1 loss against Eintracht Frankfurt in the Europa League. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Arsenal have won only four of their 13 Premier League matches this campaign and are now eighth, eight points adrift of the Champions League places. Unai Emery was appointed as successor to Arsene Wenger in 2018 but has lasted just 18 months as the club's head coach. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Former Arsenal winger and member of 'The Invincibles', Freddie Ljungberg, will take charge of the first team while they search for a permanent replacement for Unai Emery. As...
Arsenal respond to claims Mourinho ‘dined’ with club chief over replacing Emery

Arsenal respond to claims Mourinho ‘dined’ with club chief over replacing Emery

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Arsenal have denied any meetings have taken place between head of football Raul Sanllehi and former Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho as pressure continues to mount on Unai Emery at the club. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A section of fans have turned on the Spaniard after a run of two victories from their last nine Premier League matches. Unai Emery came in for criticism after his team allowed a lead to slip for the third time in a week as they drew 1-1 with Wolves. Raul Jimenez's header earned Wolves a point at the Emirates Stadium after Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang had given Arsenal a lead with his 50th goal for the club. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); And with continued scrutiny of Emery's results and tactics, rumours ove...
Unai Emery’s bizarre response to Arsenal’s draw with Wolves: Tactically it worked!

Unai Emery’s bizarre response to Arsenal’s draw with Wolves: Tactically it worked!

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Unai Emery is facing fresh scrutiny from Arsenal supporters after his side’s 1-1 draw at home to Wolves, after claiming the match had panned out how he had wanted it to be tactically. With Granit Xhaka dropped from the squad and Mesut Ozil returning for just his second Premier League appearance of the campaign, the Gunners led early on as Aubameyang marked his captaincy debut with a goal. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But Emery’s team invited pressure with a counter-attacking style against Wolves, and were made to pay as Raul Jimenez equalised with a good header in the second half. "It's a bad result, but tactically it worked how we wanted,” Emery said in his post-match press conference. “It was an equal match and maybe we deserved more. It’s d...
Unai Emery breaks silence on Granit Xhaka captaincy

Unai Emery breaks silence on Granit Xhaka captaincy

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Unai Emery says that Granit Xhaka is "sad" and "devastated" after he was booed off the pitch by Arsenal supporters in Sunday's 2-2 draw with Crystal Palace but refused to confirm if he will continue as the club's captain. Emery said that, after speaking to the player over the last couple of days, Xhaka is overwhelmed by the incident that happened. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "Really, he knows he was wrong. He feels inside, very deep. But he normal like a human, every player needs the supporters' support. "I spoke a lot with him that he needs to learn that when we are having good matches, they applaud us and we are happy. "But when we are in a difficult moment and receiving criticism, we need to be strong and to know and to learn to play under...
Emery to ‘consult Arsenal players’ over whether to keep Xhaka as captain

Emery to ‘consult Arsenal players’ over whether to keep Xhaka as captain

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Unai Emery will reportedly hold a referendum with Arsenal's players over whether Granit Xhaka will remain as captain after his angry reaction to fans. Midfielder Xhaka was handed the captain's armband in a permanent basis in September, after Laurent Koscielny left for the club Bordeaux, after Emery consulted his stars. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But the Swiss midfielder's role as skipper is under huge threat after his reaction to supporters while he was being substituted against Crystal Palace. Xhaka was ironically cheered and then booed as he made his way off to be replaced by Bukayo Saka, before he cupped his ears, shouted "f*** off", took his shirt off and went straight down the tunnel. It has led to calls for him to be removed as captain...
Arsenal decided as a whole to drop Mesut Ozil – Unai Emery

Arsenal decided as a whole to drop Mesut Ozil – Unai Emery

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Unai Emery claims the decision to leave Mesut Ozil out of the Arsenal team was made by the whole club and not just him. The 31-year-old has played two matches in all competitions for the Gunners this campaign and has not been included in the matchday squad since September.  (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Although there are growing calls among Arsenal supporters for the attacking midfielder to return to the team, Emery has kept quiet on the reason for his axe from the side. "Here, we have one agreed strategy as a club and a team," Emery said. "Because the most important thing is the club, the team and finding a performance. "Previously we were all speaking between us to take that decision. I know all the supporters want to know something but now ...
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