Tag: Unai Emery

Unai Emery was Head Coach of Arsenal Football Club from May 2018 to November 2019.

Arsenal ‘unlikely to be active’ in the January transfer window

Arsenal seemingly aren't planning to do much business in the January transfer window, other than to potentially move on Aaron Ramsey, according to a report.

The 3 reasons Arsenal reportedly withdrew Ramsey’s contract offer

Arsenal have withdrawn their contract offer to Aaron Ramsey for three different reasons, according to a report in the Telegraph.
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 26: Alexandre Lacazette of Arsenal scores his sides third goal during the Carabao Cup Third Round match between Arsenal and Brentford at Emirates Stadium on September 26, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Ramsey to retain starting spot despite contract issues: Predicted XI vs Watford

Arsenal face high-flying Watford on Saturday, looking for a seventh consecutive win in a row in all competitions.
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Seaman: I am still waiting to see Emery’s stamp on Arsenal

David Seaman says he still sees Arsene Wenger's team when Arsenal play at the moment, and he's waiting for Unai Emery to make his mark.

Emery: Welbeck and Ramsey are speaking with the club over contracts

Unai Emery says that Danny Welbeck and Aaron Ramsey are speaking with the club over contract extensions, despite reports that Ramsey's talks have broken down completely.
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 26: Alexandre Lacazette of Arsenal scores his sides third goal during the Carabao Cup Third Round match between Arsenal and Brentford at Emirates Stadium on September 26, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Alexandre Lacazette explains what Unai Emery said at halftime against Brentford

Alexandre Lacazette revealed that Unai Emery called on his team to ‘play higher and quicker’ after the first half against Brentford in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday night.
MOSCOW, RUSSIA - JUNE 13: Joachim Loew, head coach of Germany talks to his palyer Mesut Oezil during the Germany training session ahead of the 2018 FIFA World Cup at CSKA Sports Base on June 13, 2018 in Moscow, Russia. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images)

Unai Emery denies Ozil-Low reports

Unai Emery denies that he blocked Joachim Low from meeting with Mesut Ozil at London Colney this week.
Arsenal v Brentford - Carabao Cup Third Round

Welbeck stars and Smith Rowe impresses on debut: Player ratings vs Brentford

Arsenal defeated Brentford 3-1 to progress to the next round of the League Cup on Wednesday, in a game that was a lot closer than the first-half suggested it would be.

Unai Emery names the one thing Emile Smith Rowe needs to improve

Unai Emery was impressed with Emile Smith Rowe after handing the youngster his first start of his fledgling Arsenal career, but he wants him...

Nketiah to start after 5 goals in 5 games: Predicted XI vs Brentford

After getting off to a winning start in the Europa League last week, Arsenal are hoping to do the same in the League Cup against Brentford on Wednesday.
ONDON, UNITED KINGDOM: Arsenal's veteran Tony Adams (R) marshals his defence while he marks Tottenham's Les Ferdinand (L) during the premiership match at Highbury in London 31 March 2001. Arsenal won the game over north London rivals after Frenchmen Thierry Henry and Robert Pires scored a goal each to give Arsenal a 2-0 victory. AFP PHOTO: Adrian DENNIS

Tony Adams told no role for him at club

Tony Adams reportedly contacted Ivan Gazidis over the summer only to be told there was no role for him at the club under Unai Emery.

Six games in: How do Arsenal compare to last season?

It’s only natural that for this first season, Unai Emery’s men are going to be continually compared to the Arsenal of the last campaign.
Arsenal v West Ham United - Premier League

Stat shows Arsenal continue to dominate non-big six teams at home

Arsenal are on a long streak of Premier League wins against non-big six teams at the Emirates Stadium, and it might surprise you to learn just how long it's been since they dropped points.
CARDIFF, WALES - SEPTEMBER 02: Petr Cech of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Cardiff City and Arsenal FC at Cardiff City Stadium on September 2, 2018 in Cardiff, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Cech and Lacazette help carry Arsenal to victory: Player ratings vs Everton

Arsenal secured a fifth consecutive win and a first clean sheet of the season against Everton on Sunday, and moved up to sixth in the table.
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 20: Mesut Ozil of Arsenal scores his team's fourth goal during the UEFA Europa League Group E match between Arsenal and Vorskla Poltava at Emirates Stadium on September 20, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Henry Browne/Getty Images)

Was Arsene Wenger too soft with Mesut Ozil?

It’s easy to get carried away with Mesut Ozil scoring two goals in two games but it’s hard to escape the fact that this season he’s being asked to be a regular member of the squad and he actually seems to be enjoying it.
CARDIFF, WALES - SEPTEMBER 02: Lucas Torreira of Arsenal celebrates after the Premier League match between Cardiff City and Arsenal FC at Cardiff City Stadium on September 2, 2018 in Cardiff, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Torreira to start, Mkhitaryan and Guendouzi to drop to the bench: Predicted XI vs...

Arsenal welcome Everton to the Emirates Stadium on Sunday, after securing their first win of the Europa League campaign against Vorskla on Thursday.

Emery confirms Leno will get more game time ‘in the next week’

Unai Emery has confirmed that Bernd Leno will play more minutes for Arsenal in the next week, and refused to attach any blame to the goalkeeper for FC Vorskla's goals on Thursday.
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 20: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Arsenal celebrates after scoring his team's third goal with Henrikh Mkhitaryan of Arsenal during the UEFA Europa League Group E match between Arsenal and Vorskla Poltava at Emirates Stadium on September 20, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Henry Browne/Getty Images)

Aubameyang bags brace and Sokratis impresses: Player ratings vs Vorskla

Arsenal eased past FC Vorskla on Thursday, with a 4-2 scoreline that ended up flattering the visitors, if anything.
ST ALBANS, ENGLAND - JUNE 19: Arsenal unveil new signing Bernd Leno at London Colney on June 19, 2018 in St Albans, England. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Bernd Leno; goalkeeper

Unai Emery explains why Bernd Leno isn’t starting Premier League games

Bernd Leno will start in goal tonight for Arsenal against FC Vorskla and Unai Emery explained to the press why he’s been picking Petr Cech in goal for the club so far this season.

Leno to give his first start?: Predicted XI vs FC Vorskla

Arsenal begin their Europa League campaign at home to FC Vorskla on Thursday, and will hope to get off to a winning start under three-time winner of the competition Unai Emery.
WARSAW, POLAND - MAY 27: Unai Emery, coach of Sevilla kisses the trophy after the UEFA Europa League Final match between FC Dnipro Dnipropetrovsk and FC Sevilla on May 27, 2015 in Warsaw, Poland. (Photo by Martin Rose/Getty Images)

Unai Emery is right about the Europa League and it’s time English football accepted...

The Europa League occupies a weird place in English football despite the media’s obsession with certain clubs needing to win trophies.
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 15: Unai Emery, Manager of Arsenal looks on ahead of the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Arsenal FC at St. James Park on September 15, 2018 in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

Benitez praises Emery and explains what he’s trying to do with Arsenal

Newcastle manager Rafa Benitez says Unai Emery is a good manager, and explains what he thinks the new head coach's plan is for Arsenal this season.
Arsenal's Spanish head coach Unai Emery reacts during the English Premier League football match between Newcastle United and Arsenal at St James' Park in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, north east England on September 15, 2018. (Photo by Lindsey PARNABY / AFP)

Curious Arsenal stat emerges

The last time Arsenal failed to keep a cleansheet in their opening five matches of a league campaign was 1988 – but they went on to win the league that year.
ENFIELD, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 11: Lucas Moura of Tottenham Hotspur wins the EA Sports Player of the Month Award at Tottenham Hotspur Training Centre on September 11, 2018 in Enfield, England. (Photo by Henry Browne/Getty Images for Premier League)

Tottenham ban press from asking Lucas Moura about far-right support

Tottenham have reportedly banned the media from asking Lucas Moura any questions about his support for the right-wing politician, Jair Bolsonaro.
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 15: Unai Emery, Manager of Arsenal reacts during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Arsenal FC at St. James Park on September 15, 2018 in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Six questions for Unai Emery to answer

Modern football loves nothing better than a snap judgement – with players and managers written off or over-hyped on a tiny window of evidence. At Arsenal this season, people are bound to be rushing to a conclusion about the Unai Emery era after the departure of Arsene Wenger.
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 15: Unai Emery, Manager of Arsenal looks on ahead of the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Arsenal FC at St. James Park on September 15, 2018 in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

Unai Emery on Torreira, Guendouzi & Ozil

Arsenal picked up their second away win of the season when they beat Newcastle United 2-1 on Saturday at St. James' Park.
CARDIFF, WALES - SEPTEMBER 02: Lucas Torreira of Arsenal celebrates after the Premier League match between Cardiff City and Arsenal FC at Cardiff City Stadium on September 2, 2018 in Cardiff, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Xhaka-Torreira changes the game and Özil silences critics: Player ratings vs Newcastle

Lucas Torreira came on to change the game yet again on Saturday, as Arsenal got another three points on the board away from home against Newcastle.

Joel Campbell: Emery told me he didn’t count on me

Joel Campbell has revealed what Unai Emery told him before he left the club for Frosinone.
CARDIFF, WALES - SEPTEMBER 02: Lucas Torreira of Arsenal sits on the bench before the Premier League match between Cardiff City and Arsenal FC at Cardiff City Stadium on September 2, 2018 in Cardiff, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Torreira to finally get his first start?: Predicted XI vs Newcastle United

With the international break finally coming to an end, Arsenal have the chance to make it three wins in a row when they face Newcastle United this weekend.

Winterburn explains how long Unai Emery will need to make Arsenal contenders

Nigel Winterburn believes that Unai Emery will need at least one season to make progress with Arsenal.

Campbell: I see good signs – Arsenal are learning from mistakes

Sol Campbell thinks Arsenal are on the right track under Unai Emery, and says we need to give the new head coach a bit more time before we judge him.

Cazorla: I told Emery the things he had to change and reinforce at Arsenal

Santi Cazorla has revealed he held a 'secret' summer phone call with Unai Emery to talk about Arsenal and what the club need to improve.
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 14: Arsenal FC CEO Ivan Gazidis speaks during the Western Sydney Wanderers Gold Star Luncheon at The Westin on July 14, 2017 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Emery understandably frustrated with Gazidis

According to the Times, Unai Emery is growing increasingly frustrated with Ivan Gazidis’ prevarication over a move to AC Milan.

Kanu: It’s only four games but the team is gelling under Emery

Nwankwo Kanu has bucked the trend of Arsenal legends talking about Unai Emery, with a surprisingly fair assessment of the Spaniard's start at the club.

Arsenal keep Smith Rowe for first-team training despite England u19 call up

Arsenal have seemingly blocked Emile Smith Rowe from going on international duty with the England u19s, instead retaining him for first-team training on Wednesday.
CARDIFF, WALES - SEPTEMBER 02: Matteo Guendouzi of Arsenal is faced by Junior Hoilett of Cardiff City during the Premier League match between Cardiff City and Arsenal FC at Cardiff City Stadium on September 2, 2018 in Cardiff, United Kingdom. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

What we’ve learned from Arsenal’s first 4 games

The season has barely got started and instead of talking about round five of the Premier League, we’re twiddling our thumbs and talking about an international tournament nobody cares about or wants.
CARDIFF, WALES - SEPTEMBER 02: Petr Cech of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Cardiff City and Arsenal FC at Cardiff City Stadium on September 2, 2018 in Cardiff, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Emery: ‘It’s very important for me to continue doing this’

If you can’t teach an old dog new tricks then Unai Emery must be considering if it’s time to put Bernd Leno into the Arsenal goal as Petr Cech continues to struggle with the ball at his feet.

Arsenal’s transfer window reviewed: Good, bad or indifferent?

So all the transfer windows have finally closed and we know the Arsenal squad that will see us through until January at least.
ASEL, SWITZERLAND - MAY 18: In this handout image provided by UEFA, Unai Emery coach of Sevilla attends a press conference after the UEFA Europa League Final match between Liverpool and Sevilla at St. Jakob-Park on May 18, 2016 in Basel, Switzerland. (Photo by Handout/UEFA via Getty Images)

Stan Kroenke wants Unai Emery to win Champions League for Arsenal

Stan Kroenke has set Unai Emery the task of winning the Champions League according to Rob Draper in today’s Sunday Mirror.

Emery: Özil is happy to play in different positions

Unai Emery has further put rumours of a rift between him and Mesut Özil to bed, by rubbishing reports that the pair had a falling out over which position the 29-year-old would play in this season.