Tag: Unai Emery

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

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Arsenal celebrates after scoring his sides first goal with Alexandre Lacazette of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Burnley at Emirates Stadium on May 6, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Predicted XI vs Manchester City: Lacazette and Aubameyang to start?

Arsenal face Manchester City in their first game of the new Premier League season on Sunday, and Unai Emery's first match in charge at the Emirates Stadium.

Reports: Emery picks Cech to start against Manchester City

Unai Emery is expected to start Petr Cech in Arsenal's first game of the new Premier League season against Manchester City, according to reports.
Arsenal's English defender Carl Jenkinson celebrates scoring their second goal during the English Premier League football match between Norwich City and Arsenal at Carrow Road in Norwich on May 11, 2014. (LINDSEY PARNABY/AFP/Getty Images)

Emery: We only have three players with the possibility to leave this month

Unai Emery has named Carl Jenkinson, David Ospina and Joel Campbell as the three players that could leave this month, with the rest set to stay on at the Emirates.
SINGAPORE - JULY 28: Unai Emery head coach of Arsenal interviews during the International Champions Cup match between Arsenal and Paris Saint Germain at the National Stadium on July 28, 2018 in Singapore. (Photo by Thananuwat Srirasant/Getty Images for ICC)

Arsenal finally name their new captain

Arsenal will have five captains for the new season and Laurent Koscielny will captain the captains, making him the captain.

Arsenal 2018/19 squad assessment: Is it ready for the new season?

On Thursday at 5pm, the Premier League transfer deadline passed, and so did any lingering hopes of adding to Arsenal's current squad, but how is that squad looking going into the new season?
SINGAPORE - JULY 28: Unai Emery head coach of Arsenal smiles during the International Champions Cup match between Arsenal and Paris Saint Germain at the National Stadium on July 28, 2018 in Singapore. (Photo by Thananuwat Srirasant/Getty Images for ICC)

Sagna: This is a complete revival of the club, Emery is the right choice

Bacary Sagna thinks Arsenal made the right choice by appointing Unai Emery as head coach of the club, and claims the changes represent a 'complete revival' for Arsenal.
SINGAPORE - JULY 28: Aaron Ramsey #8 of Arsenal looks during the International Champions Cup match between Arsenal and Paris Saint Germain at the National Stadium on July 28, 2018 in Singapore. (Photo by Thananuwat Srirasant/Getty Images for ICC)

Arsenal and Aaron Ramsey close to deal agreement

Arsenal are reportedly close to tying Aaron Ramsey down to a new long-term contract in what could well be one of their best moves of the summer.

Cisse: Tuchel is more serene and quiet compared to Emery

Former Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Edouard Cisse claims the club's new boss Thomas Tuchel is more serene than Unai Emery, and thinks the 44-year-old is a good fit for the Parisians.
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All 9 Daily Mail journalists write off Arsenal’s top 4 chances

The season is just a few days away from starting and we’re already knee-deep in the swamp of prediction land.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MAY 09: Mikel Arteta and Josep Guardiola, Manager of Manchester City looks on during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Brighton and Hove Albion at Etihad Stadium on May 9, 2018 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

Arsenal vs Manchester City preview: Injury news & pre-season form overview

One week from now, Arsenal play the first match of their new Premier League season, against last season's champions Manchester City.
ST ALBANS, ENGLAND - JULY 30: of Arsenal during a training session at London Colney on July 30, 2018 in St Albans, England. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

Unai Emery admits Monreal unlikely to face Manchester City

Nacho Monreal is expected to join the Arsenal team in training on Tuesday after working alone with a physical coach as he tries to recover from a ‘little problem’ in his knee but Unai Emery has pretty much ruled him out of the City game.
Arsenal's Spanish striker Lucas Perez celebrates after scoring their second goal during the English Premier League football match between Bournemouth and Arsenal at the Vitality Stadium in Bournemouth, southern England on January 3, 2017. / AFP / Glyn KIRK /

Lucas Perez’s agent speaks out about ‘bid accepted’

Lucas Perez’s agent, Rodrigo Fernandez Lovelle, has denied even speaking with Sporting Lisbon, let alone agreeing a deal for his client to join the Portuguese club.
Eddie Nketiah, Reiss Nelson and Tyreece John-Jules (Photo by David Price)

Arsenal vs Lazio update: Nketiah and Nelson join squad + Monreal, Xhaka and Torreira...

Eddie Nketiah and Reiss Nelson are both in the squad to face Lazio in Stockholm on Saturday night, in Arsenal's final pre-season friendly before the real football begins next weekend.

Bellerin: Wenger inspired you and gave you freedom, Emery is a bit more tactical

Hector Bellerin has spoken to the media about the differences so far training under Arsene Wenger and Unai Emery, as we move towards the end of pre-season for Arsenal.

Kolasinac to have knee ligament scan

Sead Kolasinac will undergo a scan within the next 48 hours to determine if there is any ligament damage to his knee.
SINGAPORE - JULY 28: Unai Emery head coach of Arsenal interviews during the International Champions Cup match between Arsenal and Paris Saint Germain at the National Stadium on July 28, 2018 in Singapore. (Photo by Thananuwat Srirasant/Getty Images for ICC)

Arsenal fans have every right to be excited ahead of new season

After 22 years under Arsene Wenger, 2018/19 is a voyage into the unknown for Arsenal supporters and their team...
MADRID, SPAIN - MAY 03: Aaron Ramsey of Arsenal puts on the captains armband during the UEFA Europa League Semi Final second leg match between Atletico Madrid and Arsenal FC at Estadio Wanda Metropolitano on May 3, 2018 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Reports: Chelsea prepare £30m bid for Ramsey

Chelsea are 'ready' to make a £30m move for Aaron Ramsey this summer, with Arsenal wanting the situation sorted before the new season begins, according to reports.
SINGAPORE - JULY 27: Unai Emery head coach of Arsenal looks during training ahead of the International Champions Cup 2018 match between Arsenal v Paris Saint Germain on July 27, 2018 in Singapore. (Photo by Thananuwat Srirasant/Getty Images for ICC)

Unai Emery names 4 things more important than pre-season results

Unai Emery is trying to get his squad up to speed ahead of the new season starting against Manchester City in just a few weeks and believes working to get the tactics right is more important than the scoreline in pre-season.
SINGAPORE - JULY 26: Rodri #14 of Atletico Madrid and Aaron Ramsey #8 of Arsenal compete for the ball during the International Champions Cup 2018 match between Club Atletico de Madrid and Arsenal at the National Stadium on July 26, 2018 in Singapore. (Photo by Thananuwat Srirasant/Getty Images for ICC)

Unai Emery confirms Arsenal captaincy plan

Unai Emery believes that Aaron Ramsey will sign a new contract to stay at the club and is in the running to be one of his 'five captains'.
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)

Milan expect Gazidis to join in September despite Arsenal’s statement

AC Milan expect Ivan Gazidis to become their new CEO in September despite a statement by Arsenal on Wednesday.
Paris Saint-Germain's Spanish headcoach Unai Emery gives a press conference at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, north of Paris, on May 7, 2018 on the eve of the French Cup final football match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Les Herbiers VF. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP)

Lunchtime read: How Arsenal will play under Unai Emery

Unai Emery has announced a commitment to playing “The Arsenal Way” since his introductory press conference. He has expressed his commitment to exciting and attacking play—but just what will that look like with him at the helm?

Unai Emery wants 2 things from Arsenal in Singapore

Unai Emery has tweeted as Arsenal head off to Singapore for their pre-season games against Atletico Madrid and PSG in the International Champions Cup.
SOCHI, RUSSIA - JUNE 23: Mesut Oezil of Germany sit on the team bench during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group F match between Germany and Sweden at Fisht Stadium on June 23, 2018 in Sochi, Russia. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images)

Mesut Ozil cuts short holiday to join Emery’s training sessions

Mesut Ozil decided to cut short his holiday to return to Arsenal after hearing about Unai Emery’s training sessions from his teammates.
SOCHI, RUSSIA - JUNE 23: Mesut Oezil of Germany sit on the team bench during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group F match between Germany and Sweden at Fisht Stadium on June 23, 2018 in Sochi, Russia. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images)

Özil cuts holiday short after hearing about Emery’s training sessions

Mesut Özil decided to cut his holiday short to return to Arsenal early, after hearing about Unai Emery's training sessions with the club, according to reports.
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)

Reports: Emery targets pacey winger and new left-back as final summer signings

Unai Emery and Arsenal aren't done with their transfer spending just yet, as they're targeting two more signings before the end of the window, according to reports.

French media: Unai Emery wants to sign Coman

Unai Emery has been 'seduced' by the quality of Bayern Munich winger Kingsley Coman, and is preparing to make an offer for the 22-year-old, according to reports in France.

Perez aims to convince Emery to keep him at Arsenal for next season

Lucas Perez is aiming to convince Unai Emery to keep him at Arsenal for the coming season, but he may still end up leaving before the window closes.
MOSCOW, RUSSIA - JULY 03: David Ospina of Colombia saves the third penalty from Jordan Henderson of England in the penalty shoot out during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Round of 16 match between Colombia and England at Spartak Stadium on July 3, 2018 in Moscow, Russia. (Photo by Dan Mullan/REMOTE/Getty Images)

Napoli join race for Ospina after Čech rejects them to stay at Arsenal

After Petr Čech turned them down, Napoli are returning to Arsenal over a move for another of their goalkeepers, David Ospina, according to reports in Italy.

Chambers: Holding midfield is a position I feel like I can grow to enjoy

Calum Chambers says head coach Unai Emery has spoken to him about playing a holding midfield role, after the England international appeared there against Boreham Wood in the first match of pre-season.
LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Arsenal celebrates after scoring his sides first goal with Alexandre Lacazette of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Burnley at Emirates Stadium on May 6, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Assessed: Arsenal’s top 5 stars of Unai Emery’s first match against Boreham Wood

Arsenal kicked off pre-season in style with an 8-0 victory against non-league Boreham Wood, so let's take a look at the top five performers from the match.
KAZAN, RUSSIA - JUNE 27: Mesut Ozil of Germany during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group F match between Korea Republic and Germany at Kazan Arena on June 27, 2018 in Kazan, Russia. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Sun twist Unai Emery’s message to Mesut Ozil after 1st press conference

Unai Emery offered Mesut Ozil words of encouragement and support but that’s not how the S*n decided to portray it, heaping more pressure on the German before he’s even returned from his holidays.
Paris Saint-Germain's Spanish headcoach Unai Emery gives a press conference at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, north of Paris, on May 7, 2018 on the eve of the French Cup final football match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Les Herbiers VF. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP)

The Unai Emery era begins: Predicted XI vs Boreham Wood

On Saturday, Arsenal play their first match of their 2018/19 pre-season schedule, against Boreham Wood, so let's take a look at the likely starting eleven for the clash.
BURTON-UPON-TRENT, ENGLAND - MARCH 20: Jack Wilshere speaks during an England press conference session at St Georges Park on March 20, 2018 in Burton-upon-Trent, England. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

Emery: I couldn’t guarantee Wilshere a place in the starting 11

Unai Emery has spoken out about his conversation with Jack Wilshere earlier in the summer, which resulted in the midfielder's departure from Arsenal.
MOSCOW, RUSSIA - JULY 03: David Ospina of Colombia saves the third penalty from Jordan Henderson of England in the penalty shoot out during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Round of 16 match between Colombia and England at Spartak Stadium on July 3, 2018 in Moscow, Russia. (Photo by Dan Mullan/REMOTE/Getty Images)

Unai Emery confirms plans to sell or loan 2 first-team goalkeepers

Unai Emery has confirmed that Arsenal plan to cut the number of first-team goalkeepers down to three, meaning two of the current squad will have to leave.

‘I could not believe it’: Torreira talks about his personal call from Emery to...

Lucas Torreira has spoken out on the moment Unai Emery got on phone to convince him to join Arsenal, and his pride at becoming the first Uruguayan to play for the club.
LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 05: Aaron Ramsey of Arsenal reacts during the UEFA Europa League quarter final leg one match between Arsenal FC and CSKA Moskva at Emirates Stadium on April 5, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Are Arsenal playing hardball with Ramsey’s agent?

It’s the sort of things other clubs do, isn’t it? We’re not used to this sort of thing at Arsenal. Yet here we are. Things certainly have changed around these parts.

Report: Arsenal would have to sell Ramsey to sign Gomes

Arsenal may consider selling Aaron Ramsey to sign Barcelona's Andre Gomes, according to a particularly unwelcome report going around.
Paris Saint-Germain's Spanish headcoach Unai Emery gives a press conference at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, north of Paris, on May 7, 2018 on the eve of the French Cup final football match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Les Herbiers VF. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP)

How could Arsenal line up under Unai Emery?

After a few tough years and more than a decade without a PL title, Arsenal finally decided to let the legendary Arsene Wenger go.

Various reports: Arsenal interested in Barcelona’s Gomes

Arsenal are interested in signing Barcelona's Andre Gomes this summer, with Unai Emery identifying the player as his next target, according to reports.

Reports: N’Zonzi hands in transfer request to force move to Arsenal

Sevilla midfielder Steven N'Zonzi has handed in a formal transfer request to try and force a move to Arsenal, according to reports.