Tag: Unai Emery

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

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 29: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Arsenal celebrates after scoring his sides first goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Chelsea FC at Emirates Stadium on December 29, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Aubameyang’s defensive stats v Chelsea smash his season averages

I've not always believed that Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was the best choice for club captain but on Sunday against Chelsea, the forward led by example for the whole match.
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3 Serie A sides want 20-year-old who refused new Arsenal contract

Three Serie A sides are reportedly interested in signing former Arsenal youngster, Vlad Dragomir, who is currently playing with Perugia in Serie B.
BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 26: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal reacts during the Premier League match between AFC Bournemouth and Arsenal FC at Vitality Stadium on December 26, 2019 in Bournemouth, United Kingdom. (Photo by Harriet Lander/Getty Images)

Mikel Arteta wants something he already has

Mikel Arteta believes if he can convince the players he can turn things around the fans will believe but do the fans need much to convince them?
LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 23: Lucas Torreira of Arsenal points instructions during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Southampton FC at Emirates Stadium on November 23, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Torreira Napoli deal moves closer with fee between €30m and €35m

Arsenal are reportedly asking €35m for Lucas Torreira while Napoli are willing to offer €30m according to a report in Italy.
Arsenal's Spanish head coach Unai Emery looks on from the bench during the UEFA Europa League Group F football match between Vitoria Guimaraes SC and Arsenal FC at the Dom Afonso Henriques stadium in Guimaraes on November 6, 2019. (Photo by MIGUEL RIOPA / AFP)

Unai Emery says Arsenal were considering giving him a new contract

Unai Emery has confirmed that some at Arsenal wanted to give him a new contract in his first interview since being sacked by the club last month.
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Thanks Unai, Good ebening Mikel

Last year, I thought replacing Arsene Wenger with Mikel Arteta was a really stupid idea but Unai Emery helped me come around
Arsenal's Spanish midfielder Mikel Arteta (L) and Arsenal's Spanish midfielder Santi Cazorla (R) walk to the pitch for a training session at the club's complex in London Colney on March 12, 2013 ahead of the team's last 16 UEFA Champions League football match against Bayern Munich in Germany on March 13. AFP PHOTO / ADRIAN DENNIS

Mikel Arteta Arsenal contract length and wages reported

Arsenal have reportedly reached an agreement with Mikel Arteta to become their new manager and all that's left to workout is how much the club will pay Manchester City in compensation.
LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 23: Unai Emery, Manager of Arsenal gives his team instructions during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Southampton FC at Emirates Stadium on November 23, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Harriet Lander/Getty Images)

Stop giving Unai Emery so much credit for his treatment of Arsenal’s youth players

A table on the 'minutes played by academy graduates last season' at Arsenal reveals Unai Emery wasn't as good at integrating youth as some make out.
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)

What Mikel Arteta is asking from Arsenal

If Mikel Arteta is about to become the next Arsenal manager, then we have some idea of what he's asking for based on reports from last summer.

Santi Cazorla: If Wenger had stayed, maybe I would have

Santi Cazorla says he might have stayed at Arsenal if Arsene Wenger was still manager, but all the changes that summer made it difficult.
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - AUGUST 11: Henrikh Mkhitaryan of Arsenal battles for possession with Javier Manquillo of Newcastle United during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Arsenal FC at St. James Park on August 11, 2019 in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

Henrikh Mkhitaryan: Unai Emery’s tactics meant I couldn’t score or contribute

Henrikh Mkhitaryan says Unai Emery's tactics left him building play alongside the defensive midfielder and prevented him from getting more involved in the goals.
LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 02: Manager of Arsenal, Unai Emery makes a point during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Emirates Stadium on November 02, 2019, in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Unai Emery rejects Everton and two Chinese clubs

Unai Emery rejected the chance to manage Everton, as well as turning down two offers from China, according to reports in Spain.
Arsenal's Greek defender Sokratis Papastathopoulos pleads with Referee Graham Scott after receiving a yellow card during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Brighton and Hove Albion at the Emirates Stadium in London on December 5, 2019. (Photo by Ben STANSALL / AFP)

Hopefully in a good way: Sokratis believes Arsenal are ready to ‘explode’

When you read about an Arsenal centreback saying the team are ready to 'explode,' you should probably check what he means.
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Henrikh Mkhitaryan explains main difference between Arsene Wenger and Unai Emery

Henrikh Mkhitaryan has praised playing under Arsene Wenger even though he only got to do it for six months before the Frenchman left the club and has highlighted major differences between him and Unai Emery.
NAPLES, ITALY - DECEMBER 10: Carlo Ancelotti SSC Napoli coach before the UEFA Champions League group E match between SSC Napoli and KRC Genk at Stadio San Paolo on December 10, 2019 in Naples, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images)

Why Carlo Ancelotti isn’t the manager Arsenal want but he’s the one they need

Arsenal hiring Carlo Ancelotti before Unai Emery would have weirdly felt like a step sideways but the Italian is exactly what Arsenal need at this moment in time.
Arsenal's Spanish head coach Unai Emery looks on from the bench during the UEFA Europa League Group F football match between Vitoria Guimaraes SC and Arsenal FC at the Dom Afonso Henriques stadium in Guimaraes on November 6, 2019. (Photo by MIGUEL RIOPA / AFP)

Everton manager decision could save Arsenal millions

As Everton look for a new manager to replace Macro Silva there has been talk of interest in Unai Emery and it seems like he might have a  clause in his termination agreement similar to Mauricio Pochettino's.
EIBAR, SPAIN - APRIL 20: Thomas Teye Partey of Atletico Madrid in action during the La Liga match between SD Eibar and Club Atletico de Madrid at Ipurua Municipal Stadium on April 20, 2019 in Eibar, Spain. (Photo by Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Images)

David Ornstein: Unai Emery wanted to sign Thomas Partey

Unai Emery wanted Arsenal to sign Thomas Partey over the summer, but the club decided to commit their funds to bringing in a winger instead.
LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 02: Manager of Arsenal, Unai Emery makes a point during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Emirates Stadium on November 02, 2019, in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Everton hold meeting with Unai Emery over head coach job

Everton have made contact with former Arsenal boss Unai Emery over their vacant head coach job, according to reports.
SWANSEA, WALES - SEPTEMBER 24: Mikel Arteta, Assistant coach of Manchester City looks on during the Premier League match between Swansea City and Manchester City at Liberty Stadium on September 24, 2016 in Swansea, Wales. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

Pep Guardiola wants Mikel Arteta to stay but says he’s ready to manage ‘now’

Pep Guardiola has no problem recommending Mikel Arteta as his successor at Manchester City when his contract expires in 2021, claiming the Spaniard is ready to manage 'now' as Arsenal circle.
Arsenal's Spanish head coach Unai Emery gestures on the touchline during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Crystal Palace at the Emirates Stadium in London on October 27, 2019. (Photo by DANIEL LEAL-OLIVAS / AFP)

Unai Emery’s preferred XI: Who was in, who was out?

Looking through some stats, I thought it an interesting distraction to have a gander at the players Unai Emery picked the most often this season to see if I could make a first XI.

Stephan Lichtsteiner: Unai Emery is a good coach but he struggled with the top...

Stephan Lichtsteiner says Unai Emery's one big problem at Arsenal was the way he dealt with the top players at the club.
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Episode 225: Ready, Steady, Freddie

In this edition of the Daily Cannon Arsenal podcast, Matthew,  Anita, Paul, and Dan review the adios to Unai, statements from Josh, and Freddie's...
Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger of France poses during a photo session in Paris on May 22, 2019. (Photo by JOEL SAGET / AFP)

7 things I desperately hope Arsene Wenger’s book reveals

When Arsene Wenger's book is released in 2020 there will be mile-long queues comprised of Arsenal fans, desperately seeking answers to some of the biggest mysteries from his time at the club.
BURNLEY, ENGLAND - JULY 30: Patrick Vieira the manager of Nice looks on during a pre-season friendly match between Burnley and Nice at Turf Moor on July 30, 2019 in Burnley, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

Patrick Vieira responds to Arsenal rumours

Patrick Vieira spoke to the media this weekend about Unai Emery's departure from Arsenal and the rumours about him taking over.

Bacary Sagna: Situation with Unai Emery’s departure is a bit sad

Bacary Sagna says the departure of Unai Emery and the situation surrounding his sacking is a bit sad, and he thinks Arsenal need more stability.
LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 28: Mesut Ozil of Arsenal looks on from the substitute bench ahead of the UEFA Europa League group F match between Arsenal FC and Eintracht Frankfurt at Emirates Stadium on November 28, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Mesut Ozil his best player: Arsenal player ratings in Unai Emery’s final month

As we say Goodbye! to Unai Emery and Hello! to Freddie Ljungberg, let's take a look how the Arsenal players rated in Unai Emery's final month in charge.
MUNICH, GERMANY - JULY 30: Mauricio Pochettino, head coach of Tottenham looks on before the Audi Cup 2019 semi final match between Real Madrid and Tottenham Hotspur at Allianz Arena on July 30, 2019 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Matthias Hangst/Bongarts/Getty Images)

Arsenal hiring Pochettino is stupid…or is it?

There’s no denying it. Arsenal hiring Mauricio Pochettino after Tottenham replaced him with a man who is trying to prove he’s not a massive...
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 24: Mesut Ozil of Arsenal looks on during the Carabao Cup Third Round match between Arsenal and Nottingham Forest at Emirates Stadium on September 24, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Was this the reason behind the Ozil-Emery sideshow at Arsenal?

To the outside, it looked like Arsenal fans were losing their minds over a player who isn't any good and a manager who was winning more than he was losing, but the Unai Emery-Mesut Ozil sideshow was about more than that, including something the German might have muttered in Baku.
ST ALBANS, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 27: Sokratis Papastathopoulos jokes with team mate Alexandre Lacazette during an Arsenal training session on the eve of their UEFA Europa League match against Eintracht Frankfurt at London Colney on November 27, 2019 in St Albans, England. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)

What Arsenal players tweeted after Arsenal sacked Unai Emery and who said nothing at...

A few Arsenal players took to Twitter to express their thoughts about Unai Emery's sacking but it was also telling that quite a few did not, including the club captain.
Arsenal's Spanish head coach Unai Emery gestures on the touchline during their UEFA Europa league Group F football match between Arsenal and Eintracht Frankfurt at the Emirates stadium in London on November 28, 2019. - Unai Emery's troubled tenure at Arsenal ended with him being sacked on November 29, 2019 less than two years after being appointed with the club on their worst run since 1992 having failed to win for seven matches. (Photo by DANIEL LEAL-OLIVAS / AFP) (Photo by DANIEL LEAL-OLIVAS/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal told Kroenkes to sack Emery after Southampton game, flew to USA

Raul Sanllehi and Vinai Venkatesham reportedly recommended that the club sack Unai Emery after the draw against Southampton last weekend.
Arsenal's Spanish head coach Unai Emery gestures on the touchline during their UEFA Europa league Group F football match between Arsenal and Eintracht Frankfurt at the Emirates stadium in London on November 28, 2019. - Unai Emery's troubled tenure at Arsenal ended with him being sacked on November 29, 2019 less than two years after being appointed with the club on their worst run since 1992 having failed to win for seven matches. (Photo by DANIEL LEAL-OLIVAS / AFP) (Photo by DANIEL LEAL-OLIVAS/AFP via Getty Images)

Unai Emery’s final Arsenal game: Player Ratings vs Frankfurt

Arsenal lost 2-1 to Eintracht Frankfurt on Thursday, in what would turn out to be Unai Emery's final game as head coach of the club.

Media Roundup: Who will be Arsenal’s next long-term manager?

On Friday morning, Arsenal announced the news that Unai Emery had been sacked, and Freddie Ljungberg will take over on an interim basis.
Arsenal's Spanish head coach Unai Emery gestures on the touchline during their UEFA Europa league Group F football match between Arsenal and Eintracht Frankfurt at the Emirates stadium in London on November 28, 2019. - Unai Emery's troubled tenure at Arsenal ended with him being sacked on November 29, 2019 less than two years after being appointed with the club on their worst run since 1992 having failed to win for seven matches. (Photo by DANIEL LEAL-OLIVAS / AFP) (Photo by DANIEL LEAL-OLIVAS/AFP via Getty Images)

Aubameyang and Lacazette made it clear they would not re-sign under Emery

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette reportedly made it clear to Arsenal that they would not sign new deals with the club as long as Unai Emery was in charge.
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Freddie Ljungberg’s goal is to be Arsenal head coach says former teammate

Freddie Ljungberg's goal is to become Arsenal's head coach someday, according to former Gunner Anders Limpar and with Unai Emery's sacking, he's one step closer.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 30: Unai Emery, Manager of Arsenal walks off the pitch at half time during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Arsenal FC at Old Trafford on September 30, 2019 in Manchester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Official: Unai Emery sacked by Arsenal – Freddie Ljungberg to take over

Unai Emery has been sacked by Arsenal after a run of poor performances and results left the club with no other option.
Emile Smith Rowe playing against Villarreal B (Photo via Twitter / ArsenalAcademy)

Video: Injury-free Smith Rowe scores against Villarreal B

Emile Smith Rowe has shaken off his injury problems and he's impressing with the u23s, despite being overlooked by Unai Emery.
LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 28: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Arsenal celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the UEFA Europa League group F match between Arsenal FC and Eintracht Frankfurt at Emirates Stadium on November 28, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Arsenal hit new low as Unai Emery shows he can’t fix what he broke

Arsenal sunk to a new low against Eintrach Frankfurt when they blew another lead to lose 2-1 extending their run without a win to seven, a sequence not seen since 1992.
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 03: Dani Ceballos of Arsenal looks on during the UEFA Europa League group F match between Arsenal FC and Standard Liege at Emirates Stadium on October 03, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Dani Ceballos living an English nightmare at Arsenal says report in Spain

A report from Spain claims that Dani Ceballos is living an 'English nightmare' as an update on his injury confirmed he would be out for another month.

Arsenal staff believe it’s just a matter of time until Unai Emery is sacked

Arsenal staff feel it's now just a matter of time until the club part ways with Unai Emery, according to reports.
LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 02: Manager of Arsenal, Unai Emery makes a point during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Emirates Stadium on November 02, 2019, in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Injured duo to return: Predicted Lineup vs Eintracht Frankfurt

Arsenal face Eintracht Frankfurt on Thursday, with the chance to qualify for the Europa League knockout stages and claim top spot in their group.