Arsenal news on emery
You're looking for the latest news on Unai Emery, the former manager of Arsenal Football Club. Here are some recent updates:
Latest News:
- Emery was sacked by Arsenal on November 29, 2019, after a poor run of results, including a 2-1 defeat to Eintracht Frankfurt in the Europa League and a 3-1 loss to Manchester City in the Premier League.
- Emery was replaced by Freddie Ljungberg, who took over as interim manager until the end of the season.
- Emery has since been linked with several managerial vacancies, including the job at Villarreal in Spain, which he eventually took up in December 2019.
- In his first season at Villarreal, Emery led the team to a 7th-place finish in La Liga and a quarterfinal appearance in the Europa League.
Recent Quotes:
- In an interview with Spanish newspaper AS, Emery reflected on his time at Arsenal, saying: "I think I did a good job at Arsenal, but the results didn't go as well as I wanted. I'm proud of the work I did, but I know I didn't achieve what I wanted."
- Emery also praised his former Arsenal players, saying: "I have a lot of affection for the players I worked with at Arsenal. They're great professionals and I'm grateful for the time we spent together."
Recent Interviews:
- Emery gave an exclusive interview to Spanish sports newspaper Marca, where he discussed his time at Arsenal and his future plans.
- In the interview, Emery revealed that he had been in talks with several clubs before joining Villarreal, including a Premier League team, but ultimately decided to join the Spanish club due to their ambition and the quality of their players.