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Emery emerges as new frontrunner for Newcastle job

Ihesiulo Grace 1 November 2021 0

Villarreal coach Unai Emery is emerging as the new favorite to take the Newcastle United job. The Magpies are desperately searching for the right man to ensure the club is still in the Premier League come the summer transfer window. Newcastle’s new owners, a Saudi Arabia-backed

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Signing Nicolas Pepe was not my call- Unai Emery

Ihesiulo Grace 12 February 2020 0

It has been a crazy week at Arsenal as players seemed to be taking a dig at former manager Unai Emery and the Spaniard speaking on why he was sacked, and the situation at the club. The Europa League winner with Sevilla was sacked by the Gunners in November last year after a run of […]

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Everton approach former Arsenal boss Unai Emery

Ihesiulo Grace 10 December 2019 0

Former Arsenal boss, Unai Emery has been approached about the Everton job. READ ALSO: Female sport veterans distribute netball equipment to FCT School An informal meeting was held in London and it is thought Emery wants more time to think about his next move following his dismissal as Arsenal head coach. Emery is keen to […]

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It has been a year and a half full of emotions, says Unai Emery

Ihesiulo Grace 30 November 2019 0

Sacked Unai Emery has said that It has been a year and a half full of emotions, of great moments and some other more bitter ones. Unai Emery in a letter to all Arsenal fans and Arsenal employees also said he was grateful to all Arsenal employees for the way they have treated him. He […]

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Breaking: Arsenal sack Unai Emery

Ihesiulo Grace 29 November 2019 0

Arsenal has sacked its head coach Unai Emery Arsenal announced the sacking saying today that the decision has been taken to part company with its head coach Unai Emery and his coaching team. Speaking on behalf of the Arsenal board and our owners Kroenke Sports & Entertainment, Josh Kroenke said: “Our most sincere thanks go to Unai and his colleagues […]

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Nuno Espirito Santo to replace Unai Emery if…

Ihesiulo Grace 29 November 2019 0

Arsenal have identified Wolves boss Nuno Espirito Santo as a potential replacement for Unai Emery if the Gunners decide to sack the Spaniard. According to BBC sport coach Emery is under pressure after a winless run of six matches across all competitions. Arsenal have only won four of 13 Premier League games this season. BBC […]

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Granit Xhaka: Arsenal boss Unai Emery says midfielder could return against Southampton

Ihesiulo Grace 22 November 2019 0

Arsenal head coach Unai Emery says Granit Xhaka could return against Southampton on Saturday for his first appearance since being stripped of the club captaincy. Xhaka has not featured since being involved in an altercation with the club’s supporters when he was substituted in a home draw against Crystal Palace last month. READ ALSO: Dina […]

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Why Unai Emery stripped Granit Xhaka of Arsenal captaincy

Ihesiulo Grace 6 November 2019 0

London – Arsenal manager Unai Emery has stripped Granit Xhaka of the captaincy and left him out of the Premier League side’s squad for their Europa League game against Portugal’s Vitoria. “I had a meeting with him and told him he is no longer in the captain’s group,” the Mirror website quoted the Spaniard as […]

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Breaking: Arsenal plans to offload Mesut Ozil

Ihesiulo Grace 10 October 2019 0

Arsenal are plotting ways of trying to offload the £350,000-a-week star in January and are ready to subsidise his wages after Ozil fell out of favour with Unai Emery. Gunners boss Emery insisted that Ozil did not “deserve” to be starting ahead of some of the club’s youngsters and his Arsenal career now looks over. […]

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Leicester City coach Rodgers explains Wilfred Ndidi substitution in Arsenal win

Ihesiulo Grace 30 April 2019

Brendan Rodgers has revealed that Leicester City’s need to be ‘more aggressive’ saw him take off Wilfred Ndidi against a 10-man Arsenal side. The Foxes scored all their goals in the second half as they defeated Unai Emery’s side 3-0 at the King Power Stadium on Sunday. The visitors had Ainsley Maitland-Niles sent off in […]

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Unai Emery urges five-star Arsenal to chase down Tottenham

Ihesiulo Grace 1 March 2019 0

Unai Emery urged Arsenal to take the chance to chase down Tottenham in the north London derby on Saturday after sweeping aside Bournemouth 5-1 on Wednesday to close to within four points of Spurs. Mesut Ozil made the most of being handed a rare start by Emery as the German and Henrikh Mkhitaryan masterminded an […]

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Unai Emery: I”m happy Alex Iwobi is back for Bournemouth tie

Ihesiulo Grace 28 February 2019 0

Arsenal manager Unai Emery has expressed relief with the return of Nigeria international, Alex Iwobi, to the Gunners fold ahead of tonight’s Premier League clash against Bournemouth. Iwobi returned to training on Tuesday after sustaining a knock in Sunday’s game against Southampton which made Emery pull him out for Gabonese international Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in the

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Unai Emery: Struggling Arsenal needed fresh start after Arsene Wenger

Ihesiulo Grace 23 November 2018 0

Arsenal manager Unai Emery has claimed the club needed a breath of fresh air after 22 years of Arsene Wenger and that he took over a team in decline. Former PSG coach Emery has enjoyed an encouraging first few months as Wenger’s successor, with Arsenal currently unbeaten in 16 matches and buoyed by impressive performances […]

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Arsenal’s Unai Emery demands more from Alex Iwobi

Ihesiulo Grace 6 November 2018 0

Arsenal boss Unai Emery has declined the chance to heap praise on Nigeria International Alex Iwobi following his excellent cameo role in the 1-1 draw with Liverpool. Iwobi was brought into the fold with just over 20 minutes left for Henrikh Mkhitaryan and provided the assist for Alexandre Lacazette‘s equalizing goal – his fifth assist […]

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Alex Iwobi again earns high praise from Arsenal boss Unai Emery

Ihesiulo Grace 5 November 2018 0

Alex Iwobi has again been praised by Arsenal boss Unai Emery after the London Gunners drew 1-1 with Liverpool.Iwobi threaded the assist for Alexandre Lacazette to draw Arsenal level against Liverpool on Saturday night. Emery said the Nigeria star can do more after he again impacted on the game against Liverpool. Iwobi can impact hard […]

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‘Alex Iwobi Close To Signing New Deal’- Arsenal Boss Unai Emery Confirms

Ihesiulo Grace 29 July 2018 0

Alex Iwobi is close to signing a new deal with Arsenal, head coach Unai Emery has confirmed. Iwobi, whose contract runs to 2020, made 26 appearances in the Premier League last season and scored three times for the Gunners. And the Nigeria international will soon renew his contract to commit his future to Arsenal, Emery […]

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Jack Wilshere Confirms He Is Leaving Arsenal

Ihesiulo Grace 20 June 2018 0

Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere says he will leave the club when his contract expires at the end of June. The 26-year-old England international made his Gunners debut in 2008 and has made 197 first-team appearances. However, his future at Emirates Stadium was in doubt following the arrival of new manager Unai Emery. “I felt that […]

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Arsenal appoints former PSG manager, Unai Emery as head coach

Ihesiulo Grace 23 May 2018 0

Arsenal have confirmed the appointment of Unai Emery as their new head coach, replacing Arsene Wenger at the Emirates The 46-year-old Spaniard arrives at the club following a two-year spell at PSG. He led the club to a domestic treble this season, but his contract was not extended and was replaced by Thomas Tuchel. Emery […]