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Unai Emery has been sacked as Arsenal manager after 18 months in charge.

The Spaniard, who previously led Paris St-Germain to the French league title and won three Europa Leagues with Sevilla, was appointed Gunners boss in May 2018, succeeding Arsene Wenger.

Arsenal said the decision had been "taken due to results and performances not being at the level required".

The Gunners have not won in seven games and lost 2-1 at home to Eintracht Frankfurt in the Europa League on Thursday.

They are without a Premier League victory since 6 October and eight points off the top four.

In a statement, Arsenal added: "We have full confidence in Freddie to take us forward.

"The search for a new head coach is under way and we will make a further announcement when that process is complete."

He is to be replaced on a temporary basis by assistant and former Arsenal midfielder Freddie Ljungberg.

They finished fifth in 48-year-old Emery's first season in charge at Emirates Stadium after he replaced Wenger.

The Gunners started this season with back-to-back victories against Newcastle and Burnley, but that run ended with defeat by Liverpool, before draws with north London rivals Tottenham and Watford followed.

https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/50532493

ericlok:唔知會唔會學摩佬
星期五宣怖 第二日就帶隊 (2019-12-20 23:20) 

He will take over as Gunners boss on Sunday, leaving Freddie Ljungberg in interim charge for the trip to Everton - another of Arteta's former clubs - on Saturday (12:30 GMT kick-off).

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星期五宣怖 第二日就帶隊

'He decided to move. You can't stop it, you have to follow your dreams'

Pep Guardiola wishes Mikel Arteta well at Arsenal as he confirms he will not hire a new No 2 this season

https://t.co/YVoiEObd5M

https://www.arsenal.com/news/mikel-arteta-joining-our-new-head-coach

We're delighted to announce Mikel Arteta is joining the club as our head coach on Sunday.

Mikel, a former club captain, played for us for five seasons from 2011 to 2016 and has signed a three-and-a-half year contract.

Mikel said: “This is a huge honour. Arsenal is one of the biggest clubs in the world. We need to be competing for the top trophies in the game and that’s been made very clear to me in my discussions with Stan and Josh Kroenke, and the senior people from the club.

“We all know there is a lot of work to be done to achieve that but I am confident we’ll do it. I’m realistic enough to know it won’t happen overnight but the current squad has plenty of talent and there is a great pipeline of young players coming through from the academy.”

Mikel’s coaching team will be announced as soon as possible. 

Josh Kroenke, speaking on behalf of the Arsenal board and our owners Kroenke Sports & Entertainment, said: “We’re delighted to be bringing Mikel back to Arsenal. He knows our expectations and those of our fans around the world are high and we are confident he can play a lead role in taking the club back to the levels we all demand.
 
“I also want to thank Freddie Ljungberg for skilfully guiding us through the last three weeks. He stepped up at short notice and has helped us through this difficult period with great professionalism.”

Head of football Raul Sanllehi said: “We met several top-class candidates and Mikel stood out to every single one of us as the perfect person for us. Mikel understands Arsenal Football Club and what it means to our fans around the world. We look forward to him getting down to work and bringing the best out of our squad as we work to get our season back on track.

“I must also pay tribute to Freddie Ljungberg for his hard work and leadership. Together with Per Mertesacker, he has done a vital job for us in difficult circumstances. Freddie and Per are important parts of the Arsenal family and care deeply for this club.”

We're delighted to announce Mikel Arteta is joining the club as our head coach on Sunday.

Mikel, a former club captain, played for us for five seasons from 2011 to 2016 and has signed a three-and-a-half year contract.

https://www.arsenal.com/news/mikel-arteta-joining-our-new-head-coach

官方confirm左阿迪達坐正

Mikel Arteta has signed his contract as new Arsenal manager.

Carlo Ancelotti will sign his contract as new Everton manager soon. 100%.

Confirmed. ✔️

⌛️⏳ #AFC #EFC #transfers

Guardiola upset to lose Arteta - Man City fought to keep him, insisting Arsenal & others would come again. Despite Xabi Alonso whispers among squad (#MCFC do admire), Rodolfo Borrell promoted + no new assistant planned before summer, when major changes could be key to Pep future

Mikel Arteta: Arsenal to name Spaniard as new manager on Friday
By Simon Stone

BBC Sport

Mikel Arteta is expected to be named as Arsenal's new manager on Friday.

Arteta said his farewells to staff at Manchester City on Thursday morning.

There has been annoyance at City over Arsenal's conduct but they will not stop Arteta, 37, succeeding Unai Emery.

A seven-figure compensation payment will be made in order for the move to be completed.

Thursday's news conference previewing the game against Everton was cancelled.

Interim boss Freddie Ljungberg is expected to take charge of the team for the final time at Goodison Park on Saturday, with Arteta watching from the stands.

The Gunners failed to mention their interest in Arteta despite the two teams meeting at Emirates Stadium on Sunday - a game the champions won 3-0.

Gunners chief executive Vinai Venkatesham was pictured outside the Spaniard's home several hours later.

https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/50850088

But, as we have reported over last few days, Mikel Arteta will be Arsenal’s new manager. All parties know that now. Arsenal hoping it’ll be done by Friday as it’s pretty important that he can take a training session before the Everton game...

freezefox:嘩！咁會反檯架喎⋯⋯⋯  (2019-12-19 12:07) 

Arsenal and Man City have had some almighty rows over transfers down the years... Nasri, Sanchez et al. Wenger regularly used to call out City. Now add Arteta to the list... Arteta has agreed the deal, City know he wants to leave, so now come the final (ugly) negotiations.

Arsenal feared it might not get done on Thursday and suspect that hasn’t changed...

icebati:傳聞仲要挖埋由巴菜時期就跟住哥帥既兩個coach[表情]  (2019-12-19 09:57) 

嘩！咁會反檯架喎⋯⋯⋯

Mikel Arteta: Man City yet to agree compensation with Arsenal
By Simon Stone & Phil McNulty

BBC Sport

Manchester City are yet to agree compensation with Arsenal that would allow the Gunners to name Mikel Arteta as their new manager.

Arsenal are finalising the paperwork for City's assistant manager, 37, to replace Unai Emery.

Arteta was at Oxford on Wednesday night for City's Carabao Cup quarter-final but it is expected Arsenal will be able to appoint him later this week.

However, City are growing increasingly agitated by Arsenal's conduct.

It is understood there has still not been formal contact between the clubs, with a seven-figure release clause yet to be agreed.

Arteta has kept Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola fully informed of the situation.

A Manchester City source said: "It's surprising to hear that plans are being made by Arsenal to unveil our coach as their head coach on Friday on the basis that no contact has been made by the club to discuss this matter."

Speaking after City's 3-1 win over Oxford United, Guardiola said: "This season he's [Arteta] been with us, we prepare the game as best as possible, before and during.

"I don't have any comment, there is no news. Yesterday I had 48 questions about Mikel, when there's news I will answer it but there's no news.

"I answer the questions, I don't answer any more."

https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/50843803