This archive report was first published on 29 November 2019.
On November 29, 2019, Arsenal Football Club announced the sacking of manager Unai Emery, who had been in charge for less than two years. The decision came after the team's worst run since 1992, with seven games without a win.
Emery's tenure was marked by a series of disappointing results, including a 2-1 home defeat to Eintracht Frankfurt in the Europa League. The team's poor form had led to growing discontent among fans, who had demanded 'decisive action' from the club's directors.
Club directors responded by axing Emery, citing the team's poor results and performances as the reason for the decision. Freddie Ljungberg, Emery's assistant, has taken over as interim manager during the search for a permanent replacement.
The search for a new head coach is underway, with several high-profile candidates reportedly in the mix, including former Gunners star Mikel Arteta and Wolves manager Nuno Espirito Santo.
