New reports surfaced earlier today, revealing that Arsenal has given Unai Emery another chance to prove his worth. Daily Mail reports that the Spanish coach is given three Premier League games to save his post at the Emirates. The report adds that Mikel Arteta, who is rumored to be the next Arsenal head coach would like to talk to the club about replacing Emery.
When Arsenal's performance started to dwindle a few months ago, supporters started calling out for the resignation of Unai Emery. It was also during those times when the names Mikel Arteta and Max Allegri floated as the possible head coach of the Gunners. Arsenal considered Max Allegri at the time when Arsene Wenger's reign was about to end in 2018.
Mikel Arteta, who enjoys much success as the assistant of Pep Guardiola at Manchester City but is reportedly keen to talk to the Gunners of a possible come back to north London. The management interviewed Max Allegri in 2018, but the Italian coach decided to have a sabbatical following his departure from Juventus. Arteta was the odds-on favorite when Wenger was leaving, but, in the last minute, the Gunners hired Unai Emery.
The Times recently claims that Arsenal is interested in talking to Max Allegri and Mikel Arteta about Unai Emery's replacement. Surprisingly, the club gives the Spanish coach a new ultimatum to prove his worth at the club. So far, the Gunners are already eight points away from the top-four following a disappointing 2-2 draw with Southampton.
It is interesting to note that despite rumors of a possible sacking of Unai Emery, it seems that the Arsenal has not yet given up on him just yet. On Thursday, the Gunners are scheduled to play against Eintracht Frankfurt int eh Europa League. However, it is the next Premier League matches against Norwich, Brighton and West Ham that will determine the fate of the Spanish coach.
Will Arsenal win in its next three matches and save Unai Emery's job? Following the draw match with Southampton, rumors have it that there is growing dissension within the Arsenal board, with some members reportedly itching to sack the Spanish coach. Additionally, reports claim that even Arsenal players have already lost their confidence that Uni Emery is the right person to salvage them at their present situation.
Whether Arsenal will replace Unai Emery after the three Premier League matches remains to be seen. At this point, his departure from the club is still undecided, which means Mikel Arteta, Max Allegri, or Mauricio Pochettino will have to wait.
