Former Arsenal star Robert Pires has given a fair assessment of Unai Emery’s first season at Arsenal.
Pires said: “It is step by step. The manager now is Unai Emery. I think he had a very good season.
“For a first season, it was very difficult because the people, fans and media compare him with Arsene Wenger.
“And unfortunately we lost the final [of the Europa League] against Chelsea. But I think he’s a good manager for Arsenal.
“We need to say: ‘okay, you have the time – maybe you can build the team next season’, and the most important thing is to believe in the manager.”
“I’m very happy for Freddie Ljungberg because he will join the staff with Unai Emery,” added Pires.
“This is a good decision from Arsenal. He did very well with the Arsenal Under-23s, by winning the title.
“He knows Arsenal, he knows high level [football], he knows how you can win the title. When I saw the news, I was very happy for Freddie. That’s why I sent a message to him wishing him good luck for the new season.
“I think Arsenal need an ex-player like him to bring his experience and philosophy to the team.”
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