Arsenal chief Josh Kroenke has thanked Freddie Ljungberg for stepping into the void Unai Emery left behind at the Emirates while Gunners chiefs sought out the Spaniard’s permanent replacement. On Friday Arsenal confirmed the return of former midfielder Mikel Arteta to north London to take up the role of manager. What Arsenal failed to tell Man City as chiefs plotted Arteta dealLjungberg endured a tough spell in the Arsenal hotseat with results failing to improve during his five games in charge. Arsenal drew 2-2 with Norwich in his first match, then could only watch on as they lost 2-1 at home to Brighton four days later. JUST IN: Arsenal chief Raul Sanllehi explains Mikel Arteta appointment

Source: Express December 20, 2019 14:15 UTC