Emery is 46, this will be his seventh managerial job and has managed Valencia, Sevilla and, most recently, Paris Saint Germain. The reason why I think Emery edged out Mikel Arteta - and it was down to those two at the last minute - was for his experience. There were worries in the boardroom about making such a bold appointment and that’s why Emery represents the safe pair of hands. His job title is head coach. Personally, I think that’s as aspect of the club’s tradition and history which has gone.

Source: Daily Mirror May 23, 2018 10:18 UTC