Emery was sacked earlier in the season following defeat in the Europa League and temporarily replaced by Freddie Ljungberg. Arteta agreed a three-and-a-half year deal to become the new Arsenal manager earlier in the week, and the club confirmed the appointment this Friday. Reacting to the news, former Gunners manager Emery told the BBC: "He really is prepared to make that next jump. "He has been at Arsenal before, he's been in the Premier League and he has been working with Pep Guardiola. (Image: Action Images via Reuters)Arteta has not managed before, but is keen to show what he's learnt during his three years working under Pep Guardiola at Manchester City.

Source: Daily Mirror December 20, 2019 15:33 UTC