Meanwhile, fellow Spaniard Mikel Arteta, his permanent successor in north London, will be hoping the first leg of the Europa League semi-final acts as a springboard towards more silverware and a strong finish to the campaign. Having won the FA Cup last term, BBC Sport looks at if Arteta has moved Arsenal on - or whether Europa League specialist Emery can strike again. Emery's chance for redemptionAppointed to take over from Wenger, Emery's time at Arsenal began brightly. A 22-match unbeaten run preceded an appearance in the Europa League final. While Villareal have failed to advance from three semi-finals and also lost a Champions League semi-final to Arsenal, Emery has won his previous four at this stage.

Source: BBC April 29, 2021 05:03 UTC