Arsenal responded to Thursday’s Europa League defeat by cutting ties with manager Unai Emery.
The Premier League club confirmed the Spaniard has been relieved of his duties after less than two years at the helm.
“Our most sincere thanks go to Unai and his colleagues who were unrelenting in their efforts to get the club back to competing at the level we all expect and demand,” Josh Kroenke said on behalf of the club’s board. “We wish Unai and his team nothing but future success.”
Freddie Ljungberg will take over on an interim basis, with the club beginning a search for a long-term replacement.
The decision to part with the 48-year-old was made following Arsenal’s 2-1 loss to Eintracht Frankfurt at the Emirates Stadium, which appeared to be half empty, even with the home side entering the contest with a chance to secure a spot in the Europa League’s knockout round.
The defeat resulted in Arsenal’s winless streak stretching to seven matches, the club’s worst run without a victory in over 27 years. The Gunners have failed to register a win since Oct. 24.
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