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Unai Emery steadied Arsenal's ship
Unai Emery steadied Arsenal's ship

UNAI EMERY

Can he win Arsenal their first league title since 2004?
Can he win Arsenal their first league title since 2004?

At the end of the last season, Arsene Wenger stepped onto the touchline of the Emirates for the last time. As emotional as it was, every Arsenal fan was pretty satisfied to some extent that there would be a new manager leading the club into the future. That man was none other than the man who led Sevilla to three consecutive Europa League title and then managed PSG for a couple of seasons winning titles for fun there.

After a rocky start to the season, Emery seems to have steadied the ship for now. All his signings have established themselves in the main team. Torreira has become a fan favourite already. His tireless running and with him now chipping in with goals as well. Sokratis and Leno as well have become first team regulars. Emery seems to have gotten back the magic that Arsenal has been missing since a while.

Emery has made Arsenal a fluid team that can switch between 3-5-2 and a 4-2-3-1. Aubameyang and Lacazette have become a deadly duo. Aubameyang has been in deadly form, currently the top goal scorer in the league with 10 goals already. Torreira's presence has allowed Xhaka to fully express himself with his wide range of passing. Injury concerns in the centre back position have seen Leichteiner fill in at the CB.

The Spaniard has an uncanny sixth sense almost this season. Till now in the league, his side has never gone into the halftime break with a lead. He has also made the most changes at halftime. He has a knack of making changes that win games. Baring the loss at Southhampton, Arsenal were unbeaten in 22 games in all competitions.

Currently, with 34 points in 5th position, Arsenal are breathing down Chelsea's necks, they're in a strong position to finish in a Champions LI stopped at, Zinedine Zidane might not be the most technically astute. Please change a blanket statement like this one, or back it up with analysis or links. Emery, given a few more transfer windows and the financial backing, can make Arsenal a title contenders in a few seasons.

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Edited by Victor R. Lopez M.