Europa League 2019-20: Arsenal 1-2 Eintracht Frankfurt: 5 Talking Points

Arsenal FC v Eintracht Frankfurt: Group F - UEFA Europa League
Arsenal FC v Eintracht Frankfurt: Group F - UEFA Europa League

#1 Unai Emery's time is probably up

Arsenal FC v Eintracht Frankfurt: Group F - UEFA Europa League
Arsenal FC v Eintracht Frankfurt: Group F - UEFA Europa League

After this defeat to Eintracht Frankfurt at home, Unai Emery's sacking should be inevitable. The Spaniard was reportedly on thin ice for quite a long time, and the board were making decisions on a "game-to-game" basis. Therefore, this loss might just end his tenure with Arsenal.

Arsenal commenced the season with a convincing win over Newcastle at St James' Park, but since then, it has all been downhill for the Gunners. Defeats against Liverpool, Sheffield United, Leicester City as well as important points dropped against Manchester United, Wolves, Southampton, Crystal Palace, Tottenham, etc sum up Emery's Arsenal this term.

The 48-year-old seemed to have immense trust and backing from the board, as his first season at London was certainly a promising one; the "Emery-ball" did generate expectations in the fans, which clearly, isn't met. Arsenal currently sit 8th on the league table and are yet to qualify for the Round of 32 in the Europa League after 5 games played out of 6. This might well be Unai Emery's last game in charge as an Arsenal coach.

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