'%20x='0'%20y='0'%20height='100%25'%20width='100%25'%20%0A%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20xlink%3Ahref='data:image/jpg;base64,/9j/2wBDAAYEBQYFBAYGBQYHBwYIChAKCgkJChQODwwQFxQYGBcUFhYaHSUfGhsjHBYWICwgIyYnKSopGR8tMC0oMCUoKSj/2wBDAQcHBwoIChMKChMoGhYaKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCj/wgARCAAHAAoDASIAAhEBAxEB/8QAFQABAQAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAABQb/2gAIAQEAAAAAg3P/xAAUAQEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAE/9oACAECEAAAAGf/xAAUAQEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAF/9oACAEDEAAAACf/xAAfEAACAgICAwEAAAAAAAAAAAABAwIEBRIAERUiMSP/2gAIAQEAAT8AyuU8YILpIi1FmcIbOEQz1ZA6/CB2PpHMsrAW8rdsQsZWvFzpsCYVFar7kTqP05//xAAUEQEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA/9oACAECAQE/AH//xAAXEQADAQAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAQIy/9oACAEDAQE/AKyj/9k='%3E%3C/image%3E%3C/svg%3E)
It is no more news that Arsenal boss, Unai Emery, is no longer very popular with the Gunners’ fan base and the top men at the club. What appears to be news, even if it is in loud whispers, is that former Manchester United Portuguese manager, Jose Mourinho, is being considered as the man to replace the under-fire Gunners’ boss.
As much as any manager who could deliver silverware on a consistent basis is a welcome idea in the Arsenal dugout, it does not seem the former Chelsea Manager is a very good fit at the Emirates Stadium.
Putting a lot of factors into consideration, the marriage of Mou to the Arsenal family would be bound to end in disaster. In fact, it would have a “bomb waiting to explode” written all over it. Be aware though that we may be proved wrong, but at it stands, it would surely not be a Sunday drive for Mourinho in North London.
Highlighted below are some of the reasons why we believe the Portuguese wouldn't enjoy a successful stint at the Emirates Stadium if it happens that he ends up taking over from Unai Emery.
#1 His style of play might not be welcomed at the Emirates
This is actually a no-brainer. The Arsenal faithful have been introduced and used to free-flowing, tiki-taka style of play for long. Mourinho is known to play a rigid “park-the-bus” defensive style of football.
Most times during the Portuguese’s recent displays at United, when the Red Devils played, especially when they were trailing, you would want to throw your remote at the television and yell at the top of your voice. The displays were so embarrassing and frustrating.
The Gunners’ fans are not the type that enjoy that kind of football. It is true, they are the most faithful and enduring type, but, it is not sure they could endure an unattractive football while being stream rolled at the same time. It just will not be fair to them.
Also check out:Premier League Table UCL schedule Champions league top scorers
#2 His history with the club
The 'Special One is known to use scalding words, especially when he has something to hold over your head. We witnessed a lot of that during Arsene Wenger's era when he embarrassed the Gunners at every opportunity.
Even the most forgiving people will find it hard to forget the sly digs Mou took at Arsenal. You might argue that most of these taunts were geared towards the former gaffer, but then, the man was a representative of the club, and any degrading words thrown at him were indirectly thrown at Arsenal.
Who could forget those times when Mourinho said, “Boring is 10 years without a title”? or when he said, “They (the Arsenal fans) like to cry. That’s tradition”? or when he said, “Maybe the pitch creates an amazing desire to go to the floor”? We could literally go on and on on the scathing words that Mou has thrown the Gunners way.
Having embarrassed the club for years, it would be really difficult for the Portuguese to get adequate support at the Emirates. In such an environment, there's no doubt it'd be tough to achieve success.
#3 Mourinho is on the decline
Jose Mourinho is simply a man resting on laurels at the moment. His reputation doesn't reflect his output in managerial terms right now. The Portuguese has been on a downward spiral for the past few years. He's been a mere shadow of the man who took Europe by storm and conquered English football in style.
Mourinho's recent return to the Premier League ended in embarrassment. The 56-year-old's last season at Manchester United exposed his failings. He was sent packing from Old Trafford after the Red Devils recorded their worst-ever start to a Premier League campaign, claiming a paltry seven victories from 17 games in the English top flight.
He was also sacked at Chelsea following a mediocre outing during the 2015/2016 campaign and has barely had any impact in the Champions League since he claimed the European tournament with Inter Milan in 2010.
