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Arsenal 1 Wolves 1: Odd tactics, strange formations and bizarre subs show Unai Emery is NOT man to take Gunners forward

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IT'S QUITE clear Unai Emery is not the man to take Arsenal forward.

His odd tactics, bizarre formations and questionable substitutions in the 1-1 home draw with Wolves summed up his shambolic reign so far.

 Boss Unai Emery shows his frustration but also his ineptitude as Arsenal struggle again
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Boss Unai Emery shows his frustration but also his ineptitude as Arsenal struggle againCredit: AFP or licensors
 Mesut Ozil played the whole game on his Premier League recall but was below his best in a tame draw
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Mesut Ozil played the whole game on his Premier League recall but was below his best in a tame drawCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

The Gunners were totally outplayed, out-fought and out-classed by the man in the opposite dugout, who really should be in charge at the Emirates.

The hierarchy in North London could do worse than cutting their losses with the Spaniard and appointing Nuno Espirito Santo.

His team were everything Arsenal aren't at the minute. Starting with an eleven that looks like it wants to play for their manager.

SCRATCHING THEIR HEADS

Not even Mesut Ozil could save Emery's job at this current rate. Not that the German was at his mercurial best.

The Gunners were shocking in the first half and didn't have a touch for the opening 15-minutes or so. It didn't get much better after that.

For starters, half the starting side didn't seem to know where they were playing, or were out of their preferred position.
Matteo Guendouzi, Dani Ceballos and Lucas Torreira isn't exactly a midfield to scare opposition.

 Nuno Espirito Santo has done a superb job at Wolves - in contrast to Unai Emery at the Emirates
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Nuno Espirito Santo has done a superb job at Wolves - in contrast to Unai Emery at the EmiratesCredit: PA:Press Association
 Arsenal midfielder Matteo Guendouzi shows the dejection of two more points dropped
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Arsenal midfielder Matteo Guendouzi shows the dejection of two more points droppedCredit: Reuters

The trio didn't sync at all, either getting into each other's way, or leaving too much space for Wolves to break into. It was a mess, really.

Emery's subs left most scratching their heads, with Alexandre Lacazette hauled off for an 18-year-old with no Premier League experience.

He then chanced his arm with Saka, another kid with a bright future, but not someone who will likely get you a goal.
And Sead Kolasinac at the other end, well, the less said about that the better.

The fans have very much turned at the Emirates, booing off their team for the umpteenth time already this campaign.

It's time to end this before it's too late and Arsenal have another season outside the Champions League spots.

Emery must be sacked, this week, and Nuno is the man to sort this shambles out.



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