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Shaun Wright-Phillips has urged Arsenal to sack Unai Emery if they want to move forward.
The Gunners boss is under severe pressure following a disappointing start to the 2019/20 season.
Arsenal are already eight points off a Champions League paying position and have the worst defensive record in the top nine.
In Emery’s first season at the Emirates, Arsenal finished fifth in the Premier League and lost the Europa League final to London rivals Chelsea.
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However, his goal to return the club to the Champions League looks in doubt and it’s sparked speculation over the Spaniard’s future.
Ex-Chelsea and Manchester City star Wright-Phillips believes it is time for the Gunners to make a change.
‘I think that it’s time for Emery to leave Arsenal, they’ve had a poor start to the season and I think something needs to change,’ the former Chelsea and Manchester City star told Sportingbet.
‘My dad [Arsenal legend Ian Wright] is going to kill me for saying that, but he’s in the jungle so I should be safe!
‘Growing up, Arsenal were always such a big team, they were dominant and would always give you a tough game.
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‘They seem to have lost something of that steel and it makes me sad to see, if I’m being honest. As well as the manager, there are deep issues that need to be addressed.
‘Arsenal have been crying out for a defender for years, someone in the Tony Adams, Rio Ferdinand, John Terry, even Ledley King mould who can shore up their defence.
‘Their defensive signings haven’t addressed any of their issues but you wonder anyway if this type of defender would want to join Arsenal at the moment.
‘They’re not close to winning anything and are going to struggle to keep hold of their best players, like Aubameyang who will want Champions League football, let alone sign new quality players.’
