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Arsenal Executive Ivan Gazidis Reveals Unai Emery Chosen over 2 Other Candidates

Unai Emery became Arsenal's new manager after beating two other candidates to the job, according to chief executive Ivan Gazidis. He said Wednesday he, head of football relations Raul Sanllehi and head of recruitment Sven Mislintat all had Emery at the top of their lists, per James Olley of the London Evening Standard.

Olley said Manchester City assistant coach Mikel Arteta and Hoffenheim boss Julian Nagelsmann were believed to be the other two candidates who came close to getting the job.

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