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'Extraordinary' Emery will deliver success, says Arsenal director

The Gunners' successor to Arsene Wenger has a huge task on his hands but Emirates bosses believe he is up to the job

Arsenal chiefs are convinced the club is destined for a new era of success under manager Unai Emery.

The former Sevilla and Paris Saint-Germain boss succeeded Arsene Wenger at the start of the season and has guided the Gunners to a promising opening.

They sit in fifth place after 12 games, eight points behind leaders Manchester City.

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While that constitutes an acceptable start, Emirates bosses have set the bar high for the Spaniard after missing out on the Champoions League in the final two campaigns of Wenger's 21-year reign.