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'Why did Arsenal sack Wenger?' - Petit sees 'same old story' for Emery due to lack of 'revolution'

Unai Emery faces “the same problems as Arsene Wenger had”, claims Emmanuel Petit, with no progress having been made at Arsenal as the club refuses to embrace “revolution”.

After 22 years working under the guidance of an iconic French coach, the Gunners decided to open a new chapter in the summer of 2018.

Emery was handed the reins and charged with the task of delivering a top-four finish and rebuilding collective confidence in north London.

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He has, however, seen his hands tied in the transfer market – with only loan deals available to him in January – and Petit believes Arsenal continue to stagnate, rather than evolve.