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Emmanuel Petit: 'Great Leader' Steven Gerrard Could Replace Arsenal's Unai Emery

Former Arsenal midfielder Emmanuel Petit has suggested the club need a "great leader" like Rangers boss Steven Gerrard to replace manager Unai Emery.

Petit spoke to Paddy Power (h/t Goal's James Westwood) after Saturday's 2-0 defeat to Leicester City.

He said:

"The club needs a great leader now. Someone who can bring back the passion, someone respected by the players, someone who can fill the team with energy and the winning mentality.

"Steven Gerrard, for example, is like this.

"I want to see passion, emotion.