Unai Emery has written an open letter of thanks to Arsenal supporters and staff following his dismissal on Friday, urging fans to continue to put their support behind the players.
The 48-year-old was sacked following Thursday’s 2-1 defeat at home to Eintracht Frankfurt in the Europa League, with the Gunners sitting eighth in the Premier League table.
Emery departs after a year and a half in the role, taking the Gunners to fifth place and a Europa League final in his sole full season in charge.
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The letter, posted on Arsenal’s website, read: “It has been an honour to be the Arsenal head coach.