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‘Arsenal should show guts and hire Ljungberg’ – Former coach Jonker supports Swede’s claims

A man who has spent time working with the Gunners’ interim boss in north London and at Wolfsburg believes he is the right man for a permanent role

Arsenal have been urged by former coach Andries Jonker to show “guts” and hand their managerial reins to Freddie Ljungberg on a permanent basis.

The Swede, who became a fan favourite in north London during his playing days, has been placed in interim charge of the Gunners.

In the wake of Unai Emery’s dismissal, a familiar face has been asked to steady the ship and deliver an upturn in fortune – similar to the call made by Manchester United when reaching out to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.