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Arsenal warned to expect 'bumpy ride' as Emery seeks to avoid repeating Man Utd & City wobbles

The Gunners have made a first managerial change in 22 years, with Premier League rivals having shown how difficult it can be to make such adjustments

Arsenal have been warned to expect “a bumpy ride” under Unai Emery, with Matthew Upson pointing to Manchester rivals United and City as examples of how difficult manager changes can be to implement.

The Gunners have overseen a first passing of the coaching baton in 22 years, with the legendary Arsene Wenger having stepped down at the end of the 2017-18 campaign.

Certain sections of their disgruntled fan base had been calling for the Frenchman’s head for some time, with there a feeling that the north London outfit were regressing after slipping out of the Premier League’s top four.