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at London Colney

Emery put on so many videos I ran out of popcorn,” said former Spanish winger Joaquín who played under Emery at Valencia.

“He’s obsessed by football, it’s practically an illness. He’s one of the best managers I’ve had. I worked with him for three years ... I couldn’t handle a fourth.”

The beginning of a new era for Arsenal begins today. A new philosophy, a new face, new insight, new intensity and new players. Emery’s decision to take the job is a brave one when you consider the pressure placed upon him to win silverware but, as a club, Arsenal are well placed to succeed with a new management structure which is designed to get the best out of a team full of potential.