Burnley vs Arsenal: Unai Emery reveals why he cancelled training

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Burnley vs Arsenal: Unai Emery reveals why he cancelled training

 

Arsenal manager, Unai Emery, cancelled training after they returned from their Europa League semi-final success in Valencia.

The Gunners secured a 4-2 win at the Mestalla to set up a clash with rivals, Chelsea, in the final in Baku on May 29.

Having been held at home by Brighton last weekend, Emery’s side travel to Burnley for their final game of the Premier League season knowing a top-four finish is realistically out of reach.

They need to win at Turf Moor, and hope rivals, Tottenham, lose at home to Everton with an eight-goal swing, to end Emery’s first season in fourth.

“We arrived home at 06:00 (on Friday) and we cancelled training because it’s important to rest.

“On Saturday, we are going to prepare for Sunday’s match but I am going to decide with the players who are hungry and in good physical condition to play this match,” he told the club’s official website.

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Europa League: Unai Emery heaps praises on two Arsenal players after 4-2 win against Valencia

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Europa League: Unai Emery heaps praises on two Arsenal players after 4-2 win against Valencia

 

Arsenal manager, Unai Emery, has singled out two of his players for special praise after their 4-2 win over Valencia on Thursday.

The Spaniard heaped praises on Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and strike partner Alexandre Lacazette, describing them as “amazing.”

Goals from the two strikers steered the Gunners to a Europa League final date with rivals Chelsea.

Having led 3-1 from the first-leg, Emery’s side were favourites to advance and Aubameyang’s hat-trick eased them into the final as they won 4-2 on the night and secured a 7-3 aggregate success.

French star, Lacazette also got his name on the scoresheet to ensure the pair have scored all of Arsenal’s last eight Europa League goals between them.

“I am proud of them,” Emery replied when asked about the impact of Aubameyang and Lacazette during his post-match press conference.

“Big players can be good strikers but when their commitment is like today, defensively also, to work to help us, it is amazing.”

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Europa League: How Ozil celebrated after Arsenal qualified for final

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Europa League: How Ozil celebrated after Arsenal qualified for final

 

Arsenal midfielder, Mesut Ozil has reacted to his side’s qualification for final of the Europa League.

Arsenal defeated Valencia 7-3 on aggregate to book their place against London rivals, Chelsea in the final in Baku.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang netted a hattrick while Alexandre Lacazette scored one to put the Gunners in control.

Arsenal had won the first leg 3-1 at the Emirate.

Ozil who put up a superlative performance during the game, took to his Tweeter handle to celebrate.

He tweeted, “OFF TO THE FINAL BABY!!! Brilliant night in Spain!”

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PSG Manager, Emery Gives Update On Neymar, Says He Hasn't Congratulated The Team For The Trophy

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PSG Manager, Emery Gives Update On Neymar, Says He Hasn't Congratulated The Team For The Trophy

Paris Saint-Germain manager, Unai Emery, has revealed that Neymar has not called him since they thrashed Monaco 7-1 to clinch the Ligue 1 title.

Emery stated this in an interview with Cadena Cope.

“I spoke with Neymar two or three weeks ago to see how he was and what idea he had of joining the group in training,” he said.

“The players have a chat, so Neymar has direct communication with the players as well as the club and I.

“I have a very good relationship with Neymar. He is committed to the team, to Brazil and he is concerned about his recovery. Neymar is very eager to return and to play one game before the end of the season – that is what he told me when we chatted two weeks ago.”

On the player’s future, Emery said he felt Neymar would stay at the Parc des Princes, despite speculation linking him with a move away.

“I see Neymar in Paris, I honestly feel that – the union between him and PSG will continue,” he said.

“Neymar has it clear what he wants at an individual and collective level. We spoke about it at the beginning of the season with him and the president, and that project remains in place.

“Neymar is searching to have the maximum role at PSG, and PSG is searching to have a big starring role with Neymar’s aid. I would not understand a PSG without Neymar, and Neymar would not understand himself without PSG.”

He said it was “normal that top clubs are interested in him” and added: “He is considered to be, and is proving to be, among the best three players in the world. Of course, at some point, top clubs can knock on the door.”

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