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| New Arsenal manager Unai Emery |
Arsenal manager Unai Emery must adapt to the rapid pace of the Premier League quickly if he is to lead the team to success this season, former defender Sol Campbell has said.
Former Paris St Germain and Sevilla boss Emery took over at Arsenal from Frenchman Arsene Wenger in May and is tasked with reinstating the club as one of the most dominant sides in the English top-flight following recent underwhelming seasons.
Campbell, who made 210 appearances for Arsenal, believes the English league will be different to Emeryโs previous experiences in the La Liga and Ligue 1.
โThe Premier League is going to be in your face, not relaxed like some of the leagues he has been in,โ Campbell told Sky Sports.
โHe will have to adjust to the pressure, week in, week out. Some managers get shocked by it but he must get accustomed to it quickly.โ
The former England international is also hopeful that Emeryโs focus on defensive improvement will not strip Arsenal of their attacking threat.
โEmery is the sort of manager who will look at certain players and positions. Defensively that was what was lacking,โ Campbell added. โHopefully that wonโt take away from the attacking side of and he will find a balance.โ
Emery will lead Arsenal against champions Manchester City in his first league match in charge on Aug. 12.
