Throughout this process Arsenal would do well to maintain their professional relationship with Unai Emery. In many ways the Spaniard is the antithesis of Wenger: a fastidious, and meticulous analyzer of the game, Emery has often displayed a level of pragmatism, and willingness to adapt throughout his travels. Emery undoubtedly has a footballing philosophy, and a way in which he likes to play the game (it is hard to imagine a manager achieving success without one), and for Emery the premise of this often revolves around hard work, an intense press, a desire to play out from the back, and the activation of wingbacks – pushing them high up the pitch. Ideally it can be said that Emery prefers a 4-2-3-1 formation, but he has adjusted his approach to suit various opponents, or utilize talented personnel. It seems obvious now that Emery is not going to receive the same brand of financial support that was gifted to Jurgen Klopp and Pep Guardiola in order to see out his ultimate vision. Fortunately, for Arsenals board, and its supporters, Emery has a proven track record of succeeding in difficult financial situations. This it not to say that the Spanish manager is an antidote in and of himself, but rather a capable operator, who can smooth over periods of transition.