Former Arsenal player Sol Campbell said that coach Unai Emery will have to quickly adapt to the pace of the Premier League. Arsenal will have the toughest of starts to their Premier League campaign as they will first take on Manchester City before locking horns with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
Campbell said, “The Premier League is going to be in your face, not relaxed like some of the leagues he has been in. He 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. I’m sure there are plenty of people around briefing him and I am sure he will be ready for it. A lot of teams have improved – Tottenham, Liverpool, the two Manchester clubs – so it’s tough to get into that top four but hopefully he can surprise us.”
Regarding the Gunners’ midfield, the former defender said, “The midfield has changed, Jack [Wilshere] has gone. Hopefully there are no more midfield players leaving, I’m talking about Aaron [Ramsey], hopefully he can organise his contract and stay.
Emery is the sort of manager who will look at certain players and positions. Defensively that was what was lacking. Hopefully that won’t take away from the attacking side of and he will find a balance.”
