Wenger loves Arsenal under Emery as new boss has got defensive stability the Frenchman lost
The 69-year-old has praised the Gunners boss and has spoken of his delight that the North London side are proving their doubters wrong
FORMER Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has heaped praise on successor Unai Emery as he believes the Spaniard has brought defensive stability back to the club.
The ex-Paris Saint-Germain manager oversaw a 22-game unbeaten run, with his side sitting just three points off fourth-placed Chelsea.
Many had predicted another season of frustration at the Emirates after the North London club finished in sixth place last campaign.
But Wenger has revealed he knew his former employers would impress this term, and has spoken of his delight that they are proving their doubters wrong.
Speaking to , the 69-year-old said: "I think Emery is doing an excellent job.
“With the recruits he has brought in, it has brought a form of defensive stability and so I think everything is going well.
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“The team is in good hands and I always said that. A lot of people thought when I left the club that the team would need to completely rebuild – I never thought that.
“I am very happy that these people have been proven wrong."
After putting themselves in contention for the Champions League places, Arsenal have lost back-to-back games in all competitions.
They suffered a 3-2 loss against Southampton at St Mary's last Sunday, before they were knocked out of the Carabao Cup against bitter rivals Tottenham on Wednesday.
