Arsenal Football Club has sacked Unai Emery following the club's defeat in the Europa League against Eintracht Frankfurt on Thursday night at the Emirates.

A statement published by the Club to confirm his exit as head coach reads, “We announce today that the decision has been taken to part company with our head coach Unai Emery and his coaching team.

Speaking on behalf of the Arsenal board and our owners Kroenke Sports & Entertainment, Josh Kroenke said: “Our most sincere thanks go to Unai and his colleagues who were unrelenting in their efforts to get the club back to competing at the level we all expect and demand. We wish Unai and his team nothing but future success.”

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Unai Emery lost his job after seven games without win including Frankfurt;s 2-1 win yesterday.
 
According to the club's official mouthpiece, “The decision has been taken due to results and performances not being at the level required.

We have asked Freddie Ljungberg to take responsibility for the first team as interim head coach. We have full confidence in Freddie to take us forward.

 
“The search for a new head coach is underway and we will make a further announcement when that process is complete,” the statement said.

Emery is the second manager to be sacked in the Premier League after Pochettino was axed by Spurs last week.