Arsenal star blames Emery’s methods for Premier League woes

Armenia international, Henrikh Mkhitaryan claims the coaching methods of Arsenal manager Unai Emery is the reason why Arsenal is struggling this season.

He edged it contributed to his exit at the Emirates Stadium, with the Spaniard trying to rein in his attacking instincts.

Mkhitaryan joined Arsenal in January 2018 as Alexis Sanchez headed in the opposite direction to Manchester United.

“He paid more attention to tactics, so my role changed.

“I was starting as a winger, but had to build play with the defensive midfielder.

“It’s why I couldn’t contribute as many goals or assists.

“I like to play more freely and move wherever there’s space, but you have to do the job that the manager asks,” Mkhitaryan told FourFourTwo.

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Mkhitaryan enjoyed a productive start to his spell with Arsenal, registering three assists in one outing against Everton.