Eager Robert Pires was turned down for Arsenal job

Robert Pires has confirmed that he applied to Unai Emery for a position with his backroom team at Arsenal only to find that there is no vacancy at present.

“Yes, this is true,” said the former Gunners ‘Invincible’. “My plan was to work with him on the staff because I know the club, I know the players. For me, it would be interesting to work with him because I know his philosophy. I know he is a very good manager.