“We had some clear criteria. The first was progressive, entertaining football, a personality that fit with Arsenal’s values and also a record of developing players through detailed tactical instructions, cultural demands, pushing players and demanding more from them.
“All good football clubs have a good review process.
“We analysed on a basis that every coach in the world would be interested in this position.
“Having gone through that process we created a long list, an eight-person list.
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Unai Emery joins Arsenal after two years at PSG
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“All of those eight people who we approached were interested in the position.
“All of them took part in extensive personal interviews with us.
“None of them withdrew their interest right up to when we informed them of our decision.
“Our first interview was conducted on April 25, our last was on May 15.
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Mikel Arteta (left) was interviewed for the Arsenal job
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“We interviewed Unai on May 10.
“We made our unanimous recommendation on May 18. The formal recommendation was supported by a 100-page dossier with references, analysis, videos.
“We flew to Atlanta and spoke to Stan and Josh Kroenke. We flew back last night.
“All of the board members were energised, enthusiastic of the recommendation and endorsed the recommendation.”