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Report: Arsenal remain '100%' behind Emery despite struggles

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Unai Emery's time at Arsenal isn't up just yet.

Despite a horrid run of recent results, including Saturday's insipid defeat to Leicester City, the Arsenal hierarchy remains "100%" behind the Spanish manager, according to The Athletic's David Ornstein.

The Gunners, who are sixth in the table and well behind in the race for a Champions League spot, are off to their worst league start since 1982-83.

But Emery, who has come under increased scrutiny from Arsenal supporters desperate to see him relieved of his duties, will get the remainder of the season to turn the team around, Ornstein adds.

There were rumblings after Saturday's 2-0 setback that former Barcelona bench boss Luis Enrique was in the running to replace Emery at the Emirates. But the 49-year-old won't consider a return to the touchline right now after leaving his Spain post in June due to personal reasons, Julien Laurens and Moises Llorens of ESPN report.

While Arsenal head of football Raul Sanllehi appears content to give Emery a chance to get the club back on track, the three-time Europa League winner's standing will almost certainly be re-evaluated if things deteriorate further after the international break.

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