Arsenal: A history of results after bad starts to the season

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 22: Romelu Lukaku of Chelsea shoots past Bernd Leno of Arsenal to score the first goal as Rob Holding looks on during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Chelsea at Emirates Stadium on August 22, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images) /

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2. Unai Emery takes over Arsenal after 22 years under Arsene Wenger

It was never going to be easy for whoever replaced Arsene Wenger. The club had already begun its slide from the top four when Unai Emery was appointed Arsenal’s new manager.

Like this year, the Gunners were dealt a tough start to the season with Manchester City visiting the Emirates followed by a trip to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. They lost both matches, 2-0 and 3-2, respectively.

Emery picked up his first win as Arsenal manager on matchday three as his side defeated West Ham 3-1.

The Gunners ended September fifth in the table with 15 points. In the end, Emery’s first season as Arsenal manager ended with a fifth-place finish.

Emery has become the Europa League king and in 2019 he took the Gunners to the final of the competition. Unfortunately, they lost 4-1 to Chelsea in Baku.