Three reasons why Unai Emery didn't deserve to be sacked

#2 He gave young players a chance

Emery was committed to giving young players a chance

No manager at a top side has given more young players first-team chances this season than Unai Emery. The Spaniard stayed true to the ethos of the club and thrust his faith into the hands of kids. To adopt such an approach requires courage and shows Unai Emery was committed to the long-term future of the club. Such was the 48-year-old’s commitment to the club, he had a vision of the players he could see representing this club for a decade to come.

Arsène Wenger was known for giving talented young players a chance, especially in the Carabao Cup, but Emery has taken that one step further by playing them in the most-watched league in the world. The likes of Bukayo Saka, Joe Willock, Gabriel Martinelli, Reiss Nelson and Matteo Guendouzi were all shown ample amounts of faith by the Spaniard, thus establishing them as first-team regulars.