Unai Emery backs Mourinho sacking and warns of Manchester United threat

• ‘They lost a lot of points,’ says Arsenal manager
• Emery promises to field strong lineup in FA Cup tie

Unai Emery believes Manchester United’s decision to sack José Mourinho in December was completely justified given their low points tally and lack of competitive edge.

According to the Arsenal manager, anyone who falls below expected standards has to accept they are in the firing line. “This is normal,” Emery said. “I was not surprised because this team has big players and can think about winning the Premier League. They lost a lot of points.” At the sharp end of management there was not much room for sympathy.

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