Youth players 'do impressions of Emery' as under-fire boss battles for respect

Arsenal youth players reportedly have no fears about 'openly doing impressions of Unai Emery', as the under fire Spaniard battles to retain his job at the Emirates.

Emery's position has come under serious scrutiny in recent weeks, after Arsenal's poor form on the pitch.

The former Seville and Paris Saint Germain manager often purveys a relaxed demeanor, and now that appears to have encouraged younger players to begin poking fun, as report the Independent.

It is claimed that younger players around Arsenal's Colney training base now take the mick out of Emery 'in a way that is a lot more cynical than the light-hearted "good ebening" internet memes.'

Emery's pronunciation of 'good evening' quickly went viral online after he was appointed as Arsenal manager, and the phrase has stuck with him ever since as something of a catchphrase.

The Independent report, via a club source, that the phrase is one of the many elements that some squad members now 'mercilessly take the p**** out of.'

Emery's cause was not helped in midweek, as Arsenal surrendered a 4-2 lead at Anfield to be defeated by Liverpool on penalties.

The Gunners - though they had many several changes - were up against a youthful and untried Liverpool squad selected by Jurgen Klopp.