And now he has revealed what he said to his squad upon meeting him.
When asked by Soccer AM the first thing he told his Arsenal team, Emery said: “We need and we want and we have a new opportunity to write a new history, starting today.”
Emery wasn’t overly busy during the January transfer window, making just one signing.
That was Denis Suarez, who arrived on loan from Barcelona on the final day of the window.
Unai Emery took over as Arsenal boss in the summer (Image: GETTY)
Unai Emery has led Arsenal into the Premier League top four (Image: GETTY)
The midfielder will stay at the Emirates until the end of the season, with the Gunners then having an option to buy.
Suarez previously worked under Emery at Sevilla, helping the club win the Europa League.
And the new arrival revealed what makes Emery a special coach.
"I think the main thing is that he dedicates a great deal of time to his work," he said.
"He spends many hours and days watching videos of other teams and his own side.
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