Arsenal's decision to allow Jack Wilshere to leave Emirates Stadium was a "tactical" and "technical" one, according to Unai Emery. Wilshere's 17-year association with Arsenal came to an end when he joined the Hammers on a free transfer after Emery was unable to give the midfielder any guarantees about first-team football. Despite making his debut as a 16-year-old and establishing himself as a first-team regular by the age of 20, Wilshere's Arsenal career was blighted by injury and he made just 25 Premier League appearances in his last three seasons with the club. Emery made no mention of Wilshere's injuries when discussing the decision to let the 26-year-old leave,...
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