How bad does a team have to be to not embrace the new manager bounce? When one awful managerial tenure ends, it’s often the case that the team picks up form after the new manager takes the reins. But Arsenal have shown absolutely no sign of improvement. A 2-2 draw with Norwich and an embarrassing 2-1 defeat at home to Brighton have left the Arsenal faithful feeling hopeless. Freddie Ljungberg’s audition for the vacant Arsenal position couldn’t have started any worse, with the Gunners stretching their winless streak to nine games. Many a fan would argue that this has happened because the Swede hasn’t changed much from his predecessor’s reign. It’s the same players employing the...
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