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'Do it now!' - Arsenal fans send message to Raul Sanllehi amid Mauricio Pochettino claims

Arsenal head coach Unai Emery faces increasing pressure after the Gunners' 2-2 draw with Southampton on Saturday.

The result was Arsenal's fifth Premier League game without a win, and leaves the club eight points adrift of the top four.

Emery's position at the club is thought to be secure for the time being, and he was given a vote of confidence by directors Raul Sanllehi and Vinai Venkatesham prior to the international break.

But there is a growing feeling of discontent around the Arsenal fanbase that a change needs to be made.

North London rivals Tottenham have been struggling all season and chairman Daniel Levy decided to make a big decision on Tuesday, despite five-and-a-half good years at the club, to dispense with Mauricio Pochettino's services.

That move certainly had the desired effect with Spurs, as they beat West Ham at the London Stadium on Saturday lunchtime - their first away win since January.

And after Arsenal could only draw with Southampton, it brought the white half of north London to within one point of the Gunners in the Premier League table.

football.london understands that Sanllehi and Venkatesham went into the Arsenal dressing room after the Saints stalemate on Saturday.

According to The Mail, Gunners head of football Sanllehi and technical director Edu are keen on giving Emery several more games to turn things around, but some board members believe the Spaniard should be sacked.

The report claims the process of identifying a long-term replacement has begun, with former Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri, Manchester City assistant manager Mikel Arteta both in the frame.

Former Spurs head coach Mauricio Pochettino is also a name mentioned, but there is an acceptance that there is a remote chance of luring the Argentinian to the club.

Despite this, the supporters at the Emirates have urged the board to make a radical and controversial decision - to appoint Pochettino as Emery's replacement.

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