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Emery hopes a win over Eintracht Frankfurt acts as fig leaf to fans

Arsenal's underfire manager Unai Emery is hoping victory over Eintracht Frankfurt and ending their six game run without a win will begin the process of winning back the fans.[Courtesy]

Under-fire Arsenal manager Unai Emery hopes a win in Thursday's Europa League match over Eintracht Frankfurt will begin the process of reconnecting with the Gunners' disgruntled supporters.

The 48-year-old Spaniard has come under increasing pressure in his second season in charge -- taking over after Arsene Wenger's nearly three-decade reign came to an end -- with the team on a run of six games without a win.

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