Arsenal manager Emery praises defenders for clean sheet

Unai Emery believes Arsenal's defence deserved praise after Sunday's 1-0 win over Bournemouth at the Emirates.

David Luiz's early header was enough for the Gunners to take three points and their second clean sheet of the season.

And Emery was happy to see his defence play with discipline and desperation.

Asked if his defenders should be praised, the Spaniard said: "Yes. I remember the last match we played, every match we played here in the Premier League.

"We played two matches in the Europa League and the Cup and won 4-0 and 5-0. Also, we can remember and improve that speed.

"The level in the Premier League is more than the cup with Nottingham Forest or Standard Liege, but also, we want to play with style, creating chances, being competitive and being consistent in the 90 minutes. We want to use that way.

"Our objective was first to win, and after to take that way. In the first half, we did that. In the second half, they were pushing in some moments with their game plan and we struggled. We were defensively solid and strong.

"In the first half, it was a good example of the way [we want to play]. I am very critical of myself and ourselves but also I think we can be positive.

"We are now third in the table, we have many young players, they are getting better, and we have many positive things. Sometimes we forget Matteo - he is a very young player and he is progressing, but he is 19 or 20 years old. With Lucas Torreira also."