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Emery vows to continue Arsenal's play from the back style despite ex-player digs

The Gunners struggled against Manchester City, with Petr Cech almost scoring an own goal, but the manager insists he will not abandon his principles

Unai Emery has defended his playing style after Arsenal's defeat to Manchester City, and suggested he will play the same way against Chelsea.

The Gunners lost 2-0 in Emery's opening game, with the north Londoners repeatedly attempting to play out from the back.

Petr Cech was almost left embarrassed as a misplaced pass nearly resulted in an own goal, with the likes of Tony Adams and Paul Merson vocal in their criticisms of the new Gunners boss and his side.