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Arsenal news: Graeme Souness criticises TWO Gunners stars during Cardiff match
ARSENAL’s style of play under Unai Emery has been questioned by many onlookers this season and it was no different for the trip to Cardiff today.
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Emery has made it clear he wants his defence and goalkeeper to play out from the back.
However, Arsenal No 1 Petr Cech has looked uncomfortable with the new tactic introduced by the Spanish head coach.
Cech almost gave away a calamitous goal against Cardiff today, passing straight to Harry Arter on the edge of his 18-yard area.
However, Arter fired his effort over the bar and Cech got away with it.
Sokratis here hasn’t got a left foot, so he’s got back on his right foot
There were several other moments in the game where the Gunners defence looked nervous playing out.
Sky Sports pundit Graeme Souness was not impressed with what he saw - with Cech and Sokratis Papastathopoulos namechecked as the former Liverpool star took aim.
“Sokratis here hasn’t got a left foot, so he’s got back on his right foot,” Souness said.
“That’s once, and they’ll do it again.
“Open your body out, play it down the line, his touch is not good enough.
“In that position where you’re being pressed, I suppose the pass from Petr Cech dictates everything, but open your body up and play it down the line when they’re trying to put a press on you.
“That ball’s not good enough, it should have come quicker.
“It should have allowed him to take it to his left-hand side and play it down the line.
“But instead, it’s a great chance for Harry Arter but he really should score it.”
Arsenal beat Cardiff 3-2 to secure Emery's first points away from home.
Goals from Shkodran Mustafi, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette were enough for the victory.
Victor Camarasa and Danny Ward netted in vain for the home side.