Arsenal manager Unai Emery has confirmed that one of the players who received criticism after Sunday’s game will be retained in the starting eleven.

The new Gunners boss named a changed team for the first game of the season against Manchester City with a few surprises as a couple of his new signings were placed on the bench.

Arguably the most notable decision of all was the one which saw Bernd Leno sit on the sidelines as Petr Cech started in goal.

And despite the criticism which Cech received for his display against City, the Arsenal boss has confirmed he will not be dropped this weekend.

“I am very happy with his performance,” Emery explained.

“He has experience, he has quality, he has the capacity.

“Also, with Bernd Leno [it’s the same]. They are two goalkeepers who are important for us. They have different qualities but for us in the way we want to play, they can [both] play.

“For Saturday, the decision for me is easy. Petr Cech can continue to start the match, I believe in him. [But] If Bernd starts, I believe in him also.”

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