Emery defends Cech after nervy display at Cardiff

Unai Emery has defended the efforts of goalkeeper Petr Cech after another nervy display in Arsenal's Premier League win over Cardiff City on Sunday.

The 36-year-old, who has kept new signing Bernd Leno out of the team in the opening four matches, has been criticised for struggling to adapt to Emery's demands for the Gunners to play the ball out of the back consistently.

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