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Emery hails PSG mentality after Caen thrashing

Paris Saint-Germain head coach Unai Emery hailed the mentality of his side after they crushed Caen 6-0 on Friday to move top of Ligue 1.

Edinson Cavani shrugged off criticism of his performance in the 1-1 Champions League draw with Arsenal in midweek by hitting four goals in the first half to kick off the rout.

"For me it's consistency," said Emery. "The style is winning.

"After, there is work to change, to see how you're going to win.

"For me, today, the team had the mentality we want. They played with intensity and consistency throughout the match. We started well, with a solid block.

"The first opportunity for us fell to Cavani from a pass from Di Maria and we continued. After he continued and he scored on all occasions."

"Today, I told the players it was important not to concede goals," the Spaniard said. "It was the most important thing.

"After, we will have chances and score goals. There was the effectiveness of the players to score goals, but for me the most important was not to concede goals."

"For me, all players are the same," Emery said. "Today, those who were the best for this match were here.

"Today I am very happy with the team and we will work for Tuesday's game with everyone. 

"There are no problems [with Ben Arfa], it is a purely sporting matter. It is not a question of level. Today Augustin played - and played well. I want everyone who works and after all players are the same for me."