Arsenal's Unai Emery should follow Pep Guardiola's blueprint , says Ray Parlour

There is some pressure on Unai Emery already, says Ray Parlour

Arsenal head coach Unai Emery should be encouraged to follow Pep Guardiola's blueprint at Manchester City, says Ray Parlour.

Arsenal have lost their first two Premier League matches this season - a 2-0 loss at home to City and a 3-2 defeat at Chelsea.

Emery likes to start his play from the back - something Guardiola introduced to City when he came to the club in 2016 - and Parlour feels the Arsenal boss could use his compatriot's success as an example to his players.

 

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He said: "I know he [Emery] is trying to play out from the back. There were occasions during the Manchester City game especially when it wasn't working.

"And they are trying to play out like the manager said but as a football player you have to make the right decision and if it isn't on - you go a bit longer.

"It's the right way to play, [Pep] Guardiola has cracked it. He knew he had a problem with the goalkeeper and he addressed it with Ederson.

"He had a problem with the right-back, he addressed it with Kyle Walker, so maybe Emery has to go through some sort of situation as him.