Arsenal news: Everything Unai Emery said in his press conference ahead of Saturday's Huddersfield match
Emery faced the press this afternoon ahead of Saturday's visit of Huddersfield
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Your support makes all the difference.The Premier League’s hectic Christmas calendar starts now. Just one day after Arsenal’s exciting 2-2 draw with Manchester United at Old Trafford, Unai Emery will face the press at London Colney to preview the club’s weekend clash with struggling Huddersfield.
In a busy afternoon, Emery suggested that Matteo Guendouzi should get his hair cut after Marouane Fellaini pulled it back at Old Trafford.
There were also updates on Rob Holding and Mesut Ozil's injuries. Scroll through the live blog below to see everything Emery said.
On what he’s made of Huddersfield
"I’ve learnt in the Premier League that every team has good players, good organisation, good possibilities in the 90 minutes against every team. On Saturday, the first thing is a very big respect, more than Manchester United, more than Tottenham, because we need a high level in our performance to win against them.
"At the beginning, sure we need a high level individually and collectively. I told you at the beginning of this press conference, on Tuesday against Bournemouth, they played a very good match. Also they won at [Wolves] in the last match away. On Saturday, they are going to push a lot and [will want] a surprise. We are very convinced in our way - work, prepare, respect, push with our supporters at the Emirates and feel the spirit with them."
On David Wagner’s job
"Very good work. He’s done very good work, organised. Each team, each coach, each player here has positive [aspects]. The opposition we need to respect a lot in every match."
On upcoming ‘winnable’ games
"The next match."
That's a wrap!
That's all from Unai Emery's live press conference. There'll be more juicy news lines on the Independent Sport website this evening, so keep an eye out for that.
I'm off to get my haircut in case Fellaini is in town...
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