FILE PHOTO: Arsenal’s Petr Cech at Aviva Stadium, Dublin, Ireland - August 1, 2018. Action Images via Reuters/Paul Childs
(Reuters) - Arsenal's veteran goalkeeper Petr Cech will start Saturday's Premier League clash against his former club Chelsea despite criticism of his performance in last weekend's defeat by Manchester City, manager Unai Emery said on Thursday.
Cech struggled with Emery's tactics, which involve playing out from the back, in the 2-0 loss to the defending champions. He was criticised by some supporters who called for new signing Bernd Leno to take his place for the London derby.
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