Unai Emery to stick with Petr Cech for Chelsea clash after deeming Bernd Leno not ready
Arsenal boss Unai Emery is to keep the faith with Petr Cech for Saturdays trip to Stamford Bridge to face Chelsea.
The veteran goalkeeper came in for criticism for his display against Manchester City last Sunday after he appeared uncomfortable in playing out from the back under the Spaniards new methods.
Cech did make a string of fine saves but social media was awash with a series of videos mocking the 36-year-old.
Bernd Leno signed for Arsenal in the summer in a £22m deal from Bayer Leverkusen and had been expected to be the clubs no.1 against City.
However, the Daily Star claims the German has failed to convince Emery hes ready to make the step up and Cech will keep his place against Chelsea.
Emerys backroom staff are said to be in agreement with the Spaniard and feel that throwing Leno in now could prove detrimental to their long-term hopes of him making the grade at the Emirates.
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Chelsea kicked off their campaign with a comprehensive 3-0 win against Huddersfield and will be favourites to topple the Gunners.
That would leave Emery without a win and zero points in his first two games but the board have assured him they are taking into account the clubs difficult start to the season.
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