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Unai Emery says he wants to bring control to Arsenal

Join us for live coverage as new Arsenal manager Unai Emery faces the press ahead of the club’s trip to Cardiff City on Sunday.

Arsenal enjoyed their first victory under Unai Emery last weekend and the Gunners will be looking to head into the international break on a high when they travel to Wales this weekend.

After disappointing defeats to Premier League big boys Manchester City and Chelsea, Arsenal fought back to beat West Ham 3-1 on Saturday, with Nacho Monreal and Danny Welbeck scoring either side of an Issa Diop own goal.

Emery will likely be asked questions on that performances, while you can bet the likes of Mesut Ozil, Aaron Ramsey and today’s Europa League group stage draw will all be on the agenda. Follow live coverage below.

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Arsenal’s results so far:

• Arsenal 0-2 Manchester City
• Chelsea 3-2 Arsenal
• Arsenal 3-1 West Ham United

Key Points

• Unai Emery's press conference expected at around 2pm
• Arsenal to learn their Europa League opponents at midday
• Cardiff City host Arsenal in the Premier League on Sunday

[31 August 2018 14:27 · Jack de Menezes]

Has Emery banned fruit juice from the club's training ground?

Yes, this is true. I only changed, I like fruit a lot and I like fruit juice. But with a lot of sugar? Not very well. It’s for that and when I was very young, my father was coming every day with one fresh orange fruit juice. I like in my life, more of that. It’s for that, when I arrived here, I asked only for that from the cook. And the players, I think, are the same. They prefer their orange juice fresh.

[31 August 2018 14:30 · Jack de Menezes]

How close is Lucas Torreira to starting his first match?

I am very happy with the player and I think every player can play. They also are working very well every day and demanding me with their works, to start the games. I like this spirit and also the possibility to play for the first 11 is okay. Then there is a possibility to stay in the match and then play. Every player, I am really, really very happy with how they are working and not only with Lucas, but for all.

[31 August 2018 14:33 · Jack de Menezes]

How much of a priority is Europa League?

The situation is different [than it was at Sevilla]. I have learnt from every moment in my career. And now I want to continue improving, each match I think of as 90 minutes against the opposition. I have respect for the opposition but we look to improve with each match. We think match to match and Sunday is an important match for us. They will be tough at their stadium.

[31 August 2018 14:36 · Jack de Menezes]

That's all from Unai Emery for this afternoon. To re-cap:

- Wants to win the Europa League

- Reports of a bust-up with Mesut Özil is "not true"

- Has banned fruit juice from the Arsenal training ground

- Reiss Nelson to sign new contract and join Hoffenheim on loan today

[31 August 2018 14:40 · Jack de Menezes]