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title: "Emery infuriates Arsenal fans with glowing Southampton assessment"
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author: "Ryan Darby"
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published: "2019-11-23T07:00:11Z"
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# Emery infuriates Arsenal fans with glowing Southampton assessment

Unai Emery has infuriated Arsenal supporters with his lack of ambition ahead of today’s game against Southampton.

[Speaking to the media ahead of the clash, as cited on social media](https://twitter.com/MrArsenicTM/status/1197516527530127361?s=20), Emery was rather coy in his answers.

Despite Southampton being just a point off the foot of the table, Emery said:

> Every team is difficult in the Premier League. They need points and are playing better away from home. I think they will be very motivated but we need to impose and show our gameplan on Saturday.

His lacklustre approach to a game Arsenal should really be winning with ease has these fans on social media furious.

> Twitter: @MrArsenicTM “We need to impose and show our game plan on Saturday”
>
> Can’t wait for a bore 0-0 with 1 shot on targe… https://t.co/OyCa9YlqkP (@\_\_\_James14)

> Twitter: @MrArsenicTM I hope he is the next casualty to lose his job and the situation of sacking emery requires prayers, ??… https://t.co/CkSwRn8YgM (@Basheer3897)

> Twitter: @MrArsenicTM Dudes making out Southampton like they’re peak Barca Going to be same as usual bore draw or loss ? (@topgooner100)

> Twitter: @MrArsenicTM @JosephDundas Another defeat or draw looking likely for Arsenal. This guy have got a weak mindset. Mak… https://t.co/6a5d7RqEDy (@kolaibi07)

> Twitter: @MrArsenicTM Can’t wait for Ward-Prowse to look like Prime David Beckham on Saturday (@Chief\_Torbah)

> Twitter: @MrArsenicTM This guy sounds like a defeated Man. Where is his courage and ruthlessness? (@Modirwa\_E)

### Read Arsenal verdict

While on one hand, Emery has to remain respectful in his comments about Southampton, he really isn’t helping himself with this negative attitude.

He is at risk of talking the Saints up too much. They sit just a point off the bottom of the table and this game represents a perfect opportunity for the Gunners to build some confidence and get some points on the board.

Emery needs to shift his mindset if the club want to turn things around this season.