Arsenal head coach Unai Emery has revealed he has long been aware of Sunday's opponents Southampton - because of the exploits of Sky Sports pundit Matt Le Tissier. Emery may be relatively new to English football but the Spaniard says he has been watching Southampton for years. Arsenal host the Saints on Sunday knowing a victory could see them return to the Premier League top four. Ahead of the game, Emery recalled watching Le Tissier excel for Southampton, back in the days when the manager was attempting to make his way as a player in Spain, before injury cut short his career. Matt Le Tissier was a one-club man"My memory of him is that he was a very, very special player," Emery told Arsenal.com"He's one player who I would watch, when I was watching the Premier League in Spain.

Source: Sky sports February 23, 2019 13:07 UTC