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'Arsenal's players don't know what Emery wants them to do' - Smith concerned by Gunners boss' 'confusing' tactics

The former striker believes there are players within the squad at the Emirates Stadium who are struggling to grasp the Spaniard's ideas

Former Arsenal striker Alan Smith has revealed that some of the Gunners' players are struggling to understand Unai Emery’s tactical instructions.

The north London outfit have made an encouraging start to the new Premier League season, picking up seven points from their first four matches.

Despite that, in his column for the Evening Standard, Smith voiced his concerns around some of Arsenal’s football, which he believes is showing few signs of improving, with it partly down to a lack of clarity between players and manager.