Arsenal players are right behind manager Unai Emery, despite their opening day defeat at home to Manchester City.

The Daily Mail says it is becoming increasingly clear to Arsenal players that their new manager will adapt tactics according to the opposition, a philosophy that represents a significant step away from Arsene Wenger's regime.

Similarly, the players have found Emery's approach to games against Arsenal's closest rivals a refreshing change.

Wenger was so convinced by his team's attacking capabilities that he'd often send teams out with an overwhelmingly forward-thinking strategy regardless of the opposition.

While Arsenal ended the game with a 2-0 loss, Emery's players believe the clear intention from their new manager to tweak their possession-based philosophy according to the opposition will be of long-term benefit.