Arsenal manager Unai Emery says red carded Matteo Guendouzi playing with 'spirit that I want'

Following Mattéo Guendouzi's red card Arsenal were forced to dig deep to get past a valiant Blackpool at The Emirates. LONDON -- Arsenal coach Unai Emery defended Matteo Guendouzi after his red card nearly cost Arsenal a victory in the Carabao Cup, saying the teenage midfielder is playing with the "spirit that I want." Guendouzi helped set up Arsenal's first goal in the 2-1 win over Blackpool but was handed a second yellow card for pulling down Jordan Thompson after 55 minutes, handing Blackpool a lifeline. Paudie O'Connor pulled a goal back for the visitors, but Arsenal saw the game out after Blackpool were also...

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