Unai Emery defends decision not to shake Mikel Arteta hand as Arsenal beat Villa

“It is simple,” said Emery when asked about the non-handshake in his post-match press conference.

GOOD EBENING: Unai Emery, left, defended his decision not to shake Mikel Arteta’s hand (PA)

Unai Emery defended his decision not to shake Mikel Arteta’s hand by claiming it was “cold” at the Emirates after his former club Arsenal ran riot to secure a statement 4-1 win.

Arsenal sit five points clear at the top of the Premier League following second-half goals from Gabriel, Martin Zubimendi, Leandro Trossard and Gabriel Jesus. Ollie Watkins scored a consolation for Aston Villa in injury time.