Carabao Cup:Arsenal manager,Emery was delighted with Rob Holding's return

Arsenal manager, Unai Emery, was delighted with Rob Holding’s “perfect” return, as they reached the Carabao Cup last-16, with a comprehensive 5-0 victory over Nottingham Forest.

Returning duo Holding and Bellerin impressed on a memorable night at the Emirates, alongside summer signing Kieran Tierney.

Gabriel Martinelli scored a brace, while Reiss Nelson, Joe Willock and Holding also got on the scoresheet.

Asked about Holding’s return, Emery told reporters after the game: “It is perfect to have more options at centre back.

“His spirit, his positive minutes. Every day in training he helps us to have more performances like a team.

“He needed to take minutes and confidence. It was a perfect match. He was a little tired at the end, he’s happy.”