Emery acknowledged that his team improved during the match, scoring a goal and creating chances to win. He noted that the team competed well and deserved more, but was ultimately unable to secure a victory.

Emery emphasized that several players who joined the team in the last moments of the transfer window needed time to gain confidence and adapt to the team's structure. He praised their performance, saying they created chances and showed a strong team spirit.

Emery expressed gratitude to the supporters, who he said provided great effort and support throughout the match. He acknowledged that the team was disappointed with the loss, but remained committed to improving and moving forward.

Looking ahead to the next match against Sunderland on Sunday, Emery emphasized the importance of continuing to work hard and practice to improve the team's performance.

Emery highlighted several positives from the match, including Harvey Elliott's goal-scoring performance, the effective press from John McGinn, and the team's creation of several clear chances to score.

He emphasized that the team is getting better, but still has work to do to achieve its goals. Emery emphasized the need to continue practicing and preparing for the next match, and to keep making progress.