Emery’s side were under the cosh in the first half at the Emirates Stadium, but Cech came to their rescue with a series of fine saves.
Having survived Everton’s opening salvo, the Gunners clinched their fourth successive Premier League victory thanks to second-half goals from Alexandre Lacazette and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
Lacazette’s sublime strike will stand the test of time, but Aubameyang’s was more fortunate as Gabon forward was clearly offside.
While the predatory form of Arsenal’s strikers was encouraging for Emery, the Gunners boss was more heartened by his team’s first clean-sheet of the season.
It was a well-timed display from Cech after the former Chelsea star was replaced by pre-season signing Bernd Leno for Thursday’s Europa League win over Vorskla Poltava.
Emery’s decision sparked claims Cech was on the way out, but the Arsenal captain had other ideas as he rolled back the years with a vintage display.
“We are very happy with the goalkeepers. Petr has big experience and big quality. He has started the season very well,” Emery said.
“He is performing like we want and today he showed us he is very well.
“I’m surprised there are a lot of questions about Cech, because in the pre-season and in the first matches with us he played well.
“Leno is calm. He knows he is working well but Petr Cech is performing well.
“Leno will improve and learn with us. He has a big future.”
Cech, 36, added: “Everton created a lot of chances in the first half and we had to stick together.
“I’m delighted with the performance and the clean sheet. I had a lot to do today and I had to help the team stay in the game.
“As an experienced player, you have to do your part.”
(AFP)
