Arsenal news as Mikel Arteta's in-game tactics were quickly identified by Gary Neville during the game with Liverpool
Arsenal continued to play at their flowing best against Liverpool on Sunday. The Gunners came into the trip to Anfield on the back of seven straight Premier League games and full of confidence.
Mikel Arteta's men saw their lead at the top of the table trimmed to only five points on Saturday after Manchester City comfortably beat Southampton 3-1. However, the north Londoners responded by racing into a 2-0 lead in the opening half-hour against Liverpool.
After Martinelli's opener, goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale required treatment with one of his eyes before Jesus went down shortly after doubling the lead. On both occasions, Arteta made the most of the opportunity to gather the rest of his players around the touchline to hand out instructions.
And Neville was quick TO highlight the tactic by the Spaniard. "It’s interesting, when Liverpool got a chance last time with Robertson, Ramsdale went down. When they got a chance this time, Gabriel went down," the former Manchester United man said on Sky Sports.
"You just wonder whether Arteta’s said we can’t let them get ahead of steam, every time there’s a chance, kill the game for a minute or so. It’s clever if he’s done that. I don’t believe it’s a coincidence."
Evanskelly
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Nonsense app Man city beat Southampton 4-1 And not 3-1 😒😒
Niucikmpru
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Gary Neville talking about tactics. FINISHED. He was best coach of La Liga. Stupid guy.
Miockmnt
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following Newcastle's blueprints 🤣
Cimblnopyz
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Shu..... t. Neville the crier. prepare your self for heart attack. Arsenal must win the league. The same Liverpool gave you guys 7.Show some respect Neviculus
Cimblnopyz
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Shu..... t. Neville the crier. prepare your self for heart attack. Arsenal must win the league. The same Liverpool gave you guys 7.Show some respect Nil
zebaelmy
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Cunning but turned coward in the second half opting for defensive instead of going all out to widen the score line to kill off the game. He forgotten that Liverpool will find ways to come back and not stop trying until the very last minute. Protecting a 2 goal lead with 45mins to play is not ideal and made you such a coward when your players are so good and dangerous in attacking.
FaithEvans
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But did it backfire? And now Man City are coming!!!
If you had done it against Real Madrid, Benzema won't break his fast with you. 😜
Stickle
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But did it backfire? And now Man City are coming!!!
SheldonCooper
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It's nothing to hide. It's been done since football was invented. Good coaches use them well to their advantage. Bad coaches loses 7-0 to Barca.