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Neville and Carragher Slam Arteta's Tactics Amid Injury Woes

9/26/2025

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Gary Neville criticized Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta for conservative tactics in recent matches, including Manchester City, after benching Eberechi Eze and Bukayo Saka, despite Gabriel Martinelli’s equalizer.
Jamie Carragher echoed concerns, saying selections could affect morale and questioning Arteta’s claim of an attacking team.
Arteta defended his approach, claiming Arsenal controlled possession against City, while Martin Odegaard’s injury poses challenges.

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Gary Neville criticized Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta for conservative tactics in recent matches, including Manchester City, after benching Eberechi Eze and Bukayo Saka, despite Gabriel Martinelli’s equalizer.
Jamie Carragher echoed concerns, saying selections could affect morale and questioning Arteta’s claim of an attacking team.
Arteta defended his approach, claiming Arsenal controlled possession against City, while Martin Odegaard’s injury poses challenges.