October 6th 2024.
Arsenal showed their fighting spirit as they came from behind to secure a crucial 3-1 victory over Southampton at the Emirates. Pundit Gary Neville was full of praise for the Gunners, but also issued a warning to Mikel Arteta's team about the importance of staying on pace with league leaders Manchester City.
The game started off with a surprising turn of events as underdogs Southampton took the lead in the 55th minute through Cameron Archer, much to the dismay of the home crowd. However, Arsenal quickly responded with an equalizer from Kai Havertz, followed by goals from Gabriel Martinelli and Bukayo Saka to secure the win.
With this result, Arsenal now sit in third place, just one point behind league leaders Liverpool and Manchester City. Neville pointed out that at this stage last season, City were in a similar position and ultimately went on to win the title. He also mentioned that City will have the opportunity to reclaim their spot at the top when they face Wolves after the international break.
Neville also praised City for their resilience in a tough match against Fulham, but also expressed concerns about their open midfield. On the other hand, he had some choice words for Southampton manager Russell Martin, who had previously criticized Arsenal for being "soft" and lacking in spirit. Neville believes that the Gunners proved him wrong with their strong performance.
Looking ahead, Neville stressed the importance for Arsenal to not fall behind in the title race. He compared their situation to when Jose Mourinho took over at Chelsea in the mid-2000s and changed the game by starting strong and staying ahead of the pack. He believes that with the likes of Klopp's Liverpool and Arteta's Arsenal, teams can no longer afford to play catch up and must stay on par with the top teams from the very beginning.
In conclusion, Neville applauded Arsenal for their win and praised their fighting spirit, but also reminded them of the importance of not falling behind in the title race. He also emphasized the need for consistency and staying on pace with the top teams in order to have a chance at winning the league.
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