December 4th 2024.
Gary Neville, a legendary player for Manchester United and England, recently watched his former club suffer a 2-0 defeat at the hands of Arsenal. Neville, who was watching the game live on The Overlap, couldn't help but express his frustration at Arsenal's set-piece coach, Nicolas Jover. He even went as far as calling him the "most annoying bloke in football."
It's no surprise that Neville felt this way, as Arsenal's set-piece plays have been a major factor in their success this season. In fact, they have scored more goals from corners than any other team in the Premier League. Before the game, Arsenal's manager Mikel Arteta even praised Jover, stating that he was "very, very important" to the team.
However, despite Arteta's high regard for Jover, Neville still couldn't help but feel annoyed by his tactics. As Arsenal scored yet another goal from a corner, Neville's co-commentator Jamie Carragher joked that Jover could write his own contract and demand any salary he wanted. Jover's importance to the team was undeniable, as Arteta himself admitted that he went to "war" for him when he first joined the team.
Jover, a German-born French coach, has been described as a "genius" by his fellow set-piece analyst Mads Buttgereit. Jover's attention to detail and well-thought-out plans have impressed many, including Buttgereit and Arteta. The two of them share a clear vision of how set-pieces should be executed and Jover plays a crucial role in making that vision a reality.
Despite Arsenal's success in the game, it was a disappointing night for Manchester United and their new manager Ruben Amorim. After a promising 4-0 win against Everton in their previous game, United were unable to keep up with Arsenal's attacking prowess. The defeat left them in the bottom half of the Premier League table, while Arsenal closed the gap on leaders Liverpool to seven points.
Overall, it was a special night for Arsenal, who put on a thrilling performance in front of their home crowd. Arteta was full of praise for his team, especially after taking advantage of Liverpool's minor slip-up in their game against Newcastle United. The energy in the stadium was electric and the team showed their determination to secure every possible result. It was a well-deserved win for Arsenal and a disappointing night for United.
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