February 2nd 2025.
Tony Adams was not entirely satisfied with one aspect of Arsenal's win over Manchester City. Despite the impressive 5-1 victory, the club legend was left disappointed by one Gunners player. The game was a thrilling one at the Emirates, with Martin Odegaard scoring within the first two minutes. The score remained 1-0 until Erling Haaland equalized for Man City on the 55th minute. However, Arsenal was quick to regain the lead, thanks to Thomas Partey's goal. Myles Lewis-Skelly, Kai Havertz, and Ethan Nwaneri added to the excitement with their impressive performances, securing a fantastic day for the north London team.
Although Adams was delighted with the team's overall performance, the Haaland goal continued to linger in his mind. He was particularly frustrated with the way William Saliba was beaten in the air by Haaland for the goal. Adams contrasted this with Gabriel's physical battle with Haaland throughout the game, which he thoroughly enjoyed. However, he couldn't help but express his disappointment in Saliba's marking. He believed that Saliba should have been more cautious and stayed in front of Haaland instead of getting too tight on him, costing Arsenal a goal. Adams emphasized the importance of learning from such mistakes and using them to improve in future games.
The ongoing rivalry between Gabriel and Haaland began during their last encounter in September when the Man City star threw the ball at Gabriel while celebrating a goal. However, the Arsenal defender got his revenge in the recent game when Odegaard opened the scoring. Adams shared his thoughts on this incident, saying that he would have preferred if Gabriel had lifted a trophy and then called Haaland to tell him about it. He also expressed his love for Gabriel's competitive spirit, which reminded him of his own playing style.
The legendary Arsenal captain had nothing but praise for 18-year-old Myles Lewis-Skelly, who scored his first goal for the club in the game. Adams was impressed by the young defender's attacking intent and his ability to cut inside, as he did when he scored his goal. He even joked about how his former teammates Nigel Winterburn and Lee Dixon would not have been able to pull off such a move. Adams was delighted to see the young players performing so well and creating new positions, such as the "inside left-back," a role that Lewis-Skelly seems to have invented. Overall, Adams was pleased with the team's performance and the potential shown by the young players.
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