Gary Neville says Arsenal's goal response was 'strange'

Gary Neville claims Arsenal are showing ‘signs of wobble’ after Theo Walcott scored against his former side… and says the Gunners’ response was ‘extremely strange’ after players huddled on the pitch

  • Arsenal fell two goals behind Southampton in a stunning start to their match 
  • The Saints took an early advantage thanks to Carlos Alcaraz and Theo Walcott 
  • Follow the Premier League clash between Arsenal and Southampton here

Gary Neville has said that Arsenal are showing ‘signs of wobble’ after Southampton took an early two-goal lead in their clash. 

The Gunners were stunned early on in their clash with the Saints as Carlos Alcaraz and Theo Walcott struck to give the visitors a two-goal advantage.

After Walcott’s goal, the Arsenal players formed into a huddle on the pitch as they looked to calm their nerves and find their way back into the match.

It seemed to work as moments later they found a goal through Gabriel Martinelli, but Sky Sports commentator Gary Neville said it was ‘strange’.

‘Shock, absolute shock around this stadium, Zinchenko is forming a huddle, I have to say he would be better getting round his centre-back than forming a huddle, this is extremely strange, extremely strange,’ Neville said. 

Arsenal’s players gathered in a huddle after falling behind by two goals to Southampton

Gary Neville blasted the behaviour as ‘extremely strange’ as the Gunners sunk behind 

‘Odegaard is having a word saying what’s going on. It’s all a little odd. If you wanted signs of nerves, signs of wobble, signs of tension, you’re seeing it all in front of your eyes.

‘I talked about punching through midfield, Walcott takes Gabriel wide and cuts back inside, brilliant connection from Southampton, Walcott knows how to score that goal, how many times has we seen it in an Arsenal shirt, this stadium is stunned.’

The Gunners had a terrible start against the bottom-placed team in the league, as Aaron Ramsdale’s pass gifted an opportunity to Carlos Alcaraz.

The Saints forward made no mistake in tucking his effort past the England international before Theo Walcott doubled the tally shortly afterwards.

In response, Zinchenko gathered his team-mates in the centre of their half and looked to be discussing tactics and shapes of play. 

Shortly after, Gabriel Martinelli gave Arsenal hope by smashing in a volley and reducing the deficit to just one goal. 

It’s a huge night for the Gunners, who will know that they can extend their lead at the top of the Premier League table to seven points with a win over the Saints. 

Theo Walcott (L) struck against his former club to double the visitor’s advantage on the night


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