Gary Neville has criticised Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka on Sky Sports following his post-match reaction to the Gunners’ defeat to Newcastle United away from home at St. James’ Park.
Arsenal suffered a 2-0 defeat to Newcastle in the Premier League on Monday evening.
The loss means that Arsenal are now in real danger of missing out on a Champions League place to bitter North London rivals Tottenham Hotspur.
Tottenham effectively need just a draw from their final game of the season to qualify for the Champions League next season.
After the match, Arsenal midfielder Xhaka criticised his teammates for not following manager Mikel Arteta’s instructions and for not doing enough.
Former Manchester United defender and Sky Sports pundit Neville has slammed Xhaka for his remarks, pointing out that over the years the Switzerland international has been sent off for reckless challenges.
Gary Neville on Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka
Neville said about Xhaka on Sky Sports: “I hope he wasn’t having a go at the young players. I will tell you what? He has been a disgrace at times, him over the last four or five years, getting sent off recklessly.”
Disappointing
In our opinion, Arsenal were really disappointing against Newcastle, just as they were against Tottenham Hotspur in the North London derby last week.
The Gunners struggled defensively and could not really do much of note in attack.
Tottenham will take on already-relegated Norwich City on the find day of the Premier League season.
We predict Antonio Conte’s side to win against the Canaries with ease and finish in the Premier League top four.
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