Gary Neville issues brutal one-word Arsenal title warning as Man City and Liverpool watch on
Gary Neville has delivered a brutal one-word verdict on Arsenal's title chances following their dramatic defeat to Aston Villa on Sunday afternoon. Mikel Arteta's side were gunned down in the dying embers with quick-fire goals from Leon Bailey and Ollie Watkins at the Emirates Stadium.
It's a result which keeps Manchester City top of the table following their 5-1 victory over Luton Town on Saturday afternoon. Liverpool were also beaten — at home to Crystal Palace — on what could prove to be a hugely significant 24 hours in shaping up where the English crown ends up this season.
Neville was on commentary duty for Sky Sports at the Emirates Stadium and his response to the second goal for Villa offered an insight into his take on the title race. The former Manchester United captain said: "Mayhem in that far corner! They were on the ropes, Aston Villa, at times in that first half, but Watkins has been patient.
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«You just felt that he had the strength and the measure of [Emile] Smith Rowe and [David] Raya goes down far too early, but let's not take away from what was an absolutely stunning finish… It's a stunning day for the title race. Now the champions will be the leaders. It's ominous!»
Following their defeats, Arsenal and Liverpool remain two points behind City at the summit. Pep Guardiola's squad are searching for a fourth-straight Premier League title this season, Arsenal a first in 20 years and Liverpool to wave goodbye to Jurgen Klopp in the best fashion possible.
Arsenal return to Premier League action on Saturday night against Wolves (7.30pm). That follows
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