Arsenal have ‘bottled’ the Premier League title chase, according to Manchester United veteran Gary Neville, after losing three straight draws while rival Manchester City has won six straight.
The former Manchester United defender complained about Arsenal’s recent league performances, saying the team had committed “simple errors” and appeared “leggy.”
However, Neville thinks they still have a chance to make things right when they take on Man City on Wednesday.
‘Bottling it is a very negative phrase to level at anyone or any team so can understand why so many stay clear of using it,’ Neville tweeted in response to an article claiming Arsenal have not bottled the title race.
‘However, too much emotion and hurrying things are signs it’s happening. Along with looking leggy, being tense in your play and making simple errors fit the description of bottling it.
‘Their is something else that can happen on this run in. If you “bottle” it early enough (Arsenal have) you can catch it and snap out of it by telling yourself “what are we worrying about and we’ve nothing to lose now.”
‘That’s the energy they need to take into City Wednesday. Everyone thinks we’ve gone, we’re underdogs now so let’s go for it!
‘I love watching title run ins as these emotions swing back and forth.’