Gary Neville’s Reaction to Arsenal’s Phenomenal Form in 2022-23 SeasonGary Neville, former Manchester United defender and known for his insightful opinions, has been taken aback by Arsenal’s exceptional form in the 2022-23 season. In March 2022, Neville expressed his concerns about Arsenal’s future if they finished fourth in the league, stating that they would not be able to compete with top teams such as Man United, Chelsea, and Liverpool. However, this season, Arsenal has proved him wrong and is now a serious title contender.
Pre-season predictions were cautious, with Neville citing concerns about Arsenal’s young manager, Mikel Arteta, and the lack of experience on the team. He believed that Arsenal would not finish in the top four unless both Chelsea and Manchester United struggled. Neville did, however, predict that Arsenal would finish above Manchester United.
Arsenal’s win against Liverpool in October caught the attention of many observers, and Neville admitted that the recruitment over the summer had been good and the start of the season electric. He praised Mikel Arteta and the team’s performance. Despite their impressive win against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, Neville still had doubts about Arsenal’s title chances and stated that they had not yet proven themselves. He went on to predict that they would finish in the top four, but fall behind Man City by a significant margin.
In January, Neville commented on Arsenal’s transfer window plans, suggesting that the club should strengthen the squad, but only if it does not bring any risks. Overall, Neville has shown his admiration for Mikel Arteta’s coaching and the team’s performance this season, but still maintains a cautious approach until Arsenal proves itself over a full season.
