Arsenal returned to their best form against Burnley despite Gary Neville’s earlier criticism during the Newcastle game.BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND – AUGUST 20: Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta celebrates with Nicolas Jover after William Saliba scored in the Premier League match between AFC Bournemouth and Arsenal FC 3-0 at Vitality Stadium on August 20, 2022 in Bournemouth. , England
Arsenal manager Nicolas Jover impressed with his side and setup
Arsenal manager Nicolas Jover must have been smiling from ear to ear on Saturday as his side impressed in their specialist field of play. Away from home and in an intriguing draw with newly promoted Burnley, the Gunners had plenty of success from corners and more direct play.
Two of their three goals came from set pieces and helped the team put behind them the difficult time they had against Newcastle the week before. It was a loss with plenty of VAR controversy as both teams were a physical force to be reckoned with. After that game, former Manchester United star Gary Neville was particularly critical of St Jamesand#039 Jover and Arsenal; Park. He said on Gary Neville’s podcast: “It drove me crazy, the coach here [Nicolas Jover], he drove me crazy too.
andquot;He shouted as mad as he was the leader. I’m not sure that will help. He yells at Trossard who took the tackles…sit down, he knows what to do, you’ve been through the whole week, it’s on the dressing board before the game and you’ve told him three or four times. . Wayne Rooney discusses his personal and professional life in a new documentary
andquot;I felt like he put more pressure on Trossard to make corners that Trossard honestly couldn’t handle because his corners were terrible.andquot;
The former captain of Manchester City told the media: andquot; I think even against the top half it makes us even sharper, more aware of the dangers at this level of the league. I have to give credit to Arsenal too, it’s no accident. Those teams that keep the ball and play around your box will therefore create set pieces, including dangerous sets.
andquot;You have to deal with them, but this is one of the best teams in this league. Let’s not forget that I think they are the best team in the league. They are constantly testing you. If it’s not through the middle or through shots, then through throws. The best tests you in every way and for us it’s just a reminder to stay sharp and alive in everything.andquot;
If Arsenal are indeed the best team in the Premier League from a league perspective, as Kompany has claimed, then it seems that Jover has clearly responded to this criticism from Neville in style, without saying a word.