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Martin Zubimendi's recent performances have left Manchester United legend Gary Neville disappointed, highlighting a concerning trend for Arsenal. Here’s why this scrutiny on Zubimendi could influence Arsenal’s title aspirations.
After securing a narrow 1-0 victory against Newcastle United, Arsenal momentarily climbed back above Manchester City in the Premier League. However, their recent form has been shaky, suffering two consecutive defeats to Bournemouth and Manchester City. Neville emphasizes Zubimendi’s struggle to make an impact during crucial moments, particularly in the midfield battle against Newcastle's trio of Sandro Tonali, Bruno Guimaraes, and Joe Willock.
Neville notes, “He’s struggling in the games and has done for a few weeks now,” pointing out that Zubimendi has failed to dictate play as expected. With Arsenal’s midfielders often too deep, they lost 55% possession to Newcastle’s 45%, raising tactical concerns.
Neville calls for adjustments from Mikel Arteta, suggesting that Zubimendi, Declan Rice, and Martin Ødegaard need to find better rotations to regain control and rhythm in matches. As the title race intensifies, Zubimendi's ability to step up becomes critical for Arsenal's ambitions.
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