Arsenal defeats Chelsea as Gary Neville critiques defensive performance
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 6, 2026, 8:08 PM
Last updated Sep 6, 2026

Arsenal secured a victory over Chelsea during Sunday's Premier League fixture. Following the match, Gary Neville identified significant issues within the Chelsea back three, describing the defensive unit as being all over the place during the loss. Despite the result, the assessment of the club's trajectory remains optimistic. Neville suggested that the squad managed by Xabi Alonso maintains the potential to secure a second or third-place finish in the league standings this season. The loss serves as a notable setback for Chelsea as they adjust their tactical approach under their current leadership. Analysts continue to monitor the team's defensive cohesion as the Premier League campaign progresses.
- •Arsenal defeated Chelsea in their Sunday Premier League match
- •Gary Neville criticized the Chelsea back three for poor organization
- •Neville expects the team to remain competitive for a top-three league finish
- •The defensive performance was labeled as being all over the place
"Gary Neville criticised Chelsea's "all over the place" back three in their Super Sunday defeat to Arsenal - but believes Xabi Alonso's side are capable of finshing second or third in the Premier League table.
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