Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher discuss Roberto Firmino and Arsenal tactics
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 7, 2026, 12:55 PM
Last updated Sep 7, 2026

During Sky Sports coverage of an Arsenal match against Chelsea, analysts Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher debated the attacking requirements of a title-winning team. The discussion centered on whether Arsenal needs a different profile of center-forward to improve their offensive consistency. Neville and Carragher rejected comparisons between Arsenal striker Kai Havertz and former Liverpool forward Roberto Firmino. The pundits credited Firmino’s specific tactical intelligence, movement, and selfless role in linking play as essential components of Liverpool’s Premier League and Champions League success under Jürgen Klopp. Carragher emphasized that Arsenal attacker Bukayo Saka should aim to become the Premier League’s most influential attacking player by refining his existing strengths. The debate highlighted ongoing questions regarding Arsenal’s tactical structure and whether a different central striker would provide more space for Saka to operate.
- •Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher dismissed comparisons between Kai Havertz and Roberto Firmino.
- •Pundits identified Roberto Firmino’s movement as a defining element of Liverpool's recent trophy-winning seasons.
- •Jamie Carragher urged Bukayo Saka to focus on refining his established attacking patterns.
- •The panel analyzed whether Arsenal’s tactical setup currently limits the effectiveness of their wide attackers.
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