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Gary Neville praises Arsenal squad amidst pursuit of Julian Alvarez

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 12:05 PM

Last updated Aug 22, 2026

Gary Neville praises Arsenal squad amidst pursuit of Julian Alvarez

Summary

Gary Neville expressed his admiration for Arsenal's strong squad after their impressive performance against Coventry City. Despite Bruno Guimaraes' injury, the team showcased depth with players like Martin Zubimendi and Eberechi Eze among the substitutes. Neville believes that if Arsenal secures Julian Alvarez, they could elevate their status to Champions League contenders. The Gunners are focused on maintaining their form as the season progresses and may make further signings ahead of the transfer deadline.

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Status Watch

•Arsenal dominated Coventry City in their opening match.
•Bruno Guimaraes missed the match due to injury.
•Neville highlights the importance of adding another forward.
•The Gunners have built a competitive squad focused on quality.
•A decision on pursuing Alvarez may come soon as the transfer deadline approaches.

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12:05 PMYahoo Sports — “What a squad he has built” Gary Neville says Alvarez will complete this Arsenal team

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Gary Neville could not hide his admiration for the Arsenal squad after the Gunners dominated Coventry City on the opening night, with Martin Zubimendi and Eberechi Eze starting the game from the bench...
— Yahoo Sports

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