Neville: Zubimendi’s Dip in Form Exposes Arsenal’s Midfield Issues

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Gary Neville criticised Martin Zubimendi after Arsenal’s 1-0 win over Newcastle. He said the £60m signing has struggled for weeks and fallen short of expectations. Neville warned that Arsenal’s midfield lacked the dominance of a true playmaker. He pointed out how Zubimendi, Declan Rice and Martin Ødegaard often crowded deep areas, disrupting control and rhythm. The former Manchester United defender urged Mikel Arteta to rethink his midfield structure. He believes Arteta must find a solution that allows Arsenal to dictate play and maintain passing fluency. Despite the critique, Zubimendi remains a regular starter, featuring in 33 of 34 Premier League matches and making 50 appearances this season.

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