![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/gary-neville-highlights-arsenals-missing-link-which-was-clear-in-closing-stages-vs-spurs/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/0_Screenshot-3508.jpg&description=Arsenal threw away a win over Tottenham in the North London Derby, with Manchester United legend Gary Neville raising concerns about the make up of Mikel Arteta's squad Gary Neville believes Arsenal are still missing a true centre-forward after throwing away a win in the North London Derby. The Gunners twice went ahead against Tottenham at the Emirates on Sunday, but their fierce rivals pegged them back both times. A draw was a fair result, but the hosts were left rueing a number of missed chances. They had 13 shots in total, with six of them being on target, as both Gabriel Jesus and Eddie Nketiah started. Jesus was taken off with 13 minutes remaining in favour of academy graduate Reiss Nelson. But it was a moment right at the death that led to Neville questioning the quality of Arsenal's forward options. As a corner came in, Nketiah was lurking towards the back post but failed to continue his run, spurning a good chance to score as the ball flew past him. It was a an incident that left Neville questioning the qualities of Arsenal's forward line. He said in commentary: "Nketiah has to be there, why is he not at the back post? It reminds me of Ian Wright, that was his old position. "That's such a big chance. How does he not smell, sniff, anticipate that one? He's got to be there, that's his job. Look at him, he has got to be flying at that back post and he's late." That was analysis that Gunners legend Alan Smith agreed with as the game wound down. Smith added that while there was much to praise the Gunners for, the lack of a natural centre-forward was harming them, before Neville insisted a goalscorer did not exist in Mikel Arteta's squad. HAVE YOUR SAY! Who was man of the mat h as Arsenal drew with Tottenham? Comment below. He said: "There's so much to admire about this Arsenal side but it's like what gary alluded to, they need an out-and-out centre-forward. They need a top-class centre-forward that would take them up to the next level. Neville then added: "Yeah,){kind=link}
Arsenal threw away a win over Tottenham in the North London Derby, with Manchester United legend Gary Neville raising concerns about the make up of Mikel Arteta’s squad
Gary Neville believes Arsenal are still missing a true centre-forward after throwing away a win in the North London Derby.
The Gunners twice went ahead against Tottenham at the Emirates on Sunday, but their fierce rivals pegged them back both times. A draw was a fair result, but the hosts were left rueing a number of missed chances.
They had 13 shots in total, with six of them being on target, as both Gabriel Jesus and Eddie Nketiah started. Jesus was taken off with 13 minutes remaining in favour of academy graduate Reiss Nelson.
But it was a moment right at the death that led to Neville questioning the quality of Arsenal’s forward options. As a corner came in, Nketiah was lurking towards the back post but failed to continue his run, spurning a good chance to score as the ball flew past him.