Neville criticises Gabriel for 'embarrassing' conduct in Liverpool clash

Summarised from 4 outlets · Updated 1 Nov, 17:08 · Archive

Gary Neville called Arsenal defender Gabriel 'embarrassing' after he went to ground clutching his face following minimal contact from Liverpool's Alexander Isak.

Gary Neville labelled Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes 'embarrassing' during commentary on the club's Premier League match at Liverpool. In the third minute, Gabriel went to ground clutching his face after making contact with Liverpool forward Alexander Isak while challenging for a loose ball. Replays showed Isak had caught Gabriel in the chest rather than the face.

Neville was critical of the defender's response. 'Gabriel does let himself down at times. I love his passion and tenacity,' Neville said. 'But there's a push into his upper chest and goes down holding his face. It's embarrassing. He's got to stop doing that.' Gabriel had been restored to the Arsenal starting XI after being rested for the Carabao Cup exit to Fleetwood Town in midweek and came through the early clash without injury.

Before the match, Gabriel acknowledged the fixture's physical nature, saying it was tough to play at Anfield but that Arsenal were ready to compete. Mikel Arteta's side were aiming to end a run of unsuccessful visits to Merseyside, with their last victory at Anfield coming in 2012.

How it is being reported

• Gary Neville slams ‘absolutely embarrassing’ Arsenal star during win over LiverpoolManchester United legend Gary Neville (Picture: NBC Sports) Gary Neville accused Gabriel of ‘letting himself down’ with ‘absolutely embarrassing’ play-acting during Arsenal ’s Premier League win over Liverpool . The Brazilian defender went down holding his face following a collision with Liverpool…Metro · 1 Nov, 18:26
• Gary Neville bemoans ‘nonsense’ Premier League injury rule during Liverpool vs ArsenalLiverpool defender Milos Kerkez was forced to spend a minute on the touchline after a clash of heads with Arsenal’s Kai HavertzIndependent Sport · 1 Nov, 18:22
• Gary Neville names 'embarrassing' Arsenal player who 'lets himself down at times'Gary Neville was not happy with the Arsenal defender’s conduct early on against LiverpoolEvening Standard · 1 Nov, 16:50
• Gary Neville singles out 'embarrassing' Arsenal star minutes into Liverpool clashGary Neville did not take long to dramatically call out one Arsenal player for their antics at the start of the north Londoners' away match against LiverpoolMirror Sport · 1 Nov, 16:41

In this story: Gary Neville · Gabriel Magalhaes · Alexander Isak · Arsenal · Liverpool · Mikel Arteta

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