Part of the issue, according to Sky Sports pundit Gary Neville, has been Arsenal’s “obsession” with set-pieces. “Arsenal have become quite rigid, they’ve become quite turgid at times to watch,” Neville said over the weekend.

Gary Neville has strongly criticised Arsenal, accusing them of being too rigid as they struggle to maintain their place in the Premier League title race. Liverpool has been the main favourite for much of the season,