Jamie Carragher and Gary Neville will not be discussing the Gunners’ incredible weekend comeback on Monday Night Football this evening as the latter will not be on the show
This past weekend could certainly be described as a brilliant one for Arsenal.
Not only did the Gunners show incredible Premier League title resolve to complete an unbelievable comeback against Bournemouth, but some of their fiercest rivals were also on the end of embarrassing defeats. For the second time in four days, Tottenham lost by a singular goal firmly denting their hopes of a top four finish.
The following day Manchester United were set for a decisive clash against Liverpool to prove if they could be late challengers for the title. Arsenal and Manchester City had been the focus at the top of the Premier League table for much of the season, but seven league wins from 10 games brought the Red Devils into the conversation.
In the 10 days prior to the clash, United had seen off Barcelona across two legs in the Europa League and won the Carabao Cup over Newcastle. However, Erik ten Hag’s side failed their Liverpool test miserably losing 7-0 at Anfield to keep the gap between Arsenal and United at 14 points.
“You lose two games and then all of a sudden someone else goes above you. I thought City would win the league and United would finish second two or three months ago. To be fair, I’m not going to change my mind on it. I still think City are going to win the league even though Arsenal, the closer it gets… but 14 games is still a long way to go. I still think United will finish second.”
The former Liverpool defender took to social media to explain that Neville won’t be appearing on the show, tweeting: “Gary Neville has cried off from MNF *three laughing face emojis*. What analysis do you want most *tongue out emoji*.”
Liverpool beating Man United felt like the final game of the weekend but there is still one Premier League fixture of gameweek 26 to be played as Brentford and Fulham meet in a west London derby. With several hours usually allotted for the game, pundits are given plenty of time to discuss other trending topics.
Carragher therefore has listed four possible topics that would form their pre-game debate. Liverpool’s rout over Manchester United, Arsenal’s last-minute winner, Brighton’s win and Brentford vs Fulham build-up are all named with the Liverpool victory understandably dominating the voting which may mean Neville missing the show is a good thing for him.