Gary Neville says Mikel Arteta was ‘hampered enormously’ by two Arsenal stars in Man City defeat

Arsenal were ‘enormously hampered’ by Piero Hincapie and Cristhian Mosquera, says Gary Neville (Picture: Getty)

Gary Neville felt Jurrien Timber was badly missed against Manchester City and Arsenal were ‘hampered enormously’ by Piero Hincapie and Cristhian Mosquera’s apparent shortcomings going forward.

Arsenal came out fighting after picking up just one win in their previous five contests in all competitions, but Erling Haaland’s second-half strike ultimately proved decisive at the Etihad.

Kai Havertz’s leveller – gifted to Arsenal by Gianluigi Donnarumma – had given the visitors hope of a statement victory away from home, with the forward’s effort cancelling out 

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