BREAKING NEWS: Coming live from Fabrizio Romano, Arsenal great Ian Wright has lost no time in expressing his dissatisfaction with Arsenal’s star performance against Manchester City. He remarked, “He was dreadful to see yesterday. I couldn’t fathom his presence on the pitch; he was just lost and a shadow of himself. Fact: His awful distribution let the Gunners down.

Football pundit Gary Neville recently criticized Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya for his lackluster performance against Manchester City, specifically focusing on his subpar distribution skills during their goalless draw on Sunday. Neville, a former Manchester United defender, pointed out Raya’s struggles with his kicking technique and his tendency to stumble while attempting to clear the ball.

He indicated that neither manager would be satisfied with the overall quality of play displayed by their respective teams, suggesting that both sides appeared cautious, possibly waiting for the other to make a mistake.

Raya faced challenges in initiating plays from the back, a key aspect of Arsenal’s strategy under manager Mikel Arteta this season. The 28-year-old goalkeeper only managed to complete 49% of his passes, with a long ball completion rate of just 38%. Despite being signed from Brentford on loan with an obligation to make the move permanent next summer for £27 million, Raya struggled to live up to expectations against the reigning champions. Despite his performance, Raya has made 30 appearances this season across all competitions, achieving 14 clean sheets.

The clash between Arsenal and Manchester City concluded in a stalemate, with neither team able to seize the momentum to secure a victory. With significant implications in the title race, both sides seemed content to settle for a point. Consequently, Liverpool now leads the Premier League standings, enjoying a two-point advantage over Arsenal, with City trailing by an additional point.

Arsenal icon Ian Wright provided insights into Arsenal’s defensive approach against Manchester City, suggesting that prioritizing avoiding defeat was more crucial than actively pursuing a win. Wright stressed the need to respect Manchester City’s strengths, particularly at this juncture of the season, and highlighted the challenges of playing at the Etihad Stadium.

He emphasized the importance of Arsenal maintaining their defensive solidity, especially against formidable opponents like City. Despite having minimal possession and only managing two shots on target, Arsenal’s defensive display was commendable, restricting City to just one shot on target throughout the match.