Gary Neville offers damning Arsenal verdict as 'pattern' noticed - 'Liverpool has got it'
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Gary Neville branded it "same old Arsenal" following the defeat to title contenders Liverpool - with the Sky Sports pundit claiming the Gunners lack the "courage to think they can win".
Mikel Arteta's squad had the opportunity to make an early statement in the Premier League and break their dismal streak at Anfield, but departed empty-handed despite remaining competitive throughout large portions of the match.
Dominik Szoboszlai produced a magnificent decisive strike as his free-kick with fewer than ten minutes remaining crashed beyond David Raya.
Arteta has yet to secure victory at Anfield or the Etihad and has similarly found success elusive at St James' Park.
Neville criticized Arsenal for failing to possess the killer instinct and self-belief required to triumph in crucial encounters - a persistent issue.
He remarked during commentary: "Same old, same old for those Arsenal fans - they've seen this before.
Newcastle, coming to Merseyside and the Etihad - and you have to ask why.
"Liverpool has got what Arteta and Arsenal hasn't got right now – that edge, that something, that mentality to go and win big matches at big away grounds.
Liverpool believes it should be winning these matches and I'm not sure Arsenal does.
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta.
They keep thinking a draw is a good point away from home."
This criticism has previously been levelled at Arteta's Arsenal squad, who have claimed runners-up spot in the division for three consecutive campaigns.
Manchester City midfielder Rodri has previously ridiculed the Gunners for their satisfaction with securing a single point against their competitors - an approach that proved costly two seasons ago