Rousing the Kop

Gary Neville claims Mikel Arteta was ‘fuming’ with what one Liverpool player did against Arsenal

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One of the biggest culprits was young Trey Nyoni, who was thrown into Liverpool’s midfield in what was a big call from Andoni Iraola.Nyoni started like a young player desperate to make a point, biting into a couple of early tackles which left Arsenal players on the floor. Watching on for Sky Sports, Gary Neville noticed that Gunners manager Mikel Arteta was not too pleased with what he’d seen from the 19-year-old.Bradley Barcola during warm upsBradley Barcola of Liverpool looks on during the warm up before the Premier League 2026/27 match between Liverpool FC and Arsenal FC at Anfield on November 01, 2026 in Liverpool, England.



Arteta unimpressed with Trey Nyoni After Nyoni outshone Ryan Gravenberch in the Carabao Cup win over Chelsea on Wednesday, there had been a feeling that Iraola could throw him in for the visit of Arsenal. “After getting away with the first one, he is a very lucky boy,” said the commentator.

He’s right as well. The young boy’s got to calm down, someone’s got to get a grip of him.” Nyoni did manage to ease up a little, but with the experience of Declan Rice and Bruno Guimaraes getting the better of the Liverpool midfield, the decision to throw the young man in will be scrutinised.