Gary Neville calls Arsenal in-game huddle ‘a bluff’ after 3-3 draw with Southampton

Gary Neville was unconvinced by the effectiveness of Arsenal's huddle last night after they had gone 2-0 down against Southampton in a must-win game.

The huddle occurred after Arsenal were caught out at the back, with ex-Gunner Theo Walcott calmly slotting home to give the 20th placed Saints a shock two goal lead.

Oleksandr Zinchenko seemed to be at fault for the goal, as he was ball-watching as the pass was played through the heart of the defence.

Zinchenko then called the huddle before the restart, assumably to re-focus and re-group the team, though Gary Neville was not terribly convinced that there was any need for it.

The morning after the game, Gary Neville carried out a quick Q&A on Twitter, answering a variety of questions on several football topics such as Newcastle's top 4 prospects, thoughts on United's form, takeover and squad, and some of his end-of-season thoughts among other things.

Neville also shared his thoughts on Arsenal's form, saying:

"For Arsenal the more experienced players needed to step up and be composed. In the last 3 games the more ex ones haven’t. The younger ones have looked more assured. Zinchenko, Jesus, Partey haven’t been right. They have 5 days to sort themselves out. The huddle last night a bluff!"

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Arsenal did reply before half-time, though Southampton scored a third and Arsenal clawed their way back to 3-3 in the dying embers of the game, but it was too little, too late for the Gunners.

The draw leaves them just five points clear of second-placed Manchester City, who have two games in hand as well as a game against Arsenal at The Etihad.

Arsenal fans were fuming with the result, as a home game against the side that are bottom of the league is expected to be easier than what was shown last night, with the Gooners' title hopes now hanging by a thread.

A miracle is needed for the North London side, who face Manchester City on Wednesday.