Shearer's right: Isak & Newcastle ARE title dark horses

Bayern Munich are rivalling Liverpool for contract chaos!

Welcome to Amad Diallo's world 

Man City need January signings to keep WSL title hopes alive

Madrid's biggest problem? They've still not replaced Kroos

Editors' Picks

'Who does he think he is?' - Keane slams 'rubbish' Stewart

Zlatan offers brutal response to Ronaldo’s Ligue 1 criticism

That's why Real Madrid signed Endrick!

Klopp to hold party for Liverpool players if Man City are stripped of titles 

Where would Man Utd be without Amad?

Endrick dedicates goals to team-mate that 'never praises me'

What Haaland's 10-year mega deal means for City - and football

Pep's daughter releases emotional interview after his shock split from wife

Article continues belowArticle continues belowArticle continues below<script type="application/json" data-placement="fcplayer-semantic">{"type":"fcplayer-semantic","data":{"embedCode":"//cdn.fcp.codes/embed-code-template/embed-code-template.js#SEMANTIC_5704afb8-c10b-4ba5-9cb4-d7fb6098ef90"}}</script><ul><li>Neville has slammed Jover for his antics</li><li>Has suggested he should "take a step back"</li><li>Jamie Carragher agreed with Neville's assessment</li></ul><table><tbody><tr><td><a href="https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va2ivxLJJhzdzbJdwo0n">Follow GOAL on WhatsApp!</a> 🟢📱</td></tr></tbody></table>

Arsenal set-piece coach Nicolas Jover warned squad could turn on 'most annoying man in football' if he does not 'take a step back' from the spotlight under Mikel Arteta

Premier League

Arsenal

Aston Villa

The Gunners have become one of the <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/arsenal-set-piece-coach-nicolas-jover-under-fire-newcastle-free-kick-martin-odegaard-marking-alexander-isak/bltd6f801af360ebe28" target="_blank">Premier League’s most dangerous teams</a> in set-piece situations, with Jover’s strategies playing a key role in their title challenge. While his contributions have earned widespread acclaim, former Manchester United defender Gary Neville has strongly criticized <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/arsenal-set-piece-mastermind-reward-mikel-arteta-contract-talks-nicolas-jover-gunners-success-corners-free-kicks/bltfa7de6413b2de6b9" target="_blank">Jover’s touchline behaviour</a> and urged for more restraint.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Speaking on the latest episode of Stick to Football, Neville voiced his displeasure with Jover's animated touchline presence during Arsenal's recent FA Cup clash with Manchester United."I called him the most annoying man in football. Do you know something? I'm cementing my position, I'm doubling down," he said. "It's offending me every week. I'm going to say this really calmly, I think he's overreaching his importance. If a goalkeeper makes a good save, I don't see the goalkeeping coach on the edge of the touchline. I don't see the other coaches going up and getting the glory for it. The manager is at the front, he can't communicate from 50 yards away to players who know what they're doing. I think he's overreaching his importance, I genuinely believe that."I see goalkeeper coaches and brilliant coaches who work on other aspects of the game, I don't see them pointing to themselves and overreaching their importance. That's how I feel. I get he's important and he's doing a great job but I do genuinely think he needs to sit back a little bit. I think the players will start to look at him as well and think, 'hang on a minute, come on'."

WHAT NEVILLE SAID

Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher aligned with Neville’s sentiments, expressing similar concerns about Jover’s sideline conduct."I can't disagree with it! I thought it was a bit harsh but I can't really disagree," he said.However, Arsenal legend Ian Wright was quick to defend Jover, disagreeing with Neville’s harsh assessment."You're being very, very harsh Gary," he argued.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Arsenal now turn their attention to their next challenge, as they host Aston Villa on Saturday. With Liverpool maintaining their stronghold at the top, Arteta’s side knows every point is critical in their pursuit of the Premier League title.

WHAT NEXT FOR ARSENAL?

Arsenal set-piece coach Nicolas Jover warned squad could turn on 'most annoying man in football' if he does not 'take a step back' from the spotlight under Mikel Arteta | Goal.com

Arsenal set-piece coach Nicolas Jover has been labelled as the &quot;most annoying man in football&quot; and also warned that the squad could turn against him.

Arsenal set-piece coach Nicolas Jover warned squad could turn on &apos;most annoying man in football&apos; if he does not &apos;take a step back&apos; from the spotlight under Mikel Arteta

Next Match