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William Gallas blasts Arsenal star Oleksandr Zinchenko's defensive skills, pinpointing the 'sleeping' Ukrainian's biggest weakness... and insists he will find it 'difficult' in key clash with his former club Man City

William Gallas has poured scorn on Oleksandr Zinchenko's defending in a brutal critique.

Faltering Premier League leaders Arsenal dropped points for the third game running with a 3-3 draw against bottom side Southampton on Friday.

Aaron Ramsdale's mistake early on led to Carlos Alcaraz's strike, while Theo Walcott netted after the Gunners were cut apart far too easily before Zinchenko switched off at a set piece to allow Duje Caleta-Car to head in.

Versatile Ukrainian Zinchenko, who can play in midfield but has generally been used at left back this season by the north London side, also came in for criticism after being beaten by Trent Alexander-Arnold during a 2-2 draw with Liverpool on April 9.