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Gary Neville tears into 'soft' Arsenal for being 'BULLIED' in nightmare opening day defeat by Premier League new boys Brentford... and insists their defenders were 'messed around'

Gary Neville last night launched into scathing criticism of Arsenal's limp defeat by Brentford on the first day of the Premier League season, saying they were 'bullied'.

Mikel Arteta's team endured a nightmare start to the campaign in west London, having seen their defence horribly exposed against the top-flight new boys.

Sergi Canos pounced on slack work from Calum Chambers for the opening goal, before Brentford's second arrived when a long throw into the box sparked mayhem.

Gary Neville savaged Arsenal's display in their defeat by Brentford and said they were 'bullied'
The limp opening day loss to Premier League new boys Brentford saw the visitors criticised

And with Arsenal reeling from the early blow, Neville ripped into their players, highlighting their vulnerability and lack of fight at the back.