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Gary Neville condemns FOUR Arsenal stars for failing to ‘pull the team together’ and insists the senior players ‘contributed to the difficulties’ that has seen the Premier League title now in Man City’s hands

Gary Neville has named four senior Arsenal players who he believes have contributed to the club's recent collapse in form.

After mounting an unexpected charge towards Premier League glory from the opening day of the season, the Gunners' momentum has halted significantly in recent weeks, allowing Manchester City to claw their way back into the title race.

Mikel Arteta's side surrendered an early two-goal lead at Anfield to drop points for the first time February and bring an end to a run of seven consecutive Premier League victories.

Successive draws against relegation-threatened West Ham and Southampton only further deteriorated the club's lead at the the top of league, before defeat to City on Wednesday paved a way for Pep Guardiola's side to retake the top spot.