Steve McManaman says he ‘feels sorry’ for two Arsenal stars

Steve McManaman said he ‘felt sorry’ for Viktor Gyokeres and Kai Havertz following Arsenal’s 2-1 win over Slavia Prague as Mikel Arteta ’s playing style means the forwards often ‘get the blame’ for the side’s more cautious performances. Arsenal maintained their unbeaten record in this season’s Champions League as a pair of first-half strikes from Noni Madueke and Gyokeres proved decisive before Wiktor Nowak’s late consolation. The result ensured the Gunners, last year’s runners-up, sit third four matches into their league-phase campaign following previous victories over Napoli and Lille and a 2-2 draw away to Bayern Munich.