Gary Neville accuses Arsenal star Oleksandr Zinchenko of over celebrating before Premier League title collapse

Manchester United legend Gary Neville has singled out Oleksandr Zinchenko for over celebrating Arsenal's victory over Bournemouth.

The Sky Sports pundit remained adamant Manchester City would win the Premier League back in January.

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Arsenal were defeated 3-0 against Brighton, which all but ended their Premier League title dreams, suggesting Neville was right all along.

The Gunners were eight points clear at the top only a few weeks ago, but Man City will be crowned champions should they beat Chelsea at home next Sunday.

Pep Guardiola's side can also clinch the league if Arsenal lose to Nottingham Forest.

“I always doubted whether this Arsenal team [could win the title], just looking at some of the things that were happening," Neville said on Sky Sports Monday Night Football.

“The over-celebrations against Aston Villa [after the 4-2 win in February]. I look at little things that might look a little bit harsh - Zinchenko celebrating an hour after the game with the fans outside and screaming.

“You want your leaders in the team, who have been there before to spread composure around the dressing room and calm everybody down. You don't want them to lift the anxiety, lift the emotion.”

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Neville has been accused by Arsenal legend and talkSPORT host Martin Keown of being 'biased' against the Gunners.

The ex-Man United defender used the viral social media clip of Zinchenko beeping his car horn and shouting 'come on', following the 4-1 win over Crystal Palace as an example of where they went wrong.

Neville added: “If he was tooting his horn 15 games out after beating Bournemouth, calling huddles 6 games out v the bottom of the league [the 3-3 draw with Southampton last month].

“I'm filling in the blanks of what was going on behind the scenes!!! I've seen it before from emotional teams!

“The experience I'm talking from isn't just from winning titles! I lost 4/5 title races as well.

“Some emotions aren't positive ones for a group even if they look it!”