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\nDeclan Rice was booed during the Carabao Cup final which led to Gary Neville making a big admission(Image: (Adam Davy\/PA Wire))<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/button><\/p>\n
Gary Neville demanded a rule change during the Carabao Cup final between Arsenal and Manchester City. The Gunners won a throw as half-time approached with Declan Rice heading over to take it, however he was booed for taking a hefty amount of time before restarting the game.<\/p>\n
As he was lining up the throw, Neville said on Sky Sports: “There are boos from the City fans, I think something is going to have to change (with throw-ins.)<\/p>\n
“Not because of Arsenal, this is happening up and down the country, but the amount of time being taken on set-pieces is too much.”<\/p>\n
Long throw-ins have become more common in the Premier League this season with many teams having centre-backs to take them which often sees the action paused for a considerable amount of time and Neville is clearly fed up by the time being eaten.<\/p>\n
It is unclear exactly what could be implemented to stop delays to the restart though it has become clear that something does need to be done.<\/p>\n
F<\/strong>OLLOW OUR ARSENAL FB PAGE!<\/strong> <\/strong>Latest Gunners news, analysis and much more via our dedicated Facebook page<\/u><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n Though Arsenal have become set-piece specialists, they created several chances from open play in the first half against City.<\/p>\n
James Trafford was forced into several quick fire saves to deny Kai Havertz and Bukayo Saka early on, with Pep Guardiola’s side largely restricted.<\/p>\n
Despite that, Antoine Semenyo has been causing serious problems for Pierro Hincapie, who was booked midway through the half, with Abdukodir Khusanov also shown a yellow card for a firm challenge on Viktor Gyokeres.<\/p>\n
Unsurprisingly, most of City’s joy came down the right with Semenyo and his cross right on half-time was narrowly headed over the bar by Erling Haaland.<\/p>\n
Both teams were handed injury blows in the lead-up to the clash, with Ruben Dias missing out due to a hamstring injury that he suffered against Real Madrid.<\/p>\n
Eberechi Eze also picked up a problem in Champions League action, with Jurrien Timber, another Gunners star, to miss out after suffering a recent injury.<\/p>\n
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\nArsenal duo Eberechi Eze and Jurrien Timber missed the Carabao Cup final due to injuries<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n
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Speaking on both ahead of the game, Arteta said: “They couldn’t make it, so I think they will still be a couple of weeks. Let’s see after the international break if we have anybody back.\u201d<\/p>\n
Those two key players have subsequently joined Martin Odegaard and Mikel Merino, with the latter spotted at Wembley on crutches, on the absence list.<\/p>\n
However, the hope is that the other three will be back for Arsenal’s next game, which is two weeks away due to the March international break being on the horizon.<\/p>\n
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