Monreal, in that situation, you just simply can’t give the ball away
Michael Owen on Arsenal star Nacho Monreal
And former England striker Michael Owen was not impressed with the Spaniard at half time.
“Monreal, in that situation, you just simply can’t give the ball away,” Owen said on BT Sport.
“If you’re out of position yourself, then you’ve just got to go long.
“Even if you give the ball away but it’s long, at least it gives you time to get back in position.
Arsenal news: Michael Owen was not impressed with Nacho Monreal (Image: BT SPORT)
Arsenal news: Nacho Monreal gave the ball away in the lead up to Fulham's opener (Image: GETTY)
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“But hitting the ball short and being totally out of the game is just a no no.”
Owen’s co-pundit and former Arsenal defender Martin Keown was equally disappointed with the goal the Gunners let in.
“Well, it was very sloppy really,” Keown said.
“Monreal giving the ball away and you look at the system that Fulham have had, it’s certainly helped them in this instance.
Arsenal news: Keown was not impressed with the defending for Andre Schurrle's goal (Image: BT SPORT)
“(Rob) Holding there is really caught between two stalls. Does he come out or does he go with the runner?
“Schurrle there makes a fantastic run and look at the composure to lift it over Leno, who I actually thought was very impressive today making his (full Premier League) debut.
“Arsenal really shouldn’t be conceding a goal of that type.”