Neville: Odegaard, Ben White and Saka remind me of Ashley Cole, Pires and Henry

On September 6 local time, Neville reviewed Arsenal's match against Chelsea on the Sky Sports podcast.

The host asked Neville what he saw from the Arsenal versus Chelsea match.

Neville said the opening was excellent, played at a very high tempo, and was the first match this season that fully engaged him.

He said Arteta and Xabi Alonso both chose positive approaches, making the game more exciting.

Neville said both teams showed excellent attitudes and Arsenal were able to compete in an open game.

The host asked whether Arsenal would worry about the match becoming an open attacking contest.

Neville said Arsenal's players may have enjoyed it, but Arteta may not have wanted the match to develop that way.

He explained that Arsenal usually win through control, defending and gradually wearing down opponents.

Against strong teams, conceding early forced Arsenal into a high-intensity match.

Neville likes the emotional and adventurous side of Premier League football, but does not think Arsenal should play this way every week.

He said it was a very good day for both teams, although Arsenal benefited more.

Neville praised Chelsea, saying they deserved recognition despite the defeat.

The host mentioned that Neville selected Odegaard as the best player.

Neville said Odegaard had some absences and inconsistent form last season.

The host asked how good Odegaard is now.

Neville said Odegaard, Saka and Ben White reminded him of Ashley Cole, Pires and Henry.

He recalled Ferguson telling him to stay still when he did not know how to defend a situation.

Neville said Arsenal's trio now also feels like a precisely functioning machine.

He praised Ben White's overlapping runs for creating space for Odegaard.

Neville said Arsenal's possession and pressing are excellent, though their previous style was less aggressive in movement.

He said Odegaard sometimes became too cautious and safe last season.

Neville wants Odegaard to be more decisive and make more runs into the box.

He said Havertz was close to being his best player and made a major contribution.

Neville said Havertz is not the fastest striker but has a very complete skill set.

He said Odegaard could become one of the league's best players with strong goal and assist numbers.

Neville believes Odegaard needs more moments where he directly affects the score.

He identified elite counterattacking ability as the one thing Arsenal still lack.

Neville said Arsenal controlled Chelsea late on and did not feel under major threat.

He said Arsenal need stronger counterattacking ability against top European teams.

Neville praised Arsenal's defense, midfield and attack, noting they are more proactive going forward.

He said Arsenal showed a champion mentality and deserved the three points after their comeback victory.