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O'Neill: How did Arsenal not see Gnabry talent?

Northern Ireland coach Michael O'Neill has had a dig at Arsenal after being torn apart by Germany attacker Serge Gnabry.

The Gunners only handed Gnabry 18 appearances after he came through the academy - scoring just once.

Now with Bayern Munich, Gnabry hit a hat-trick in victory over Northern Ireland and O'Neill said, "Gnabry's goalscoring record is phenomenal.

"It's a mystery to me how English clubs didn't get more out of him."

He continued: "I'd be surprised if this Germany team doesn't make a big impact [at Euro 2020]."

"I've always had the highest possible opinion of Gnabry.

"Right from the start it was obvious to me he would be a fantastically important player.

"He was always one to pass the ball to, he doesn't play up front all the time, he lets himself fall back a bit and you can find him anywhere on the pitch and he's able to play in many different positions.

"These are prime qualities in any players and also his finishing is technically fantastic."

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