Former Arsenal defender Matt Upson says the Gunners are proving to be a formidable pressure this season as a result of they’re “all pulling in the identical route” and “having an influence.”
The Gunners have been wonderful this season – successful 16, drawing two and dropping simply one in all their matches throughout all competitions.
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Beating Bayern Munich means they’ve additionally gained their first 5 matches within the Champions League for the primary time because the 2005-06 season, after they reached their solely remaining within the competitors.
“The arrogance is there for Arsenal,” stated Upson on BBC Radio 5 Reside’s Soccer Every day podcast. “You’ll be able to really feel it simmering on a regular basis.
“They could have patches in a sport the place they won’t play that effectively or they’ve video games the place they won’t carry out so effectively, however the basis is constructed, so it would not drop beneath a sure stage.
“Earlier than with Arsenal, you’d have these good flashes however then they’d have matches the place they tailed proper off. We’re not seeing that now.
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“It is a 7/10 on a regular basis. Generally it would even go to a 9/10, however they’re simply churning out these video games.
“Arsenal’s bench additionally delivers in all areas when it comes to freshness and high quality.
“We’re speaking about a number of gamers approaching and having an influence. They’re all scrapping for a beginning place.
“I believe that is the important thing. It is not straightforward for a supervisor to maintain a squad of this depth hungry, collectively and combating for the shirt, but additionally responding in the fitting means when not within the group.
“Finally, Mikel Arteta has all his gamers pulling in the identical route. The purpose is a Premier League title and getting a far as they will within the Champions League.”
[BBC]