United defeat revives outdated fears within the title struggle
Outdated fears return: Former Gunners captain not sure Arsenal have what it takes to complete the job
Arsenal’s lengthy defensive streak ended after 3-2 house defeat to Manchester United elevating new doubts within the title race.
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Setback on the Emirates brings outdated doubts again
Arsenal stay concerned in all main competitions this season sitting prime of the Premier League competing strongly within the Champions League and nonetheless energetic in each home cup tournaments.
Nonetheless a 3-2 defeat to Manchester United on the Emirates has reopened the controversy about whether or not Mikel Arteta’s facet have the psychological energy to lastly win the league for the primary time in 22 yr.
The end result left Arsenal with solely 4 level lead over Man Metropolis & Aston Villa with 15 match nonetheless to play within the title race.
Patrick Vieira questions Arsenal mindset
Former Arsenal captain Patrick Vieira expressed concern after the loss chatting with Sky Sports activities.
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He prompt the staff nonetheless face questions on their mentality in key moments.
Vieira mentioned Arsenal’s gamers should present extra vitality and take extra dangers throughout matches including that the standard is clearly there however the psychological facet stays unsure.
The defeat was additionally Arsenal’s first house lack of the season making it much more damaging at this stage of the marketing campaign.
Historic defensive run comes to finish
One of many greatest speaking factors from the match was the tip of Arsenal’s outstanding defensive streak.
In line with Transfermarkt it had been 121 recreation since Arsenal final conceded three or extra targets in match.
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The final time it occurred was in December 2023 when the Gunners beat Luton City 4-3.
That run was the longest in Premier League historical past however it’s now over after Manchester United scored three on the Emirates.
Transfermarkt’s historic record exhibits different lengthy streaks embody:
Manchester United’s 107 recreation run below José Mourinho
A number of robust defensive spells below Sir Alex Ferguson
Manchester Metropolis’s streaks below Pep Guardiola
A number of Chelsea runs throughout Mourinho’s first spell
Arsenal additionally function once more within the prime 10 with 54 match streak throughout their well-known Invincible season in 2003 /04.
Arteta: “It will depend on our response”
Arteta responded to the criticism by insisting the staff should present their energy by how they react.
He mentioned shedding one match isn’t decisive and he stays assured due to the mentality he sees contained in the dressing room.
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Arsenal, he added, are decided to reply instantly.
Nonetheless in a powerful place
Regardless of the setback Arsenal stay in robust place to win their first league title because the unbeaten 2004 staff led by Vieira below Arsène Wenger.
Metropolis have been inconsistent whereas Aston Villa’s problem below Unai Emery has stunned many.
With troublesome away matches forward for Guardiola’s facet, Arsenal nonetheless management their very own future.