Arsenal legend Patrick Vieira has voiced concerns over the Gunners’ mentality following their 3-2 defeat to Manchester United, stressing the need for key players to take responsibility in important moments. [Daily Mail]
“They’re still four points clear, but there’s still questions about the mental strength of the team. It’s not just that they lost the game, it’s the way they lost the game. Saka and Trossard didn’t produce enough to worry United.
“They need a leader to lift the spirit of the team. They need to understand when they are on the pitch they have to play with more energy and more risks. They have the quality.
“They need a leader to lift the spirit of the team. They need to understand when they are on the pitch they have to play with more energy and more risks. They have the quality. They didn’t play with the freedom to express themselves,” Vieira has said.