Arsenal suffered their third defeat of the season when Manchester United visited the Emirates.
Recording their third loss 23 games into the season, rival clubs will be asking what all the fuss is about in N5.
Arsenal fans booed after the defeat to Man United, and despite how the table looks, they had a reason to, as the squad’s performance was, quite frankly, embarrassing.
Mikel Arteta has already lost three title races and cannot afford for history to repeat itself, with pressure already mounting in the Arsenal dressing room.
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How the Arsenal squad have felt behind the scenes after losing to Man United
Peter Schmeichel thinks Arsenal’s pressure is coming internally, which is what we saw unfold on the pitch on Sunday when Man United visited.
The Gunners looked as though they carried an edge of fear, a feeling that has since taken a new form because of the awful performance level.
Journalist Miguel Delaney noted in his Inside Football newsletter that the mood in the Arsenal squad on Monday morning was one of ‘angst’.
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“Manchester United sensed blood, went for it, and have now sent Arsenal spinning and reeling. The mood among the squad was said to be one of angst on Monday,” he reported.
It’s clear that Arsenal have the best squad and are the most consistent side in the Premier League this season, but what is equally comprehensible is that the Gunners lack a title-winning mentality.
Remember Declan Rice’s reaction to the draw against Nottingham Forest?
“Every f—–g time!” The Arsenal midfielder said after failing to extend their lead at the top.
Nerves are setting in already, but things change rapidly in football, and a win over Leeds United would change everything.
Arsenal’s next five Premier League fixtures are must-wins
After losing a game that carries a history like Arsenal and Manchester United, it’s no surprise that the Gunners feel deflated.
Things need to change quickly, and the next five Premier League fixtures will be considered must-wins in Arteta’s eyes.
How many points will Arsenal get from these games?
The upcoming fixtures are tough, as every game is in the Premier League, but what they also present is the opportunity for Arsenal to remind their rivals why they’re top.
There’s an advantage in that Arteta’s side only leave London once in the next five league games, which also gives the North Londoners the chance to fight for bragging rights in derbies against Spurs and Chelsea.
It’s set to be a decisive time for Arsenal, who desperately need to get back to winning ways.
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