Arsenal legend Patrick Vieira knows what it takes to win a title race.
The Frenchman helped the Gunners win three Premier League titles ahead of Manchester United during his time at the club, and he was involved in some high-pressure battles.
Arsenal are in one such race right now with Manchester City. The two sides are level on points as well as goal difference, and there is a chance that the title could be decided on who ends the season with more goals.
That makes every game a high-pressure match, and Vieira has offered some words of wisdom to the Arsenal first-team squad.
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Patrick Vieira has some advice for Arsenal players about the Premier League title race
One of the advantages that Manchester City have over Arsenal is their experience of winning title races.
The Gunners have fallen short in each of their last three attempts, and that could play a part in the players’ minds going into the final five games.
Vieira, who has been involved in victories as well as defeats in title races, has had his say on the situation, and his advice is very clear.
The Arsenal legend has claimed that he would remind all the players at the club that they are in this position because they are good enough.
That sort of belief is required to get over the line.
Vieira told Arsenal’s official website: “I think I just want them to remind themselves where they are and why they are where they are.
“Meaning that they are at the top of the league, they are in the semi-final of the Champions League, and you can’t reach that level with no quality, with no team spirit and with no togetherness.
“It’s about winning games, they know how to do it because they’ve been doing it for the last seven, eight months.
“When we are in the last sprint, I will say it, it’s important not to forget the quality that brings them where they are today, because that will help them to win.
“I think when you’re going through this run, it’s important not to change the habit. You just keep doing what you used to do and try to enjoy the family time.”
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Arsenal players need to listen to Patrick Vieira and ignore all other noise
Vieira is absolutely spot on.
Almost all the pundits and rival fans are creating narratives to bring Arsenal down, just so that they can make fun of them in the end if they finish second again.
The players need to block that noise and listen very carefully to what Vieira has just said.
Everyone needs to believe that they are where they are because they are good enough, and that belief could make a serious difference as they approach the last five games.
If Arsenal do that, they have a great chance of finishing the season as champions.
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