"They have finished second for the past three Premier League seasons and have not won any major trophy since Arteta's debut season six years ago. "There are still questions about the mental strength of the team," Vieira told Sky Sports. "They need to understand when they are on the pitch they have to play with more energy and more risks. They have the quality.""
"As City and Villa have stumbled in recent weeks, Arsenal have wasted the chance to turn the title race into a something of a procession. After back-to-back goalless draws against Liverpool and Nottingham Forest, Arsenal conceded three goals for the first timein nearly three years as a rejuvenated United won at the Emirates for the first time since 2019. "We have to show the mental strength that we have on the pitch when it comes to matchday," said Arteta when questioned about his side's doubters."
Arsenal sit top of the Premier League and lead their Champions League group while remaining in both domestic cup competitions. A 3-2 home defeat to Manchester United has reopened doubts about delivering a first league title in 22 years. The side holds a four-point lead over Manchester City and Aston Villa with 15 games left. Arsenal have qualified for the Champions League last 16, are well placed for the League Cup final, and face third-tier Wigan at home in the FA Cup fourth round. Patrick Vieira questioned the squad's mental strength after a tentative display, noting energy and risk-taking shortfalls.
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