"Arsenal's mental strength was called into question after a blip harmed their Premier League title charge last month. Mikel Arteta's men played out goalless draws with Liverpool and Nottingham Forest, before losing 3-2 to Manchester United in a dramatic finale at the Emirates. A three-game winless run wouldn't normally be cause for major concern, but with Arsenal aiming to win their first Premier League title for 22 years - after finishing runners-up in the past three seasons -"
"Arsenal are six points clear of second-place Manchester City but that gap could have halved by the time they kick off at Brentford on Thursday night, with Pep Guardiola's men hosting Fulham 24 hours earlier. The Gunners also play the day after their title rivals on the two matchdays that follow this week's games, including their trip to Tottenham Hotspur for the North London derby on Sunday, February 22,"
Arsenal held a six-point lead over Manchester City despite a three-game winless run that included draws with Liverpool and Nottingham Forest and a 3-2 loss to Manchester United. The club seeks its first Premier League title in 22 years after finishing runners-up for the past three seasons. Upcoming fixtures will repeatedly see Arsenal play the day after Manchester City, with matches including Brentford, Tottenham and a home game against Chelsea, which could increase pressure if City win earlier. Doubts about Arsenal's mental resilience have resurfaced, though pundit confidence remains that the squad will cope with the scheduling.
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