JAKARTA - Former Arsenal midfielder Patrick Vieira insists there are still questions about the Gunners' mental strength after the Premier League leaders lost 2-3 at home to Manchester United on Sunday, January 25, 2026.
The defeat, which was only their third of the season, means the Gunners have lost seven points in their last three games and are just four points clear of Manchester City and Aston Villa.
Mikel Arteta's side thought they had snatched a draw with Mikel Merino's 84th-minute equaliser, but Matheus Cunha scored a brilliant winner just three minutes later.
"There are still some questions about the mental strength of the team. They will be very disappointed with that performance, not because they lost the game, but because of the way they lost."
"They didn't create enough chances, (Bukayo) Saka and (Leandro) Trossard, on the left side, were not productive enough to create danger for Manchester United."
"They need a leader to lift the team spirit. They need someone to make them understand that when they are on the pitch, they need to play with more energy and take more risks because they have the quality."
"It was a disappointing performance because they didn't express themselves," Vieira told Sky Sports.
Meanwhile, former Manchester United midfielder Roy Keane feels the Gunners' position as a top team is starting to backfire.
"The pressure is on Arsenal. Everything is going their way and they are playing well in all competitions. They feel the pressure, there are signs over the last few weeks."
"They have to make adjustments and say that they are still in a good position, but they need to get that momentum back."
"I don't believe they are not a confident team (given) their position in the league and in every other event."
"They have to go back to basics and start accepting this challenge instead of being scared of it," Roy Keane said.
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