Petit’s big doubts on Gunners
EMMANUEL PETIT believes Arsene Wenger’s tactics are causing Arsenal problems.
The Gunners legend, who won the Double in 1998 under his fellow Frenchman, claimed Wenger got it badly wrong in Sunday’s defeat at Manchester City.
“Every time Arsenal have the ball, they are a danger to themselves because as soon as they lose it, they look disorganised,” he said.
“There’s no balance in this team – they lack concentration.
“The fault for this lies not just with the manager, but also with the players. They have been making simple mistakes and so allowing the opposition an easy ride.
“It’s been a long time since I saw Arsenal play well from the first minute to the last – surely down to a crisis of confidence. Arsenal’s problems are mostly mental, not technical.”
In an interview with Paddy Power, he added: “Motivation is a major problem for several players – it’s clear they aren’t always giving 100 per cent.
“Arsenal never really threatened City in the first half. Another mistake was not starting with Alexandre Lacazette – he’s a natural goalscorer and a physical presence.”