Arsenal legend Martin Keown has defended Mikel Arteta and his squad amid claims that the club has once again faltered in the Premier League title race.
The Gunners suffered another setback on Wednesday night as they were held to a goalless draw by Nottingham Forest at the City Ground. The result further dented their title ambitions, especially after Liverpool’s 2-0 victory over Newcastle extended their lead at the top to 13 points.
Despite being title contenders in recent seasons, Arsenal have fallen short of dethroning Manchester City on multiple occasions. With City showing inconsistent form earlier in the campaign, many believed this would be Arsenal’s year to finally reclaim the Premier League crown. However, recent poor results—including a 1-0 home defeat to West Ham and the draw against Forest—have left Arteta’s side struggling to keep pace.
