Frenchman Patrick Vieira, former Arsenal player, stated that the London team, despite leading the Premier League by four points over Manchester City, faces real doubts about its mental strength.

Vieira said: "It is true that Arsenal is still leading by 4 points, but there are still real questions about the team's mental strength." He pointed out that this factor could be crucial in determining the course of the season, especially with the ongoing intense competition.

These statements come after Arsenal's thrilling home loss to Manchester United with a score of 2-3, which gave Manchester City a chance to narrow the gap with Arsenal in the top battle.

Vieira, who was one of the Gunners' stars during its golden era in the previous decade, indicated that Arsenal needs to prove its mental strength in the upcoming decisive matches if it wants to maintain the lead until the end of the season.