Arsenal have ‘secret weapon’ in top-four race after Kieran Tierney reveal – expert
Kevin Campbell has claimed Arsenal have “a secret weapon” in the race for the top four this season.
Speaking exclusively to Football Insider, the former Gunners and Everton striker said the mentality and culture inside the Emirates dressing room is a major advantage to Mikel Arteta’s side over the likes of Man United.
Arsenal are currently in pole position to secure Champions League qualification after a 2-1 win over Wolves last time out.
Mikel Arteta’s side are sixth in the table, two points off fourth place with two games in hand.
In an interview with The Face (1 March), Kieran Tierney revealed there is “positive belief” in Arsenal’s dressing room.
When asked if unity was one of his club’s biggest strengths, Campbell told Football Insider: “Man United are certainly a team that don’t appear united on all fronts.
“There has been some dissension. They are dropping points in games that they should win. The Watford game was the perfect example of this.
“The culture is growing at Arsenal. Mikel Arteta and Edu have had to do a lot of work on the culture of the club. They have got rid of players who upset the apple cart.
“You can see the dressing room is together. They are coming to the fore. That culture is connecting the team to the fan base much more.
“I think that could be Arsenal’s secret weapon in the race for the top four, this togetherness. There is a culture there.
“They celebrate together when they win and when they lose, they go over to the fans and show their appreciation. Stuff like that is important. Before, some lads would just go in. They did not have that feeling. This team has it and that’s so important.”
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