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Nicolas Anelka reveals the real reason Arsenal players are struggling this season
NICOLAS ANELKA has slammed the mentality of the Arsenal players.
Nicolas Anelka has slammed the Arsenal players
Arsenal have struggled since the turn of the year, falling behind in the title race again.
Arsenal are now fourth, 13 points behind leaders Chelsea, and face Liverpool on Saturday.
Arsene Wenger’s future is also up in the air with his contract up in the summer and his refusal to reveal whether he will stay or not.
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And Anelka thinks the manager is doing a good job and it’s the players who are letting the club down.
“Mentally, there’s something lacking," he told Onze Mondial.
"They’ve always had great players, but psychologically, there’s always something. They never manage to hold out until the end.
Arsene Wenger is doing a good job says Nicolas Anelka
Arsene Wenger's Arsenal future is uncertain with his contract up in the summer
"I think Wenger is doing a good job. There comes a point where you can’t always criticise the manager. Wenger is good.
"It’s the players who don’t have that must-win mentality.
"In my day, there was Vieira, Petit, Dixon, Adams. Mentally they were ready. You knew you’d win. Now, you don’t get that.”