But Jones was taken aback by what he perceived as a "lack of a relationship between the two." You can sense that fear and desperation of wanting it so much, it is almost infectious. "He didn't really influence the game how he would have liked and struggled with the physical demands of the game." Meanwhile, Gunners icon Patrick Vieira, speaking on Sky Sports, said there are "questions about the mental strength of the team." Article continues belowWith mounting pressure, the Gunners complete their Champions League league games at home to Kairat Almaty on Wednesday before a challenging Premier League trip to Leeds on Saturday.
Source: Daily Mirror January 27, 2026 13:49 UTC