'That has cost them in certain games': Jens Lehmann explains why Arsenal won't win the league this season

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'That has cost them in certain games': Jens Lehmann explains why Arsenal won't win the league this season

Speaking to the Daily Mail, Jens Lehmann said: "Mikel Arteta has done a good job but unfortunately, you're talking to a guy who loves Arsenal, wants them to win and not just to be up there.

"I was very disappointed with how they lost to Bayern Munich in the Champions League. Afterwards, they showed a great reaction beating Chelsea and Tottenham. But to be a big club, you have to win trophies.

"They're very different to us [Invincibles] in their approach, much more cautious and slower with the ball. Physically, they run a lot more and have more high-intensity runs but they don't play faster than us.

"We were a one-touch team. They all take three, four touches at a time. And if you're too cautious in football, you can't win trophies. Most of the time, the bravest teams win the league.

"I would love them to win the title but that has cost them in certain games. It's 20 years since we won the league and I hope Arsenal win but it's not in their own hands anymore and that's a weakness."

Arsenal have to win their three remaining games in the Premier League and hope for Manchester City to drop points to have a shot at the title.

Still, missing out on winning the league will not be a failure for Arteta who has done an incredible job the club, turning the Gunners into a competitive side.

AuthorGeorgy TzepkovskySourceDaily Mail
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