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Roy Keane shares deep concern for Arsenal after letting the lead slip away against Liverpool


Roy Keane has expressed his concerns about Arsenal’s “mentality” following their 2-2 draw with Liverpool on Sunday.

The Gunners twice took the lead at the Emirates with goals from Bukayo Saka and Mikel Merino.

However, they got stuck every time like Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah found the equaliser for visitors

Allowing Salah to equalize in the 81st minute was particularly disappointing for Arsenal, who had worked hard to get back on track after Van Dijk’s strike.

But the game turned after half-time, with Liverpool looking much more likely, controlling 63% of possession and outscoring Arsenal 6-3.

Roy Keane worried about Arsenal ‘mentality’

Roy Keane is unconvinced by Arsenal’s ‘mentality’. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

Arsenal’s inability to kill in a key title clash will be a source of frustration for supporters after finishing second behind Manchester City in the last two seasons.

And Keane has expressed his “concern” about the Gunners’ mentality based on what he has seen of them recently.

“I’m starting to worry about Arsenal’s mentality now,” Keane said Sky Sports. “There are elements when they get in front and seem to sit back and settle for 2-1 instead of going for the third goal. It was almost ‘hopefully we can win 2-1’ and when you come up against good players like Salah they can punish you.”

Sitting next to Keane in the Sky Sports studio, ex-Arsenal man Theo Walcott was equally worried about the way his former club took their foot off the gas.

“I was disappointed with his lack of intensity,” Walcott said. “I don’t want Arsenal to lose that, the ability to put teams to the sword.”

Sunday’s draw leaves Arsenal third in the Premier League table, four points behind Liverpool and five behind leaders Man City after nine games.

Next up for the Gunners is a trip to Preston North End in the EFL Cup on Tuesday before taking on Newcastle United in St. James’ Park on Saturday.



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