Arsenal hero Nigel Winterburn has urged calm ahead of today’s clash with Nottingham Forest.
The Gunners go into the match having surrendered the Premier League leadership to Manchester City and suffering defeat at Europa League opponents PSV Eindhoven.
However, Winterburn says Arsenal are still collecting points in the Premier League and there’s no reason to panic, despite the dip.
Reflecting on the draw at Southampton last weekend, the title winner concedes the Gunners were “poor”, but the end the result remains a positive.
Speaking to Tribalfootball.com on behalf of FreeSuperTips, Winterburn said: “I think you always have some concerns when the performance dips off.
“Arsenal basically bossed the game in the first half (against Southampton), created some good chances and moved the ball really well.
“Mikel Arteta and a couple of the players said the same, the second half was a bit sloppy from Arsenal.
“They were poor with the ball in possession, particularly at the back because it was just so slow at times, and they needed a lot more movement.
“But in saying that, Arsenal missed a couple of big chances at 1-0 so it could have been a different story if they go in.
“I think when you’re leading in game despite it being away from home and against a team who are struggling and fighting for points, then you’re always disappointed.
“But I think you can look back on the past two away games and four points from those two games I actually don’t think is a bad return if I’m honest.”
