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DEBATE: Arsenal's hectic Southampton showing proves they don't have the mentality of Premier League champions

Oh dear, oh dear, oh dear.

This was supposed to be the easiest game of Arsenal's Premier League title run-in. Instead, last-placed Southampton will be gutted to have left north London with only a point. Saints lead 3-1 with just two minutes of regular time to play, only for the Gunners to hit back with two goals at the death.

Throughout the contest, Arsenal lacked composure and control, with the pressure of their season-long duel with Manchester City clearly taking its toll. Are they strong enough to recover and get something at the Etihad next week? Or does this prove that the young guns simply do not possess a champions mentality?

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