Arsenal legend Ian Wright has claimed Arsenal will struggle against oppositions that adopt a more physical approach for the remainder of the Premier League campaign.
His comments come after the Gunners suffered an unlikely defeat against out-of-form Everton on Tuesday,only their secondin theleagueso far.
Thenotably combative game sawArsenal lose 2-1 after going ahead through star man Alexis Sanchez' deflected free-kick. The result leavesArsene Wenger's men six points behind leaders Chelsea, who beat relegation candidates Sunderland 1-0.
Speaking to BT Sport after the game, Wright said: "If you are going to beat Arsenal and try and take them out of their stride, you have to make the game a physical contest.
Ian Wright: If you want to beat Arsenal, follow Everton's example - https://t.co/DYkFbGi4a3 pic.twitter.com/Oi1cBC2eg7
"When you watch how they played against West Ham and teams do not make it like a contest like that. They were quite nervous [Everton] until the crowd got into it and they started to get into it and suddenly it became a physical contest.
If you are going to beat Arsenal or you are going to take them out of their stride, you have to make the game that kind of game.
Ian Wright on Arsenal winning the title:
"No. I don't think so especially after how Chelsea played. They seem to have the momentum." pic.twitter.com/cEUmj52zvr
Wrightyhaspreviously expressed doubt over his old club's chances of winning the Premier League title this season afterwitnessing a hugely impressive Chelsea side in recent weeks.
The Blues' victory over Sunderland means it's now10 wins in a row, andthey are six points clear of Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool in second.