"Yeah, I would perhaps go along with that [the suggestion Arsenal need to be better from an attacking perspective]. But I'd much prefer, obviously, to still be in their position. If they win every game then they win it. As do City, I guess, but I'm not too concerned with that. I just think the bigger picture is that they find a way."
"They found a way against Chelsea, they weren't brilliant, but their set-pieces have done it for them again and there's nothing wrong with that. They're going to be nervy, they're going to be edgy because of the pressure."
Arsenal maintained their five-point lead at the top of the Premier League with a 2-1 victory over Chelsea, with goals from William Saliba and Jurrien Timber from corners. This win brought Arsenal's total to 16 goals from corners this season, joint-most in a single Premier League campaign. The performance sparked debate about Arsenal's attacking fluidity and over-reliance on set-pieces. Alan Shearer dismissed these concerns, emphasizing that finding ways to win matters more than playing brilliantly. He acknowledged the mental pressure players face in a tight title race but believes Arsenal's ability to secure victories, regardless of performance quality, demonstrates their championship credentials against Manchester City.
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