Ray Parlour has told talkSPORT that Arsenal’s inability to defend as a team is behind their poor start to the season.
Speaking after a 4-2 defeat to Blackburn, Arsenal’s third loss in five games, which leaves the Gunners 13th, Parlour criticised the lack of desire among Arsene Wenger’s players.
The former Gunners midfielder claimed that going forward Arsenal look great, but when it comes to tracking back they have a lot to learn.
“Too many players walk back or don’t get into a position where they can defend it.”Ray Parlour
“I’m the first one to praise Arsenal but it’s been a tough start for Arsene Wenger and his players,” Parlour said. “They’ve got to defend as a team a lot better.
“They looked great going forward and attacking, but it is when you lose the ball or you don’t get that chance and it breaks down. How do you respond to that?
“[The Arsenal players] need to get back into their positions as soon as they can. Too many players walk back or don’t get into a position where they can defend it.
“If you go to places like Blackburn it is not an easy game, they’ve got decent players, but you’ve got to defend well as a team and they didn’t do that today.”