‘Arsenal have mental barrier’

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Arsenal have a psychological barrier that prevents them going that extra step to success, says Alan Smith.

The Gunners drew 2-2 with PSG on Wednesday night, their third straight draw, meaning they are now likely to finish second in their Champions League Group A.

Smith, speaking on Sky Sports News HQ, says that while there will never be a crisis at the Emirates, they are in a similar position to what they have been in recent seasons.

Former Arsenal striker Smith said: “There’s never going to be a full-blown crisis at Arsenal because they’ve got too many players to win games and stay at a level, as in top four. But it’s going that extra step.

“And we were hoping this year that they can go that extra step, but it’s that mental approach, that psychological barrier that prevents them from doing that.

“Things aren’t going to be any better in the Champions League …

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