Roy Keane hits the nail on the head about Mikel Arteta and Arsenal's title challenge

Roy Keane hit the nail on the head when discussing Mikel Arteta and Arsenal's Premier League title challenge following their dramatic 1-0 win at West Ham.

The Gunners took all three points after Leandro Trossard struck late on at the London Stadium before Callum Wilson saw a stoppage time equaliser from a corner ruled out for a foul on David Raya by teammate Pablo.

While plenty of the post-match noise surrounded the VAR drama that could have decided both the title race and relegation battle, Keane took a moment to discuss how Arteta's side have fared in their battle for the crown, and was absolutely spot on with his words.

Roy Keane hits the nail on the head about Mikel Arteta and Arsenal

When asked about how well he thinks Arteta is managing dramatic and crucial moments during the post-match analysis on Sky Sports, Keane said: "Very well, absolutely. I think, he's had good backing over the last few years, and there's obviously been lots of criticism towards Arsenal and Arteta, and he's had that support, he had good recruitment again this summer.

"The last few years, when Arsenal kind of slipped up, it was because they were not mentally strong, they were weak, and bottled it, all this type of stuff, so people are going to be criticising for that.

"Then, we've got to praise them for what they're doing now. Even now when they're doing well, it's like 'oh no it's a bit boring, it's a bit robotic, they're strong at set pieces', but yeah that's the bit you were getting criticised for the last few years so you have to give them all the praise.

"They've been patient with him, he's had the backing, but he's doing the business, so you have to take your hat off to him."

It's safe to say that Keane has completely hit the nail on the head when discussing Arteta and Arsenal's performances during their challenge for the Premier League title.

The Gunners' trip to West Ham was billed as the most difficult game of their remaining three and, putting aside the VAR debate and drama for one moment, there is no denying they worked hard to take all three points.

The visit to the London Stadium was always going to be a scrappy affair, but in the moment they needed it most, Arsenal stepped up and got the winning goal.

Plenty of the Gunners' performances this season have been far from pretty as they have battled their way to three points on the road and at the Emirates Stadium, but as Keane stated, that is something they missed in their previous challenges.

Arsenal have been constantly ridiculed and criticised for their failure to see games over the line, but just as they have done so many times throughout the campaign, they managed to do that once again at West Ham to take a monumental step towards winning the Premier League title.

Amid plenty of dismay among rivals, Keane wasn't afraid to point out what was right about the Gunners. While it hasn't all been entertaining, Arteta has managed his side's challenge so well this season and Arsenal are now within reach of their goal.

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