Morning:
14°c
Dixon fears for Arsenal in title race
Andrew Hodgson, Evening Standard30.09.08
Former Arsenal star Lee Dixon believes Arsene Wenger's side lack killer instinct and will be out of the title race if they lose to any more minnows like Hull.
Dixon was part of George Graham's ruthless Gunners team of the early 1990s famed for their ability to close out 1-0 victories.
The 2-1 home defeat against Phil Brown's side on Saturday followed the surprise loss to Fulham last month and leaves Arsenal fourth in the Premier League.
Dixon said: "George used to say if you've got someone on the floor then don't forget to finish him off.
"Arsene Wenger will be a little concerned about the two defeats against two of the less strong outfits.
"They have been guilty of not killing teams off in the past and it's all down to mental attitude."
Reader views (3)
Arsenalbob. Pat Rice is not a "hefty enough contributor"? In the last decade, he's been part of the first-team set-up that has won two doubles, gone a season unbeaten and got to the champion's league final. Going further back (which you probably don't as you're a true-blue gooner gunner who thinks football was invented when the premier league started) he's been involved in the youth set-up since 1984, grooming players like Rocastle, Davis, Thomas and yes your beloved Tony Adams.
- Tomio, London, UK
I agree that Pat Rice-though great servant he has been is not a hefty enough contributor.He is getting on,bless him and even putting the cones out looks painful.I would not expect to be able to attract Tone for this job though but worth a try!
My tip for next AFC manager-though few years off-DB10.
- Arsenalbob, studham
Arsene doesn't have the killer attitude. He's too sensitive. Get rid of Rice and bring in Keown or Adams. Or better still both of them.
- Aitchem, Oregon, USA
