Arsenal must emulate Chelsea if they are to win the title believes Ian Wright

Arsene Wenger blamed a lack of fitness as the reason behind their opening day defeat to West Ham

ARSENAL legend Ian Wright has called for Arsenal to be more like Chelsea if they want to win the title season.

 

Arsenal slumped to a 2-0 home defeat to West Ham on Sunday on the opening day of the Premier League following a successful pre-season which saw them overcome Chelsea in the Community Shield.

Arsene Wenger blamed a lack of fitness for the defeat to Slaven Bilic's side but former Gunner Wright believes there's far more to it than just a lack of fitness.

 

Is Benzema coming or not? Please make it happen Ivan. 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

— Ian Wright (@IanWright0) July 23, 2015

“What worried me was the same old problem – the apparent lack of a winning mentality," he told The Sun.

"At times it seems more important to play great football than grind out a point.

“Just look at Chelsea. Keeper sent off, two fortunate goals, star men way below their best...but at least they lived up to the age-old saying that if you can’t win, at least make sure you don’t lose.”

 

Chelsea drew 2-2 with Swansea despite having goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois sent off.

Wright has also recently spoken of Arsenal's pursuit of Real Madrid forward Karim Benzema, begging chief executive Ivan Gazidis to bring the Frenchman to the Emirates.

Despite interest for the 27-year-old, Arsenal are also lining up a bid for Paris Saint-Germain striker Edinson Cavani if they fail to sign Benzema.