Paul Mariner and Shaka Hislop can't remember seeing an Arsenal team play as poorly as the Gunners have this season. As you're no doubt aware, Arsenal succumbed to an embarrassing 2-1 loss against Brighton on Sunday -- their sixth defeat in eight matches. The result saw pressure continue to mount on Arsene Wenger, who cut a forlorn figure on the sidelines as he watched his frail team slide even further from the top four. The Frenchman offered a variety of excuses after the final whistle at the AMEX, blaming the Carabao Cup final and a hectic schedule thereafter for sapping his players of their energy. He also attempted to explain the Gunners' dire situation with a philosophical metaphor,...
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