The Gunners' centre-backs in particular have been panned for a lack of quality, but their temporary boss doesn't see it that way
Arsenal's interim head coach Freddie Ljungberg has offered his backing to his porous backline amid ongoing criticism, explaining that his defenders need to find a way to avoid sprint races with pacey attackers.
The Gunners, who are now without a Premier League win since early October, have shipped 21 goals in their 14 top-flight matches since the beginning of the season, the joint-worst tally of any team currently in the top half of the table.