The former Gunners star fears the issues which held the club back towards the end of Arsene Wenger's reign remain under the guidance of Unai Emery
Mesut Ozil and Arsenal showed during their 2-0 defeat to Manchester City that they still lack mental strength, according to Paul Merson.
The Gunners faced accusations of lacking the stomach for a fight towards the end of Arsene Wenger’s reign, with those issues leading to a tumble out of the Premier League’s top four.
Unai Emery was drafted in to the turn the tide, but Merson says Arsenal remain "a lovely bunch of lads".