Arsene Wenger has revealed why he thinks Arsenal have struggled at home this season.
The Gunners have dropped 17 points at the Emirates during the campaign and have won just three of seven Premier League matches in 2016.
And the French boss is convinced that the attitude and fitness of other teams is causing Arsenal problems.
‘Our home form has not been exceptional,’ Wenger said.
‘We do not score enough goals at home, especially against Crystal Palace with the amount of possession we had.
‘We always look dangerous, dominating, but we are not efficient enough. Overall, we also gave a few leads away. That is quite disappointing.
‘Some teams come now to the Emirates and play very, very deep and are quick on the break as well.
‘[Yannick] Bolasie, [Wilfried] Zaha [for Crystal Palace] can take the ball in their final third and go to your box.
‘The physical power and potential of the teams has improved in the Premier League and it makes it more difficult.
‘It’s linked a bit with the way our opponents play. They wait for you in the final third with ten men.
‘The teams last longer now. They do not die in the final 20 anymore. It’s the fitness and individual physical potential of the players.’
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