Legend Keown makes case for the defence

ARSENAL legend Martin Keown believes his former side can still be crowned champions this season, providing they watch videos of Barcelona and learn how to defend together as a team.

Keown was a member of the famous Arsenal back four that kept the club in title contention through the late 1990s and early 2000s and went an entire season unbeaten in 2003-4 — a distant memory these days, given the team’s defensive frailties. But he still sees hope for Arsene Wenger’s side if they can beat Chelsea tonight.

“I still believe this Arsenal team can win the title. They’re in the hunt,” he said. “I saw Chelsea play recently and in all honesty they had a lot of problems in their side. People weren’t willing to work for one another and they had lost their direction and desire. So it’s all there for the taking — if only the whole team can work together.