The spectre of Arsenal’s “Invincibles” era has been raised by manager Mikel Arteta himself.

Speaking at his pre-Brighton press conference, Mikel Arteta hinted at a potential psychological advantage his current, dominant Arsenal side might hold over their opponents.

This discussion sparks the question: are teams genuinely wary of facing the in-form Gunners? Could this psychological factor play a significant role in the Premier League title race?

At his pre-Brighton press conference, Mikel Arteta hinted at a potential psychological advantage Arsenal might hold over opponents, a concept reminiscent of the club’s “Invincibles” era. When asked about the impact of Arsenal’s aura on opposing teams, Arteta acknowledged the potential psychological effect.

“It’s very difficult to have the feeling of what the opponents are feeling,” he conceded. However, he drew a parallel to his playing days, stating, “I’ve been in the tunnel playing with a different shirt and looking at the Invincibles and I did have the feeling that tonight is going to be really tough.

“Hopefully we can create that and that’s something very positive for the team.”

Whether this “Invincible” aura exists remains to be seen. Nonetheless, the discussion highlights the potential impact of a team’s reputation and confidence on the pitch.

If Arsenal can maintain their winning ways, this psychological intimidation factor will certainly become a potent weapon in their title pursuit.