Striker Olivier Giroud is convinced Arsenal have the mental strength to prove themselves genuine challengers. He is in no doubt the Gunners have what it takes to last the distance through to May.
"We have to show people that we want to answer (our critics) on the pitch and nothing more," the France international told Arsenal Player.
"That is the most important (thing) for us, the reality of the pitch. After that, if people don't think we can finish first it is not my problem, but I know we have a good chance to win the league."
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