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Nevin: The key component which can win Arsenal the title

Nevin: The key component which can win Arsenal the title
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Former Chelsea and Everton winger Pat Nevin says Arsenal's formidable home record could decide the destiny of this season's Premier League.

After a difficult few weeks, the Gunners sit two points clear at the top of the table.

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Writing for BBC Sport, Nevin states: "Arsenal are learning to weaponise home advantage, like the very best Premier League teams have always done.

"Back when they were all-conquering, both Liverpool and Manchester United had a brilliant ability to change gears in the second half to rescue points late in games, especially at home.

"Both Anfield and Old Trafford were horrendous places to survive in the closing period as they increased the pressure and doubled the pace. Their fans felt it happening and added their own vocal pressure and it led to so many teams capitulating.

"Arsenal are learning how to do this at Emirates Stadium. A first-half display against Wolves was too predictable and had some home fans frustrated, but they knew that a second-half charge when the cavalry arrived was likely to have the desired effect.

"Arsenal have scored more than twice as many goals in the second half of home games this season than in the first 45.

"They may have only just made it over the line last Saturday, but how often did the old United and Liverpool teams do that in title-winning seasons?"

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