Former Arsenal midfielder Patrick Vieira was stunned by his old side’s dramatic collapse at Newcastle United.
The Gunners conceded four goals in the final 22 minutes to draw at St James’ Park, squandering the chance to move within two points of Premier League leaders Manchester United, who suffered the first defeat of their Premier League campaign later in the day at Wolves.
And ex-skipper Vieira, now with Manchester City, believes the team must learn from this lesson and work until the final whistle, no matter what the score is.
The Frenchman said: “Like everybody else I was quite surprised (by the 4-4 draw).
“It does show that in football if you don't work hard until the last minute, if you don't have 100% commitment, anything can happen. Newcastle is still a difficult place to go to.
“I think Arsenal is still a great side, a fantastic team to watch.
“The fans have been a bit disappointed in the last few years but they have to keep believing in themselves because they're still a good side.”