Former Premier League goalkeeper Paul Robinson says Arsenal "won't care" about their performance level in Wednesday's 1-0 win at Brighton because they are “answering questions”.
The Seagulls recorded more possession, more shots, more shots on target, and a higher xG (expected goals) than Mikel Arteta's side, but an early Bukayo Saka goal was enough to earn a scrappy yet vital victory.
"We're at the point of the season where it's three points regardless of how you get them," Robinson told BBC Radio 5 Live's Football Daily podcast.
"There's no pictures on the Premier League table at the end of the season and Arsenal are in a position now where it's about getting over the line. You talk about style or attractive football – managers are realising that if you score an ugly goal it counts the same as if you put 50 passes together first.
"If Arsenal win the title they will have to suffer at times. They are a team that is comfortable without the ball.
"We've seen this season, and again against Brighton, them not being at their best and that leading to not a pretty game. But they won't care travelling back to London."
Manchester City’s home draw against Nottingham Forest means the Gunners now hold a seven-point lead having played a game more than their title rivals.
"Both of them are competing in four competitions so there will still be twists and turns, but from an Arsenal point of view there are always questions as they haven't got it over the line and done it for so long," Robinson added.
"That finger will always be pointed and that question asked until they do it.
"But, the questions they are being asked they are answering. Manchester City are stumbling at times."
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