Former Arsenal player Ian Wright has weighed in on the recent criticism of the team's playing style. Wright's fellow pundit, Paul Merson, had stated that the team's approach is "ugly" and "easy to defend against".

However, Wright disagrees with Merson's assessment, saying that the criticism is unfair. He believes that the team's style of play is a result of their defensive solidity, which has been a key factor in their recent success.

Wright also defended his former teammate, Martin Keown, who had been criticized by Manchester United goalkeeper, Peter Schmeichel. Schmeichel had described Arsenal's style of play as "deranged", but Keown hit back, saying that the criticism was unfair and that Schmeichel was just trying to wind him up.

Keown's comments were seen as a response to Schmeichel's earlier criticism of Arsenal's playing style. The debate surrounding the team's approach to the game has been ongoing, with some pundits praising their defensive solidity and others criticizing their lack of flair.

Wright believes that the criticism of Arsenal's style of play is unfair and that the team is simply playing to their strengths. He thinks that the team's success is a result of their hard work and dedication, rather than any one particular aspect of their game.