Arsenal have "no passion" and have lost all toughness from the team, according to Brighton and Hove Albion midfielder Steve Sidwell.
The Gunners suffered a 2-1 defeat to Chris Hughton's side in the Premier League on Sunday, meaning they have now lost four matches in a row in all competitions for the first time since 2002.
Pressure is once again mounting on manager Arsene Wenger, with Thursday's Europa League last-16 first leg against AC Milan representing a crucial game in their season, especially as they are now 13 points behind the top four in the league.
"It is what everyone has been saying of late: there are no characters, no fight, no desire, no passion to wear the shirt and that was evident," the 35-year-old, who missed the game at the Amex Stadium through injury, told talkSPORT.
"Before the game, I saw them in the tunnel and their body language wasn't that of a team that was ready to roll their sleeves up and give it a go.
"We knew from the off, if we had a good start and played on the front foot and got after them, we would have a chance.
"Back in the day, you knew you were going to be in for a tough game. You knew they could play free-flowing football but you would also physically be in for a tough game. Now that toughness is gone.
"All it seems they have got is their flair and technical ability - and that has even gone now. Their confidence is shot to pieces."
4 - Arsenal have lost four games in a row in all competitions for the first time since October 2002. Nightmare. March 4, 2018
