'I nearly bottled the title with Arsenal - it's disrespectful what is being said about Mikel Arteta'

Nigel Winterburn was part of the iconic Arsenal side that nearly bottled the 1989 title - so he knows exactly the type of pressure Mikel Arteta's stars are under. The Gunners have Manchester City breathing down their necks, and a loss on Sunday when the two heavyweights go toe-to-toe would be catastrophic.If Arsenal fail to make the most of their fourth successive title battle, there is the feeling that heads should roll. However, Winterburn says calls for Arteta to be sacked should Arsenal fail to win the Premier League this season are premature and "disrespectful".Winterburn won three league titles with Arsenal between 1989 and 1998. And his Gunners side nearly threw away the first of these - just like Arteta's side are trying their best to do now.READ MORE: Nigel Winterburn makes Premier League top five prediction as Arsenal title decision reachedREAD MORE: Mikel Arteta clashed with four Arsenal players and booted three out of the clubA poor run of results left Arsenal heading to Anfield on the final day of the 1988/89 campaign in second place, three points behind their hosts. They needed to win by two clear goals to leapfrog Liverpool on goal difference and claim the title.‌Alan Smith struck on 53 minutes to give the north Londoners hope before Michael Thomas bagged a dramatic second to clinch the trophy deep into added time, completing one of the most incredible comeback stories in English football history.FOLLOW OUR ARSENAL FB PAGE! Latest Gunners news and more on our dedicated Facebook pageSpeaking with Mirror Football via Casino Guru, a comparison platform where players can explore the best online casinos available in the UK, Winterburn reflected: "This season reminds me a little bit of 1989 when we won the league. In the two games before winning the title, we lost to Derby at home and then drew with Wimbledon."Nobody told us we'd go to Liverpool at Anfield and win by two goals. Most people told us it was impossible. Imagin...