What are 'mentality monsters'?

What are 'mentality monsters'?ByTyrese KingBBC Sport journalistPublished9 minutes agoThe phrase 'mentality monsters' has grown in popularity in the world of sport over the past few years.It's generally used to mean having resilience and to thrive under pressure, while always finding a way to win.Interest in the term spiked again last week when Arsenal and England winger Bukayo Saka's fiancé posted the caption 'mentality monsters' alongside a picture of Manchester City midfielder Rodri on her Instagram story, following their draw with Bournemouth which handed Arsenal the Premier League.Many believe the post could have been referencing a comment made by the Spanish midfielder in 2024, who said Arsenal playing for a draw at the Etihad that year was the reason they gave up the title.He told Australian channel Optus Sport: "When they faced us here at the Etihad, I saw these guys who don't want to beat us - they just want to draw."Before now, some rival fans and the media have referred to Mikel Arteta's team as 'always the bridesmaid and never the bride' due to three collapsed title charges that ended in consecutive second-placed finishes.The squad's mental strength, conviction, stomach, and 'bottle' have been frequently questioned.One particular Manchester City supporter went viral as he celebrated a victory with an Arsenal-branded water bottle, a premature nod to Arteta's side 'bottling' the league.But it seems this season Arsenal may have finally gotten over that mental block, after ending a 22-year wait for a Premier League title.Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Arsenal overcame questions about their mental fortitude to clinch the Premier League with a game to spareGet in touchSend us your questionsContact formContact formWhat do the experts say?A study in 2017 commissioned by UK Sport examined the differences between the elite and so-called 'super-elite&#x...