Arsenal legend Ian Poulter believes Mikel Arteta has the Gunners' mental fortitude firmly under control as they chase the Premier League title. The Ryder Cup star, known for his own unshakeable self-belief, dismissed any concerns about Arsenal's psychological readiness, telling BBC Sport that Arteta "really backs them up 100%" even when mistakes happen.

Poulter, who became an Arsenal fan as a child when his father put an Arsenal shirt over his head, brings unique insight into handling pressure. The 50-year-old golf superstar, currently competing with Majesticks GC at the LIV Golf event in Adelaide, understands the dynamics of performing under intense scrutiny. He emphasized that while some Arsenal players carry "scar tissue" from previous title failures, Arteta has united the squad with the message that they're "good enough" and possess sufficient depth.

Beyond his football analysis, Poulter is engaging in a prediction challenge against BBC Sport's Chris Sutton and AI forecasts for this week's midweek Premier League fixtures. The golf icon, who once had trials with Tottenham before focusing entirely on golf at age 16, brings his competitive spirit to football punditry while maintaining his flamboyant style that famously included wearing an Arsenal shirt at the Abu Dhabi Golf Championship in 2006.

Quick Fact: Poulter wore an Arsenal shirt during the 2006 Abu Dhabi Golf Championship, causing a stir in the golf world.