Former Chelsea star Frank Leboeuf fears Arsenal’s season is on the brink of collapse and is concerned Mikel Arteta’s squad could yet end the season trophyless.

Hopes of ending a six-year trophy drought by winning one of the domestic cups has gone up in smoke after successive defeats either side of the international break.

An insipid performance at Wembley in the Carabao Cup final represented a major setback and Saturday’s defeat at Southampton only served to heighten the suspicion that Mikel Arteta’s side is set to crumble again at the business end of the campaign.

The Arsenal manager must now inject fresh momentum into Arsenal’s season with the first leg of the Champions League quarter final against Sporting Lisbon next on the agenda.

Bournemouth, meanwhile, visit the Emirates on Saturday as Arsenal resume their Premier League title quest with an opportunity to extend their lead at the top, temporarily at least, to 12 points.

Leboeuf, however, spotted worrying signs at St Mary’s and questioned the decision making of both the coach and players which displayed hallmarks of a mentally weak group.

He told ESPN FC: ‘Arsenal are maybe the best team in the world but you...