Arsene Wenger's side returned to the top of the Premier League on
Monday night with a 2-1 win at Aston Villa secured through first-half
goals from Jack Wilshere and Olivier Giroud.
Arsenal were in control for long periods, but Christian Benteke's 76th-minute header sparked a grandstand finish from the hosts and the Gunners' back four did well to stand firm in the closing stages.
They have won their last three away games in the Premier League, following successes at West Ham and Newcastle, and Monday Night Football expert Carragher said that has been built upon the performances of the club's less high-profile players.
"When you think of teams digging in you think of that last 15 minutes and tough away games," he said.
"They were 1-0 down at West Ham, let's not forget, and Newcastle was another difficult game and that's where you need your back four.
"You can talk about the days when you score four or five and it's great for your attacking players; Ozil, Wilshere, Cazorla and all the different players in different positions, popping up.
"But at times you need that back four. You need Flamini and Arteta in front; players who are not 9/10, but are 7/10 every week and win you those tough away games.
"Tonight for the first hour they were not really under too much pressure. They had Aston Villa at arm's length and were under control, but those last 15 or 20 minutes happen in away games and you've got to deal with it.
"That's what they did tonight."
Arsenal were in control for long periods, but Christian Benteke's 76th-minute header sparked a grandstand finish from the hosts and the Gunners' back four did well to stand firm in the closing stages.
Wenger praises Arsenal resilience
"When you think of teams digging in you think of that last 15 minutes and tough away games," he said.
"They were 1-0 down at West Ham, let's not forget, and Newcastle was another difficult game and that's where you need your back four.
"You can talk about the days when you score four or five and it's great for your attacking players; Ozil, Wilshere, Cazorla and all the different players in different positions, popping up.
"But at times you need that back four. You need Flamini and Arteta in front; players who are not 9/10, but are 7/10 every week and win you those tough away games.
"Tonight for the first hour they were not really under too much pressure. They had Aston Villa at arm's length and were under control, but those last 15 or 20 minutes happen in away games and you've got to deal with it.
"That's what they did tonight."
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