Former Watford striker and captain Troy Deeney has transitioned from leading the line on the pitch to providing insightful punditry off it. Reflecting on Arsenal’s transformation under Mikel Arteta, Deeney acknowledges the quality of past Arsenal players but notes the change in the team’s mentality under the current manager.

“Arteta has created an Arsenal team far superior in spirit and solidarity to the sides he played in,” Deeney observes. “This is a team who have won seven straight league games, scoring 31 times and conceding just three.” Despite their recent form, Deeney believes Arsenal could still finish behind Manchester City and Liverpool.

He emphasizes the need for a top-tier center-forward, stating, “I still think Arsenal could do with a proper No 9 and will go out and get one in the summer.”Deeney’s perspective offers valuable insights into Arsenal’s progress under Arteta and the challenges they still face in their quest for silverware, as they prepare to face Brentford in their upcoming fixture.

Arsenal performance and stats

Arsenal is currently 3rd in the Premier League with 61 points.

In the last 27 games, it has won 19 times, drawn 4 times, and lost 4 times. In its last match, Arsenal won 0-6 against Sheffield United.​​

It has a positive goal difference after scoring 68 goals and conceding 23.​

Arsenal will play the next match in Premier League against Brentford on Saturday 9th of March in London. The prediction is Arsenal winning the match.​

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