Former Arsenal Star Theo Walcott praised the Gunners' defense after 3-0. first division victory over Brighton & Hove Albion at the Amex Stadium yesterday.
The London giants returned to the top of the league table with a 3-0 win over the Seagulls. The defense was once again firm and they conceded only 2 shots on goal in 90 minutes.
Speaking on Sky Sports after the result, Walcott was hugely impressed by the Gunners' back four and said he can't say enough about how brave and vocal they have been all season.
He said: “I am left speechless because of how brave they are. I remember when I played, Arsenal's back four were very calm. But this, you could hear them. The trust is second to none.”
Arsenal have temporarily regained top spot in the league after their 10th win in 2024. Now the pressure is on Liverpool to respond in your game in hand in manchester united today.
The Reds should be big favorites to beat Man United due to the latter's defensive problems, but it won't be easy, particularly as the Red Devils are known to turn up in big games.
Erik ten HagThe team earned a close goalless draw at Anfield in the first leg and also beat their fierce rivals at Old Trafford in the first leg. FA Cup quarterfinals by a score of 4-3.
Therefore, it will not be an easy match for the Reds and they will need to get the victory. Meanwhile, Arsenal need to focus on their Champions League quarterfinals on Tuesday night.
Bayern Munich will visit the Emirates Stadium for the first leg and it promises to be a thriller. Based on previous matches, there could be goals, but Arsenal will want to be on the right side.
They have suffered three consecutive defeats against Bayern with an aggregate score of 15-3. Arsenal will look to turn their fortunes around against the German giants in the midweek fixture.
