Arsenal secured an impressive 5-2 win over West Ham, with Gabriel Magalhaes opening the scoring early with a header in the 10th minute.
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Leandro Trossard doubled the lead, and Martin Odegaard added a third from the penalty spot. Kai Havertz made it 4-0 before halftime, showing the team’s relentless attack.
West Ham managed to pull one back through Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Emerson, but Arsenal responded immediately with Bukayo Saka’s penalty in the dying minutes of the first half, sealing the win.
Defoe Compares Arsenal’s Attack to Invincibles
Jermain Defoe praised Arsenal’s attacking style, comparing it to the Invincibles of the past. He highlighted the fluid movement and unselfish play of the current squad, similar to Thierry Henry and Robert Pires’ era.
Defoe admired how players interchange positions and pass the ball selflessly, leading to easy tap-ins. He believes this attacking quality gives Arsenal the belief to continue their strong form and remain competitive in the title race.
Arsenal’s Title Ambitions Strengthened
With the win, Arsenal moved up to second in the Premier League, just six points behind leaders Liverpool. Defoe believes that Arsenal’s offensive consistency, combined with Arteta’s tactical approach, gives them the edge to challenge for the title.
Arsenal’s self-belief and relentless pursuit of victories, regardless of the opponent, will be key as they aim to keep pressure on Liverpool in the race for the Premier League.
