The Gunners secured their first win of the season against Watford on Saturday.
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger
Speaking to Sky Sports, Thierry Henry has said he is already concerned that Arsenal are five points behind the top three in the Premier League table.
The Gunners secured their first win of the seaosn on Saturday as they beat Watford 3-1 at Vicarage Road, thanks to goals from Santi Cazorla, Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil.
It was a much-needed victory for Arsene Wenger’s side, who had lost to Liverpool and drawn with Leicester City in their opening two games.
Arsenal’s Mesut Ozil celebrates scoring their third goal
Unfortunately they are already five points behind Manchester City, Manchester United and Chelsea, who have all started their campaigns with three wins.
And Henry says he hopes that his old team are not chasing those points for the remainder of the season.
“One thing I am thinking is, and I know it’s early, but [they] are five points behind the top three. I’m hoping that they are not going to run after those five points all season,” he told Sky Sports.
Arsenal’s Mesut Ozil celebrates scoring their third goal
Henry’s concern is likely one that Arsenal fans share, with it already looking like they face a battle to get into the top four, let alone compete for the title.
Of course, the season is only young and there are many more twists and turns to come – especially with Arsenal poised to sign Shkodran Mustafi and Lucas Perez, as Arsene Wenger told the Daily Mail – in what could be one of the most exciting campaigns for a number of years.
Five points is a lot to make up though and Wenger will certainly be hoping the other sides falter to give his team a chance to catch up over the coming months.
Arsenal’s Jack Wilshere waits to come on as manager Arsene Wenger looks on
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