Jermain Defoe Makes Bold Claim after Arsenal’s Win against West Ham

Jermain Defoe believes Arsenal’s attacking style is reminiscent of Arsene Wenger’s Invincibles following their 5-2 victory over West Ham on Saturday evening.

Former Tottenham striker Jermain Defoe has drawn comparisons between Arsenal’s current attacking style and the legendary Arsene Wenger’s Invincibles following their 5-2 victory over West Ham on Saturday evening. Defoe, speaking to Premier League Productions, praised Arsenal’s fluid and unselfish play, reminiscent of the 2003/04 squad that famously went unbeaten throughout the Premier League season.

Mikel Arteta’s side delivered a scintillating first-half display at the Emirates, with Gabriel Magalhaes opening the scoring with a towering header from a corner just 10 minutes in. Leandro Trossard doubled the lead with a well-worked team move, followed by Martin Odegaard converting a penalty to make it 3-0. Kai Havertz added a fourth after latching onto Trossard’s through ball, and despite late goals from Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Emerson, Bukayo Saka sealed the win with a penalty in added time.

Defoe highlighted the unselfishness of Arsenal’s play, drawing parallels to the likes of Thierry Henry, Ashley Cole, and Robert Pires, who were known for their selfless contributions and ability to vacate space for teammates. He also emphasized Arsenal’s self-belief, suggesting that their current form could see them capitalize on any mistakes made by title rivals Liverpool.

Arteta’s meticulous coaching and attention to detail have been credited for Arsenal’s cohesive and dynamic style of play. Defoe noted that the team’s consistency and quality in the forward areas make them genuine title contenders.

As Arsenal prepares for their next Premier League fixture against Manchester United, fans will be hoping that the team can maintain their momentum and continue to challenge for the title.

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