Former Arsenal forward Thierry Henry boldly insisted that “nobody” in world football can match the Gunners’ strength in depth, although that status comes at a cost.
Mikel Arteta exploited his strong bench on Tuesday night in Arsenal’s Champions League opener against Athletic Club. The game was goalless when Gabriel Martinelli replaced Eberechi Eze in the 71st minute. Just 36 seconds later, the Brazilian was celebrating a well-taken goal to break the deadlock.
