Troy Deeney has backtracked on his controversial claim that Arsenal “lack cojones” - and has even backed them to finish in the top four.
The former Watford striker made the sensational comment in the aftermath of a famous Hornets victory against the North London side back in 2017, with the hosts coming from 1-0 down to win at Vicarage Road. His comments ruffled plenty of feathers at the Emirates Stadium and since then, Deeney doubled down on his claim just a few years later in his autobiography.
But, having watched Mikel Arteta ’s side dismiss of Liverpool at the weekend - and with it reclaim top spot in the Premier League - the 34-year-old forward has claimed that the Gunners are now in a much better position. Indeed, Deeney has also hailed the Spanish boss for dramatically improving the Gunners.
