Paul Merson makes 'mind-blowing' Arsene Wenger claim and reveals concerns for Arsenal star

Paul Merson reckons the latest Arsenal display had the making of an Arsene Wenger team as the Gunners scored three past Watford.

Arsenal’s push for a top-four finish looks ever more likely following their 3-2 win over the Hornets as Martin Odegaard, Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli found the back of the net.

Mikel Arteta’s young stars are buying into his style of football and former Gunner Merson is enjoying what he’s seeing right now.

‘Watching Arsenal right now is like watching one of Arsene Wenger’s teams in their pomp,’ he told the Daily Star.

‘When they won at Watford last weekend, some of the football was like watching Thierry Henry and Dennis Berkgamp and Robert Pires in their prime.

‘Honestly, all three goals in that game were mind-blowing. They were absolutely outstanding.

‘The football was absolutely brilliant. They passed, they moved, they were clinical, and they’re playing with a smile on their faces. They’re enjoying it.

‘They all know what they’re doing. Every one of them knows what their job is.’

Merson does however have concerns with Alexandre Lacazette failing to find the back of the net.

The Frenchman, who is out of contract at the end of the season, hasn’t scored since Boxing Day and Merson believes it’s an area they need to strengthen in the summer window.

‘My worry is they scored three goals the other day and Alexandre Lacazette doesn’t get one. He’s your centre forward,’ he added.

‘That worries me. If Lacazette gets a couple I’d be going mad now saying they are dead certs for the top four.

‘But you can’t keep on relying on wingers. I know Liverpool do, but they’re in a different world their two wingers.

‘I think they’ve been very, very good lately and Mikel Arteta is doing a good job.

‘If they can