BREAKING NEWS: “He’s an extremely poor player; I’ve never seen anyone worse playing for a major club like him. It’s about time he learns Arabic and heads to the Saudi League,” says Chelsea legend John Terry, adding that he witnessed something from Arsenal that he’s never seen before in his career.

John Terry recently pointed out a notable shift in Arsenal’s performance, one he hasn’t seen for quite a while. The team, currently enjoying an unbeaten run, extended their streak by defeating Southampton in a Premier League match at the Emirates Stadium right before the international break.

During that game, Arsenal fell behind when Cameron Archer netted a goal for Southampton in the 55th minute. However, just three minutes later, Kai Havertz, who has been in great form, scored the equalizer. The Gunners took command of the game afterward, with Gabriel Martinelli coming off the bench to score in the 68th minute and Bukayo Saka wrapping up the win with a goal in the 88th minute.

This resilience, the ability to recover quickly from setbacks, has been a hallmark of Arsenal’s recent matches. In their game against Manchester City, they initially trailed but fought back to take the lead, eventually drawing the match. Similarly, against Leicester City, they faced a late equalizer but responded with a late goal of their own to secure victory.

In the match against Southampton, Arsenal’s brief lapse only lasted three minutes before they regained control and ensured a comfortable win by the end. This capacity to bounce back from difficult situations has earned praise from John Terry, the legendary former Chelsea defender. On Final Score, Terry highlighted Arsenal’s newfound “grit” and “determination,” qualities he believes have been missing from the team in recent years. He noted that Arsenal now has the tenacity and resilience reminiscent of great teams from the past, emphasizing how the players seem willing to fight for results. Terry believes this renewed toughness, likely motivated by past disappointments, sets Arsenal apart.

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal’s manager, has been credited with instilling this mentality. Football writer Miguel Delaney noted that Arteta was particularly pleased with how the players managed their emotions in the Leicester game, where they almost lost a 2-0 lead but steadied themselves to secure the win. Arteta views this emotional control, coupled with tactical discipline, as essential to turning challenges into successes—something Arsenal had struggled with but now appear to have mastered.

In summary, both Terry and Arteta are impressed with Arsenal’s ability to confront adversity, a strength that could be pivotal in their pursuit of continued success this season.