Thierry Henry details Arsenal problem under Arteta that continues to concern him

Former Arsenal star Thierry Henry is worried the Gunners' failure to convert chances could end up being their downfall this season, but isn't convinced a new number nine is the solution.

Arsenal's two recognised central strikers, Gabriel Jesus and Eddie Nketiah, have just 14 goals between them in all competitions this term. Mikel Arteta's side got on just fine without the pair on Sunday, though, putting six goals past West Ham with Leandro Trossard starting through the middle.

That victory at the London Stadium ensured Arsenal remain in touch with Liverpool and Manchester City at the top of the Premier League. They also have 53 goals, just three short of top scorers City.

Arteta's team will face multiple big tests if they are to claim European glory this term, with Porto awaiting in the round of 16. With a title challenge alongside the Champions League campaign, Henry remains concerned about his former club's finishing, but recognises they have been able to deliver at some key moments.

"I just think that... there was a massive discussion about 'does Arsenal need a number nine?'. What they needed to do is put the ball in the back of the net," Henry said on CBS Sports Golazo.

"When Arsenal does put the ball in the back of the net it's 6-0. In every game it could have been the same - in the cup against Liverpool they didn't do it, they did it with a bit of help in the league from Liverpool - but when Arsenal are on point and put the ball in the back of the net, it doesn't matter who plays.

"Trossard will score, Declan Rice has been scoring, Gabriel has been scoring, so it doesn't really matter. If we turn our opportunities into goals, we are going to be - I think - a very difficult team to beat."

Arsenal's win on Sunday was their