Arsenal legend Liam Brady fears his old club are set for a second season missing out on the top four.

Arsenal suffered their third defeat of the season on Saturday as Watford came from behind to beat them 2-1.

That result leaves them nine points behind leaders Manchester City after just eight games

He told The Stand podcast with Eamon Dunphy: “I've watched Arsenal a lot this season and they were on a good run going up to Watford, but I still wasn't confident because we were playing teams that we really didn't have to do much to beat.

“I've got major doubts about, every time we come against a team with character and strength, are we up for it.

"Can Arsenal cope with it?

“And I think it's going to be a season where we won't threaten to the top four, and I think it's going to be a season where getting into the Champions League relies on the Europa League, where we would have a chance of winning it when we get into the latter stages and he [Arsene Wenger] puts his best team out."