Southampton attacker Theo Walcott feels Arsenal are getting their fear factor back.

Former Gunners star Walcott is impressed by the work of manager Mikel Arteta.

He told talkSPORT: “I just feel like there is a fear factor coming back now. Which is really nice to see.

“At Highbury, everyone feared going to Highbury, then the Emirates it was difficult to have that sort of effect.

“I'm starting to feel like the Arsenal are starting to come back to where we all want to see them, because I feel like if Arsenal are challenging, it is always going to be better for the league."

Walcott also thinks Arteta's work with the club's youngsters such a Emile Smith Rowe and Bukayo Saka will pay dividends in the years to come.

He added: “We've got them in a couple weeks time, but after that game I'm sure they are going to have a very good season because of what [Arteta] is doing with the young players coming through.

“He's going to have money to spend as well of course, a very youthful team, which is really nice to see."