Arsenal defender Hector Bellerin hits back at Troy Deeney's criticism after last-minute winner at Burnley: 'Some would say we have cojones'

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Hector Bellerin has taken a swipe at Watford striker Troy Deeney following Arsenal's last-gasp victory over Burnley at the weekend.

Deeney accused the Gunners of lacking the 'cojones' for a top-four fight after they lost to Watford back in October, but they squeezed a result at the weekend to move back into the Champions League spots.

Amid the celebrations, Bellerin took some time out for a thinly-veiled dig at Deeney, tweeting: 'Last minute winner? Some would say we have cojo***!!! #COYG.'

Hector Bellerin (back right) says Arsenal had 'cojones' after their last-gasp winner at Burnley

Troy Deeney previously hit out at the Gunners' credentials following a Watford win in October

Speaking following his side's victory back on October 14, Deeney was bold in his criticism of Arsenal, speaking live on Sky Sports immediately after the game. 

'I've heard [Arsene] Wenger's already blaming (a penalty decision) as the reason why they lost,' he said at the time. 

'I'm not going to be the one to tell Mr Wenger about himself, but there's a reason why they lost and it wasn't because of one penalty.

'I'll have to watch what I say. It's (having) a bit of cojones, a bit of nuts.' 

Alexis Sanchez wheels away in celebration after securing the victory for Arsenal on Sunday

Deeney netted from the penalty spot to draw Watford back level, and they went on to win

On Sunday afternoon, it looked as though the Gunners would be heading for another disappointing result, leaving them sixth in the table.

A late penalty from Alexis Sanchez changed all that, though, taking them above Liverpool and Tottenham into fourth, where they are just four points off second. 

Next up, Wenger's side host Huddersfield looking for another win to keep pace at the top.

Bellerin (right) has now hit back at the Watford man, as Arsenal moved up to fourth in the table