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Barcelona Striker Thierry Henry: Arsenal Can Win Premier League Even Without Robin Van Persie
Gunners legend tips former club for title...
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Mar 7, 2010 11:23:00 AM
By Gill Clark
Former Arsenal striker Thierry Henry has tipped the Gunners to pip Chelsea and Manchester United to the Premier League crown, despite the loss of key man Robin van Persie.
The north Londoners currently lie third in the table, just two points behind leaders Man United with a thrilling end to the season in prospect.
However, the Barcelona forward believes Arsene Wenger’s men can claim the title, while wondering how much better they could have done had van Persie not missed a large chunk of the season through injury.
"I say honestly right now that I think Arsenal can win the league [Premier League] - and I thought that even before the start of the season," Henry told the News of the World.
"I would really like to have known what they could have done if they had a striker who could score 20 or more goals.
"If Robin van Persie had not got injured before Christmas, then who knows what might have happened?
"You would like to think that having him in your squad would give you an extra six or seven points.”
The France international also highlighted what an achievement it would be for Arsenal to claim the title with such a young squad.
"If Arsene [Wenger] managed to win a trophy this season with a squad so young it would be massive, particularly after the stick he got at the start of the season for saying he thought his team could achieve something,” he added.
“He has been criticised so often for saying his side could win a trophy - and who is laughing now?
"He wanted to do things his way and has shown he was not wrong.
"I know lots of people have a go at him over the lack of silverware but every year they are near the top.”
Next up for Arsenal is the second leg of their Champions League tie with Porto and Henry is confident his former employers will progress despite losing the first leg 2-1.
"They have everything to go for in the second leg of the Champions League,” he added.
"I don't want to disrespect anyone but I see Arsenal being too strong for Porto."
The north Londoners currently lie third in the table, just two points behind leaders Man United with a thrilling end to the season in prospect.
However, the Barcelona forward believes Arsene Wenger’s men can claim the title, while wondering how much better they could have done had van Persie not missed a large chunk of the season through injury.
"I say honestly right now that I think Arsenal can win the league [Premier League] - and I thought that even before the start of the season," Henry told the News of the World.
"I would really like to have known what they could have done if they had a striker who could score 20 or more goals.
"If Robin van Persie had not got injured before Christmas, then who knows what might have happened?
"You would like to think that having him in your squad would give you an extra six or seven points.”
The France international also highlighted what an achievement it would be for Arsenal to claim the title with such a young squad.
"If Arsene [Wenger] managed to win a trophy this season with a squad so young it would be massive, particularly after the stick he got at the start of the season for saying he thought his team could achieve something,” he added.
“He has been criticised so often for saying his side could win a trophy - and who is laughing now?
"He wanted to do things his way and has shown he was not wrong.
"I know lots of people have a go at him over the lack of silverware but every year they are near the top.”
Next up for Arsenal is the second leg of their Champions League tie with Porto and Henry is confident his former employers will progress despite losing the first leg 2-1.
"They have everything to go for in the second leg of the Champions League,” he added.
"I don't want to disrespect anyone but I see Arsenal being too strong for Porto."
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