THIERRY HENRY has told Mikel Arteta injuries are NOT an excuse and Arsenal “must” win the Premier League this year.
The Gunners last lifted the title when striker played in their historic Invincibles season of 2003-04.
Mikel Arteta has been told injuries are not an excuse for Arsenal not to win the titleCredit: Getty
Thierry Henry laid down the marker for the current Gunners team to win the leagueCredit: Splash
’s table-toppers are two points clear of heading into the busy festive period.
But they have been hit hard by injuries, with defender the latest star to be crocked.
And legend Henry, 48, said: “Injuries, the busy calendar — let’s not talk. Everybody has their own problems.
“Let’s see who’s going to be there at the end. I won’t change my tune from the beginning of the season — we must win the league.
“It has to be this year. I believe the team can do it and I just hope we can cross that line.
“You will see in a season the team’s going to be tested, injuries are going to happen and things are not going to go your way.
“It’s how you go through that.”
White, 28, limped off with a hamstring injury after half an hour of Saturday’s last-gasp 2-1 win over Wolves.
He now faces at least a month on the sidelines.
The right-back joins a lengthy casualty list which includes Gabriel, Kai Havertz and , while , , , and have all missed a number of games.
Arsenal travel to tomorrow to start a hectic 19-day schedule.
On Tuesday, they host in the quarter-finals of the and then have Premier League clashes against Brighton, , Bournemouth and Liverpool up until Thursday, January 8.
In eight years at the Gunners Henry won two Prem titles, three FA Cups and four Golden Boots — including three on the bounce from 2004-06.
The 1998 World Cup winner is also Arsenal’s all-time leading scorer with 228 goals.
And the French icon told Betway: “When you enter Christmas up until the end of February, you usually get a clearer view of what’s going to happen.
“And then you can be a bit more vocal about who can win the league or not.
“We’ve seen things can happen down to the last day, so don’t be over- excited when you win games, don’t be overexcited when you lose them. It’s a long, long road.”
Henry was honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the
He said: “I would not have been able to do this without playing with great players in great teams and great coaches.
“Thank you to everyone that believed in me and also the ones who didn’t.”
Eze Chidiebere Paul
I'm dedicated to creating high-quality content that informs, inspires, and delights. If you have any questions or suggestions, don't hesitate to get in touch. Happy reading!
