Thierry Henry is skeptical that Arsenal have secured a top-four spot despite leading the Premier League standings.
The Arsenal fell 3-1 to Manchester City in a critical top-of-the-table showdown on February 15, but rebounded for a comeback win against Aston Villa at the weekend to reclaim the Premier League lead.
They were also helped by Nottingham Forest, who held City to a 1-1 draw, giving Mikel Arteta’s side a two-point lead at the top with a game in hand.
Arsenal also has a 13-point lead over fifth-placed Newcastle and appears to be secure of Champions League qualifying, but Henry is not taking anything for granted.
“We’re not there. I know people will tell me ‘come on Thierry’. No, no, no. When and if we qualify, then we can talk about,” The Arsenal legend said on CBS Sports’ House of Champions podcast.
Henry, on the other hand, complimented Arteta for reconnecting with the Arsenal crowd and believes that the fighting Gene that had gone lost for a few years has been recovered.
“You could see there was a slight disconnect with the spectators,” he added.
All the supporters desired was to connect with a competitive squad.
They didn’t boo the squad on Thursday because [losses] happen, and fans accept that.
What supporters don’t comprehend is when they don’t see a fighting team. Henry, on the other hand, complimented Arteta for reconnecting with the Arsenal crowd and believes that the fighting Gene that had gone lost for a few years has been recovered.
“You could see there was a slight disconnect with the spectators,” he added.
All the supporters desired was to connect with a competitive squad.
They didn’t boo the squad on Thursday because [losses] happen, and fans accept that.
What supporters don’t comprehend is when they don’t see a fighting team.
On Saturday, the Arsenal will face Leicester City in the Premier League at the King Power Stadium.
