Arsenal legend Thierry Henry is already looking ahead to the game against Manchester City at the Etihad.
The Gunners just qualified for the semi-finals of the Champions League after beating Sporting CP over two legs, which is a great achievement.
All the players must enjoy what they have just done before turning their full focus on the biggest game of their season on Sunday.
Henry, however, is already there and has sent a blunt message to Mikel Arteta and the Arsenal players.
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Thierry Henry tells Mikel Arteta and Arsenal players to bring the ‘fire’ against Man City
One of the biggest headlines of this week was Arteta’s press conference ahead of the game against Sporting CP at the Emirates.
After the defeat to Bournemouth at the weekend, tough questions were always going to be asked, and the Arsenal boss did not hide.
Arteta boldly claimed that he is on ‘fire’ and is totally looking forward to the business end of the season, where Arsenal’s fate in the Premier League and Champions League will be decided.
Club legend Thierry Henry must have seen that remark from Arteta, and he has now challenged the Arsenal boss and his players to bring that ‘fire’ at the Etihad Stadium.
He said on CBS Sports: “They were asked to do a job, they did it. I want to see that at the weekend. As I said before, it’s what I would’ve said to everyone in the dressing room.
“I want to see that fire. Fire? Isn’t that what he said? I want to see that fire at the Etihad. That’s what I want to see.
“It’s easy to talk. Go there, at Man City and deliver. That’s what we want to see. Then we will see ‘fire’. I’ll even bring it!”
Speaking further about what the Arsenal manager said, Henry added: “I believe in what he said – Arteta, the fire. I’m a big believer, but I believe in what I see, though.
“But when you talk like it, you have to do it then. I didn’t see that tonight (vs Sporting).”
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Henry definitely has a point there, but seeing him single out one comment from Arteta seems strange.
Nevertheless, Arsenal must get a positive result against Manchester City this weekend to boost their chances of winning the Premier League title.
A draw could well be enough for the leaders, but a win would almost certainly hand them the crown.
We’re sure Arteta will do everything in his power to get his side ready for the clash at the Etihad Stadium. It is by far the biggest game of his managerial career.
It remains to be seen what sort of approach Arteta will go with on Sunday.
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