As an Arsenal legend, it’s very rare that Thierry Henry has anything nice to say about Tottenham or any of their players.
Indeed, Henry takes any possible opportunity to mock Spurs, and he makes no secret of the fact he simply doesn’t like Arsenal’s rivals.
However, there is one Tottenham legend that Thierry Henry seems to have serious respect for.
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Indeed, speaking to Shoot For Love, Henry says that he can’t help but have a soft spot for Heung-Min Son, claiming that even as someone who doesn’t like Spurs, he can’t have a bad word to say about the attacker.
Thierry Henry respects Heung-Min Son
Henry spoke about Son and how he respects the forward despite his Spurs allegiances.
The Frenchman says that he can’t say a bad word about Son, before wishing him all the best in his new adventure with LAFC in MLS.
“Heung-Min is one of these players, I will say it, even if you don’t like Tottenham, even if you don’t like South Korea, he’s one you cannot say anything bad about,” Henry said.
“His work ethic, how he plays, he’s a lovable guy, I wish him the best in MLS and hopefully with the national team, I know how much it means to him.”
Heung-Min Son’s record vs Arsenal
Henry may be a fan of Son, but the Korean has been a thorn in Arsenal’s side for a long time.
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Indeed, Son often saved some of his best performances for the North London Derby, and, sadly for Arsenal fans, his record against the Gunners is solid in terms of goals and assists.
| Heung-Min Son’s record vs Arsenal | |
| Games | 20 |
| Wins | 5 |
| Draws | 6 |
| Losses | 9 |
| Goals | 8 |
| Assists | 4 |
Son rarely won against Arsenal, but he often popped up with goals and assists.
Of course, the Tottenham vs Arsenal rivalry burns deep, but every now and then, when either club has a player like Son or Henry, there has to be a mutual respect for the talent these players possess.
Even in Arsenal circles, Son is a player you can’t help but appreciate as a footballer.
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