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Thierry Henry says watching one Arsenal player in training every day was ‘pure gold’

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Thierry Henry played with some great players during his time at Arsenal.

The legendary Frenchman is arguably the greatest Premier League player of all time, and he knows a good footballer when he sees one.

At Arsenal, under Arsene Wenger, Henry provided many incredible moments for fans that they will never ever forget.

However, the World Cup winner couldn’t have done what he did without the help of his teammates.

Thierry Henry celebrates with Patrick Vieira, Dennis Bergkamp and other teammates during Tottenham v Arsenal in the Premier League.
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Thierry Henry sends message to Arsenal legends Dennis Bergkamp and Patrick Vieira

When you think of Arsenal’s greatest-ever players, the names of Thierry Henry, Dennis Bergkamp and Patrick Vieira immediately spring to mind.

The three players achieved immortality in the Premier League by being part of the only side to go an entire season unbeaten.

Even without those records, Henry, Bergkamp and Vieira were a joy to watch and were capable of doing things that most others could only dream of.

Henry is the biggest Arsenal legend, but the Frenchman has not forgotten about the greatness of his two exceptional teammates.

On Instagram, the Gunners’ record goalscorer paid tribute to Vieira and Bergkamp by saying: “Two icons of the game. It was a privilege to be on the field with you guys.”

To Vieira, he said: “Skip, thank you for putting your body and health on the line for us.”

Then, addressing Bergkamp, Henry added: “Iceman, just watching you on a daily basis was pure gold. Thank you for shaping me!”

He ended his tribute by saying: “Love you guys!”

Dennis Bergkamp responds to Thierry Henry’s message

Bergkamp was wonderful to watch every week on the pitch, and it must have been even better to see him train every single day.

Henry and everyone else at the club had that privilege, but the Dutchman remains as humble as ever.

Reacting to his former strike partner’s post, Bergkamp wrote: “The pleasure was mine.”

Arsenal fans would do absolutely anything to have two players in their squad replicate Henry and Bergkamp’s iconic partnership.

If that ever happens, Arsenal will win absolutely everything.