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Former Arsenal forward Thierry Henry has received strong backing to take over the managerial reins at his former club and eventually succeed Mikel Arteta. Ex-Manchester United and France striker Louis Saha believes Henry’s passion for the game and footballing intellect make him a worthy candidate for the top job at the Emirates Stadium.
WHAT HAPPENED?
Arteta has been at the helm of Arsenal since December 2019, and during his time, he has brought a level of consistency and structure to a club that was struggling to find its identity. The Spaniard delivered an FA Cup in his debut season, offering a glimpse of promise. Since then, Arsenal have emerged as consistent challengers for the Premier League title but have fallen just short, finishing second in the league in each of the past three seasons.
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THE BIGGER PICTURE
Despite the progress made under Arteta, particularly with the development of young players and a clearly defined style of play, a section of the fanbase remains frustrated by the lack of major trophies. The absence of any cup finals since that 2020 FA Cup win has led some to wonder whether a change in leadership could be the catalyst needed to finally turn potential into silverware.
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A hero of the club's most successful modern era, Henry’s contributions as a player are etched into Arsenal folklore. Between 1999 and 2007, and again briefly in 2012, the French striker amassed 377 appearances, scored 228 goals and provided 101 assists. His efforts helped the Gunners to two Premier League titles and three FA Cups, while he came agonisingly close to claiming the Ballon d’Or in 2003, finishing second. It is this legendary status that fuels much of the support for Henry's return, this time as a manager.
French forward Louis Saha (R) is congrat
WHAT SAHA SAID
Saha, who played alongside Henry for France, passionately defended his former teammate’s managerial potential.
Speaking to BoyleSports, who offer the latest Premier League odds, Saha said: “I would like to see Thierry Henry manage in the Premier League and I think he deserves it. He loves football so much, and lots of other coaches have got opportunities when he hasn’t.
“Some guys retire and get big Premier League jobs and I don’t always understand it. I think Thierry should get an opportunity and he has experience now. He has improved as a manager and did really well with the French under 21s, despite not lifting the trophy in the end. His knowledge is unbelievable and it would be great to see him managing Arsenal one day.”
WHAT NEXT?
However, while his record on the pitch is undisputed, Henry's coaching journey has been far more turbulent. He began his managerial path at AS Monaco, a club he once played for, but struggled during his stint in Ligue 1. Later, he moved to North America, taking charge of Montreal in Major League Soccer.
Henry also spent time as an assistant coach with the Belgian national team and later took on head coach duties for France’s U21 and Olympic sides. While he didn’t secure a trophy with the French youth teams, his work was praised.
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