Henry defends Arsenal’s style under Mikel Arteta

Thierry Henry has defended Mikel Arteta's tactical style at Arsenal, urging critics to respect the manager for transforming the Gunners into champions. Speaking via the Metro, the Arsenal legend dismissed criticism regarding the team's aesthetics, arguing that Arteta successfully built a tough, dominant side capable of overtaking Manchester City and ending the club's 22-year Premier League title drought.

Henry acknowledged that while Arsenal may not always play attractive football, winning results are what matter most. He also defended the club's pragmatic tactical approach during their Champions League final defeat against Paris Saint-Germain, describing it as an essential strategy when competing against elite European opposition.