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LONDON: 'GUNNERS WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY HEART'- THIERRY HENRY July 27, 2007
(SomaliNet) Despite his summer move to Barcelona, Thierry Henry insisted on Friday that he will always have affection for Arsenal.
Henry, who made a goal-scoring debut in the 1-0 friendly win over Dundee United on Thursday, even admitted that he will miss the jeers he attracted when he played against Spurs, Arsenal's bitter north London rivals.
"I wish Arsenal good luck and I will miss everything - not only at Arsenal. I will miss the boos at Tottenham," said Henry who will play his second match for Barcelona in Saturday's friendly against Hearts at Murrayfield.
"I'll miss the games against Manchester United, I'll miss the Chelsea games, I'll miss all the stand out games. Playing in England was always amazing because the stadiums are always full, the fans are always singing."
The French striker admitted he was shocked by Freddie Ljungberg's blast at Arsenal, when the Swede accused the club of lacking ambition following his move across London to West Ham.
"Freddie's a grown man. He says whatever he wants to say," said Henry.
"Obviously I was here and I saw it on TV. It was the strangest thing going to play for West Ham. I wish him all the best.
"Everyone is entitled to their own decision. He did what he did. The boss (Arsene Wenger) knows why I left, that is the most important thing for me."
Henry also believes Arsenal can seriously rival Manchester United, Chelsea and Liverpool for the Premier League title this season despite his departure.
"Everybody is always talking about the young team, this sort of thing, but a year ago we reached the Champions League final," said the 29-year-old.
"Last season so many key players were injured. I'm not trying to make any excuses for the club. I'm sure this year, with everybody back, Arsenal can compete for the league." - Sapa-AFP