May 19th 2024.
Thierry Henry, the former Arsenal striker, is hoping that his beloved team can maintain their momentum for the upcoming season. He expressed his concern about the team possibly burning out after two unsuccessful attempts at winning the Premier League title against Manchester City. On Sunday, Pep Guardiola's team secured their sixth top-flight trophy in seven seasons with a 3-1 victory over West Ham at the Etihad stadium.
For Arsenal, it was yet another painful season as they narrowly missed out on the title last year despite being at the top of the table for a record-breaking 248 days. This was the most for any team in the history of the English top-flight who failed to claim the title. Despite manager Mikel Arteta's assurance that the Arsenal squad is on the path to achieving Premier League glory, Henry has cast doubts on their credentials.
In an interview with Premier League Productions, Henry stated that City's ability to adapt to challenges is what sets them apart. He pointed out how key players like Rodri and Kevin De Bruyne missed some games, but they were able to find replacements like Phil Foden who stepped up when needed. Henry also noted that City does not wait for years to achieve success, but rather they do it consistently.
However, one thing that worries him is that every time a team tries to keep up with City's pace, they end up burning out. He used Liverpool as an example, who couldn't handle the pressure and eventually lost their title hopes. Henry hopes that Arsenal can maintain their rhythm and not suffer the same fate as other teams.
Meanwhile, Arteta has warned that in order to finish above City in the future, Arsenal may need to achieve 100 points. He acknowledged the level of competition in the league today and how it has pushed teams to improve. He also mentioned his experience as an assistant manager at City when they achieved 100 points, and emphasized the hard work and dedication required to reach that level.
Arteta believes that Arsenal is on the right path and is improving quickly, but they must not feel sorry for themselves and instead continue to strive for more. He expressed his determination to reach the top and praised the team's evolution since he took over as manager. He believes that they are on the right trajectory, and it is now up to them to work hard and achieve their goals.
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