Thierry Henry believes Arsenal can win the Champions League as well
as becoming domestic champions this season.
Henry left the north London club this summer in a £16.1million
switch to Barcelona after eight highly-successful years which saw
him become the Gunners' all-time top scorer.
The 30-year-old never won a European trophy with the club although
he was part of the side that reached the 2006 Champions League
final before losing 2-1 to Barca.
This year, the Gunners have made a flying start to their European
campaign and top Group H after victories over Sevilla and Steaua
Bucharest.
They also lead the Barclays Premier League having dropped just two
points all season to confound critics who predicted a tough season
following Henry's departure.
Now the Frenchman has predicted double success for Arsene Wenger's
young team, saying: 'I have been watching Arsenal and see that they
are playing entertaining football and winning every game home and
away.
'I know the young players there very well and they can definitely
win the Premier League and Champions League this season. I watched
how they beat Sevilla in the Champions League and I think they sent
out a big message to the rest of Europe. Sevilla is not an easy
team to play, but Arsenal played a great game.'
The Gunners experienced a period of unrest in the summer with the
shock exit of former vice-chairman David Dein and Henry's departure
followed by uncertainty over Wenger's future until the manager
agreed a new contract at the Emirates.
Henry revealed he has maintained his relationship with his fellow
Frenchman, with whom he started his career at Monaco more than 10
years ago.
'Me and Arsene have been in contact a few times since I left. I
always talk to him because even with the difference of age, the
bond and respect is there,' Henry said.
'It is tremendous that he has signed a new contract. He has great
eyes and just has a talent for spotting young talent. He is a great
human being as well and that's what makes the difference. He makes
players feel comfortable and always gets the best out of them.'