Henry shakes off shackles to settle Arsenal's nerves
At the beginning of last week, Arsène Wenger summoned all his Arsenal players into his office, one by one. Excepting Freddie Ljungberg and young Cesc Fabregas, he said he was unhappy with their performances. Things had to improve, he added. The Observer
Arsenal back to basics before Henry's burst
To call this winning ugly would be an exaggeration. But it is not often you see Arsenal interested only in the points, and to expect them to return to their acknowledged flamboyance on Tuesday, when Rosenborg have to be beaten if Arsene Wenger's team are to be sure of staying in the Champions League, might be optimistic. For eight days at least, culminating in Chelsea's visit here a week today, results are everything. The Telegraph
Henry supplies the spark for Arsenal's sputtering engine
Only the serial Arsenal optimist will be deluded. Banish from your mind a couple of late goals from Thierry Henry - including, God forbid, a header from the Frenchman - and a splendidly executed opener from Robert Pires, and any belief that this performance resembled a similar outcome against Birmingham City's neighbours, Aston Villa, seven weeks ago which had us all murmuring superlatives is swiftly dissipated. In truth, this was the antithesis of that sublime occasion. The Independent
Ljungberg eases Arsenal fears
Three goals finished off by French cool but, above all, a galvanic and tireless demonstration of Swedish running by Freddie Ljungberg at last brought Arsenal some cheer after their November suffering and emphatically finished off a wretchedly inept Birmingham. The Times