‘Everyone Has Problems!’ – Thierry Henry Sends ‘Let’s Not Talk’ Warning to Mikel Arteta as Arsenal Look to Finally Win Premier League Title Again

Injuries, Pressure, and Arsenal’s Long Road Back to Glory

Arsenal legend Thierry Henry has delivered a firm but encouraging message to Mikel Arteta and his squad: there’s no room for excuses in the title race. As the Gunners see their lead at the top of the Premier League table shrink to just two points, Henry is reminding everyone that setbacks are part of football, and it’s how a team responds that defines a championship campaign.

The French superstar, who played a starring role in Arsenal’s legendary ‘Invincibles’ team of 2003-04, knows better than anyone the mental and physical resilience required to lift the Premier League. That unbeaten side was the last to bring top-flight glory to north London, and now, more than two decades later, the club is once again on the brink of ending a title drought. Arteta has come close on three consecutive occasions, finishing as runners-up, but with fresh challenges emerging in the 2025-26 season, the pressure to deliver has never been greater.

Emulate the Invincibles: Arsenal Under Pressure to Deliver

The stakes for Mikel Arteta are crystal clear. With significant investment over several transfer windows, expectations at the Emirates Stadium are high. However, injuries have begun to test Arteta’s squad depth. Ben White is the latest to be sidelined, joining an ever-growing list of absentees that includes Gabriel Magalhaes, Kai Havertz, Max Dowman, and Cristhian Mosquera. Even stars such as William Saliba, Martin Odegaard, Bukayo Saka, Noni Madueke, and Gabriel Jesus have spent periods on the treatment table.

Henry, however, stresses that these challenges are universal. Speaking to Betway, the World Cup-winning forward said: “Injuries, the busy calendar – let’s not talk. Everybody has their own problems. Let’s see who’s going to be there at the end. I won’t change my tune from the beginning of the season – we must win the league. It has to be this year. I believe the team can do it and I just hope we can cross that line.”

His words highlight the need for mental toughness. No matter how talented a squad, injuries and setbacks are inevitable over a long season. The true measure of a title contender is how the team navigates these hurdles, maintaining focus and determination when the going gets tough.

No Excuses: Gunners Great Henry Sounds Warning

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Henry’s advice is as simple as it is powerful: keep your head down and focus on the job. He warns against overreacting to either victories or setbacks, insisting that the path to a title is a marathon, not a sprint. “You will see in a season that the team’s going to be tested, injuries are going to happen, and things are not going to go your way. It’s how you go through that,” Henry added.

Arsenal’s current campaign has already seen them navigate a few tricky moments. Their 2-1 victory over bottom-placed Wolves last time out, aided by two own goals, was far from the stylish display fans might have hoped for. Yet, as Henry points out, the ability to grind out results even when not at your best is a hallmark of a strong squad. “You’re allowed one or two during the season where you are lucky on the night. That happened to me, and to a lot of teams that I’ve seen win the league,” he explained.

Even the Invincibles themselves were not immune to difficult nights. Arsenal went unbeaten in 2003-04, yet they still struggled against certain sides, such as Portsmouth, proving that occasional stumbles are part of the game. What matters, according to Henry, is resilience and the ability to keep momentum over the long haul.

Win Ugly: Arsenal Picking Up Points the Hard Way

The Premier League is notoriously unpredictable. On any given day, a top team can struggle against sides lower in the table, and Arsenal have had to prove their mettle in precisely these moments. The win against Wolves, while ultimately successful, was far from convincing. Henry, however, sees value in these hard-fought victories.

“People expected Arsenal to beat Wolves comfortably, but there’s no such thing in the Premier League,” he said. “Now, you don’t want that to repeat. This period is always crucial in England. When you enter Christmas up until the end of February, you usually get a clearer view of what’s going to happen, and then you can be a bit more vocal about who can win the league or not. We’ve seen things can happen down to the last day, so don’t be overexcited when you win games, don’t be overexcited when you lose them. It’s a long, long road.”

Henry’s message is clear: the Gunners must be ready to fight for every single point, whether they play their best football or not. Consistency, focus, and a strong mentality will be the key ingredients in determining whether this squad can finally bring silverware back to north London.

Arsenal Fixtures: Next Up for the Gunners

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Looking ahead, Arsenal face a challenging schedule. They will travel to Everton on Saturday, before taking on Crystal Palace in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals. The Gunners will then finish their 2025 campaign with home games against Brighton and Aston Villa, two fixtures that could prove decisive in their title charge.

With Manchester City and Aston Villa breathing down their necks in the league, every match carries extra weight. Henry’s advice to Arteta and his players is simple: take it game by game, manage injuries smartly, and stay mentally sharp.

Conclusion: Focus, Resilience, and the Pursuit of Glory

Thierry Henry’s words resonate beyond just Arsenal fans—they are a reminder of the realities of modern football. Injuries will happen, form will fluctuate, and unexpected challenges will emerge. But for a team chasing the Premier League title after a long drought, the only thing that matters is response.

Arsenal have the talent, the depth, and the tactical acumen under Arteta to challenge for the crown. But it will require focus, resilience, and a willingness to grind through tough moments, much like the Invincibles did more than twenty years ago. Henry’s message is clear: excuses have no place at the top of the table. Everyone has problems, but only the teams that overcome them can lift the trophy at the end of a long, punishing season.

If Arsenal can heed his advice, maintain consistency, and stay mentally strong, 2025-26 could finally be the year that north London celebrates a Premier League title once again.