Thierry Henry says many fans don’t want Arsenal to win the Premier League despite a nine-point lead over Manchester City

Former Thierry Henry has claimed that “a lot of people” do not want Arsenal FC to win the Premier League this season.

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Speaking on Monday Night Football, the ex-France striker noted that while Arsenal currently sit nine points clear of Manchester City FC with seven matches remaining, the Gunners may not enjoy widespread support.

“I wanted them [Liverpool] to win the league because I wanted Jamie [Carragher] to win the league, Stevie G [Steven Gerrard] to win the league,” Henry said. “Whether I like Liverpool or not, you root for the underdog, the team that couldn’t do it, or failed to win the league. But a lot of people don’t want Arsenal to win the league.”

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Arsenal look increasingly likely to end their 22-year title drought, but Henry’s remarks underscore a perception that their success may not be universally celebrated among football fans.