'This team is different' - Thierry Henry impressed by Arsenal's fast start but concerned by Europa League

Thierry Henry says he currently has more faith in his former club Arsenal than he has for a long time, although the Gunners great is concerned about the impact of a tiring Europa League campaign. Mikel Arteta’s side have got off to a flying start this season and sit top of the Premier League table after the first six rounds. Ad They won their opening five games in a row before finally coming unstuck against Manchester United last weekend, when they were beaten 3-1 at Old Trafford.

MLSThierry Henry calls for urgent change after George Floyd's death03/06/2020 AT 11:24 “The team is different. When you’ve got the likes of Gabriel Jesus, William Saliba, who can allow you to play higher, Martin Odegaard, Bukayo Saka,” Henry told CBS Sports. “Jesus knows how to win.

He’s bringing that into the team, and you can see it. “Having said that, the way we beat Fulham and Aston Villa, we were a bit emotional at times. On the bench, in the stadium, there was a lot of up and down.

'Only about politics' — Leno slams Arsenal treatment, saying he 'had to get out' Merson: Arsenal haven’t got an Eriksen and why that matters Arteta: ‘I don't think there's any question about the level there’ “But I believe. I haven’t believed like this for a very long time, that we could do something.” He added: “I can see a team there, a togetherness, and I like that.” Arsenal’s European campaign kicks off on Thursday with a trip to Switzerland to face FC Zurich in the Europa League group stage. Arteta’s men face a packed fixture schedule in the coming weeks as they alternate domestic duties at the weekend with midweek European commitments.