Arteta, speaking to the media on Thursday, however, admitted that in order to be more ruthless it helps to take emotion out
By Kehinde Okeowo
Arsenal boss, Mikel Arteta has disagreed with former Gunners striker, Thierry Henry, after he claimed that the north London club under his tutelage, have been “too emotional”.
The 44-year-old Spanish tactician also described the assertion by the Arsenal legend as his personal “opinion”.
Henry had criticised his former team for the way they are handling their emotions towards the business end of the season, after dropping four points out of a possible 6 in their last two league fixtures against Liverpool and West Ham.
The former French international also said the Premier League leaders may lose the title to reigning champions, Manchester City if they fail to put their emotions in check
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Henry reveals why Arsenal may miss out on EPL title
Speaking to CBS Sports on the chances of his old team lifting the EPL title after 19 years, Henry said Arsenal must start managing their emotions better.
He said: “My problem with them is the emotions of the team.
“You can feel it, but don’t become it,”
Responding to the claims, Arteta, while speaking to the media on Thursday, disagreed with him. He, however, admitted that in order to be more ruthless it helps to take emotion out.
When asked if Henry’s comments were fair, Arteta replied: “I don’t know, it’s just an opinion.”
Arsenal can go seven points clear of Manchester City if they beat relegation-threatened Southampton at the Emirates Stadium on Friday night, although the champions will have two outstanding fixtures.
Meanwhile, the Citizens will not be in Premier League action until they face the Gunners next Wednesday, as they have an FA Cup semi-final commitment this weekend.
