Do you agree? Thierry Henry, the former star striker, revealed why Arsenal faces harsh criticism on days they falter, linking it to Paris Saint-Germain (PSG).
On 1 Jun 2026 GMT+7, do you agree? Thierry Henry, the famous French former striker, explained why Arsenal, under Spanish manager Mikel Arteta, faces severe criticism on days they struggle, drawing a connection to PSG, who recently defeated them to win the UEFA Champions League and successfully defended their title.
Thierry Henry said, "Some people often ask why everyone is so obsessed with Arsenal. The answer is simple: when Arsenal is struggling, the world talks about them; when Arsenal is doing well, the world talks about them. Only a few clubs in football have this level of influence."
"Arsenal has one of the largest fan bases in the world. With such a large fan base, every opinion is amplified, every victory feels bigger, every defeat becomes global news, and every championship competition turns into a war among football fans."
"Looking back over the past few years, Arsenal has returned to competing for major trophies again, which naturally creates enemies. Nobody hates an unimportant team. Rival fans say they dislike Arsenal supporters because they are confident, loud, and everywhere. But to be honest, every successful club has fans like that."
"After losing to PSG in the UEFA Champions League final, you will see thousands of fans who no longer support Arsenal. Rival fans celebrate Arsenal’s defeat. This is not just ordinary competition but fear and obsession. The truth is Arsenal is one of the few clubs in world football that people either love or want to see lose. This usually happens when a club is big enough to be in everyone’s mind, even when they are not playing."