Henry Backs Arteta's Approach as Neutrals Turn Against Arsenal's Title Bid

Thierry Henry has expressed his support for Mikel Arteta's tactics, despite some neutrals showing a lack of enthusiasm for Arsenal's title pursuit. Henry, a former Arsenal captain, believes Arteta has successfully adapted his approach to lead the team to the top of the Premier League table. The Gunners' reliance on set-pieces has drawn criticism, but Henry thinks this strategy has been effective in securing crucial wins. He pointed out that many people are rooting against Arsenal, saying 'anyone but Arsenal' should win the league. However, Henry emphasized that it's irrelevant whether he likes the team's style of play, as long as they're winning. Jamie Carragher shared similar sentiments, stating that there's no right or wrong way to play football, and what matters most is being the best at what you do. Carragher also praised Arteta's flexibility in shifting from a Guardiola-esque style to a more pragmatic approach, similar to that of Jose Mourinho. Henry drew parallels between Arsenal's current situation and Chelsea's title win in 2004-05 under Mourinho, where they were also criticized for their defensive style but ultimately succeeded in ending the dominance of Manchester United and Arsenal.