Former Arsenal captain Thierry Henry says Arsenal have underperformed in the last three years under manager Mikel Arteta.
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Since taking charge in 2019, Arteta has overseen a transformation at Arsenal, turning the team into regular Premier League title contenders.
However, despite consistent top-two finishes over the past three seasons, Arsenal have not lifted a trophy since winning the FA Cup in 2020.
Former Arsenal captain Thierry Henry, speaking on the Stick to Football podcast, acknowledged that a manager needs time to rebuild a squad.
However, he argued that Arsenal should have secured at least one trophy or final appearance in this period.
“It’s normal that people are raising questions now about what the team is doing,” Henry said. “For the last three years, Arsenal have been in a situation where they should have at least brought one cup or reached a final.”
Highlighting the contrast with Manchester United’s recent success, Henry pointed out that the Red Devils have reached five finals and won two trophies in the past five years, despite widespread criticism.
Arsenal finished second place in the Premier League for the third year in a row.
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“Manchester United have played in five finals in the last five years, the United that everyone laughs at — whereas Arsenal, in the last three years of building, have not reached a final,” Henry added.
