Another "ordinary" Premiership team, at home, in one of those games that Thierry Henry loves so very much. The chance to steamroller an average side in the (weak) sunshine at Highbury is too much for Thierry to pass up, and so it proved today. Still without a number of first team players through injury, suspension, and maybe some rests ahead of our European game, it was the 1-man Thierry Henry show.
Criticism that Henry doesn't produce the goods in big games are not entirely justified, but they probably happen because of his extra noticeable presence and contribution in "small" games like this, against run of the mill Premiership opposition. Because of his extravagance against these sides, his performances against the very biggest always look comparatively worse, but then I can't think of many players that can steamroller lesser teams quite like he can. Its a sign of great performance in lesser games, rather than any "going missing" in the big ones. A flat-track bully maybe, but there aren't many as effective elsewhere.
Anyway, a Thierry Henry hat-trick at Highbury, was the story of the day. Pompey beaten 3-0, and only one contender for man of the match. Aside from the 3 goals, he caused trouble all afternoon. Portsmouth must hate him.
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