Henry: I don't want to play against Arsenal and I certainly won't celebrate

22 March 2010 15:59
Barcelona star Thierry Henry has admitted he can't bear to think about facing his former club Arsenal in the Champions League next week, and certainly won't celebrate if they score.[LNB]Henry is set to play against the Gunners for the first time since leaving the club in 2007, when Barcelona travel to the Emirates Stadium for the quarter-final first leg on March 31.[LNB] Barcelona star: But Thierry Henry can't bear the prospect of playing against Arsenal[LNB]The 32-year-old, who spent eight unforgettable years in north London, said: 'I'm not saying I won't try to fight or whatever because that's the way the game is. But I don't want to play against Arsenal.[LNB]'It will be weird for me to step on the pitch, even if it's at the Emirates and not Highbury, with another shirt on.'[LNB]Henry was celebrating after winning the European Cup with Barcelona last season.[LNB] Glory days: Henry scores for Arsenal against Porto in 2006[LNB]When asked if he world celebrate a goal, Henry told Sky: 'Forget about it. No. I do not want to play against Arsenal, simple as that.[LNB]'The bond that I have with the Arsenal fans I will never get anywhere else. Because I don't think I will ever play for another team for that long.[LNB]'Eight years - I don't think I will be with another team for eight years, I am getting old now.'[LNB] Arsenal star Robin van Persie reveals: I've been training with a ball for several weeks and I can't wait to make my returnLille ace Hazard admits he's flattered by Arsenal and Liverpool interestARSENAL FC

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