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Arsenal skipper Van Persie: What Henry told me about comeback goal

Arsenal skipper Robin van Persie loved Thierry Henry's glorious comeback for their FA Cup win over Leeds United.

Van Persie was watching from the stands and, just like every Arsenal fan and every football fan, was overjoyed as he watched Henry roll back the years to strike a trademark goal and win the game for Arsenal in a way that he has throughout his career.

The Gunners skipper told The Sun: "What an unbelievable moment Thierry's goal was - it gave me goosebumps.

"During the game I said to my wife that it'd be a classic occasion for Thierry to come on and score the only goal. When it happened, neither of us could believe our eyes.

"It was a magical night and one that every Arsenal fan will always remember. Everything just came together and created a great evening for all of us that love this club.

"I think it was a unique occasion for Thierry, too. His whole career has been about focus, doing the job, scoring the goals and then doing it again in the next game, perhaps not really stopping to enjoy the moment because he was operating like a machine.

"He told me that, for one of the first times in his career, he really enjoyed it and took it in. It was lovely to hear that and don't forget what a good goal it was.

"He had two opponents to his right, so you'd expect a player in that situation to move the ball to the left. But Thierry did what great players do - the opposite of what most people would attempt.

"He took the ball on to his right foot, used the limited space that he had and produced a special finish."

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