Thierry Henry says he's happy to play a support role for Arsenal captain Robin van Persie.

Although Henry has been brought back to ease the burden on the Dutchman, the Gunners' record scorer has no intention of stealing his limelight.

The 34-year-old Frenchman said: "Right now Robin is flying. I can be around and talk to him but he is doing what he does best - scoring goals.

"You don't want to disturb that, you want to help that and make sure you can give him some help. He went to the final of the World Cup and like the fans say, he scores when he wants.

"When Arsene Wenger spoke to me about coming back, I wanted to make sure I didn't disturb the team that was in place. That was important to me, I am a fan - don't forget that.

"The team did something incredible to come back to where they are right now. We are far from the first position but if you talk about what the team has done since Manchester United, they have done pretty well.

"I know people want silverware, but you have to think about the long-term and what they have been doing for a very long time is amazing."