Arsenal legend Thierry Henry says the club's form slump is hindering Nicolas Pepe.

The Ivorian has disappointed since arriving from Lille for a club-record fee.

But Henry believes the Gunners poor play this season hasnt helped Pepe's transition to English football.

"People like to highlight the player but if the team were playing a bit better, maybe he would be playing a bit better," he said.

"At the minute, it's not a Pepe thing, it's an Arsenal thing. Hopefully he and the team can get better so we can get in the top four again."