THE JOY OF SIX

IT WAS AS IF SOMEONE HAD UNLEASHED A CAGED ANIMAL ON THE SPURS DEFENCE, YET THERE WAS SUCH GRACE TO HENRY

01 THIERRY HENRY

ARSENAL

1. RAMS RAID FOR AILING TITI (1999)

According to legend, Arsenal vice-chairman David Dein gave Thierry Henry a videotape when he walked in the door. It featured clips of Ian Wright, with a note reading, “This is what you have to do.” As if it were that easy.

In November 1999, after a tough initiation, the Frenchman moved Highbury to its feet for the very first time. Arsene Wenger was yet to start Henry and Dennis Bergkamp together at home, but did against Derby; fire and ice, youth and experience in delicate harmony.

The Gunners