Arsenal legend Thierry Henry believes the club\u2019s hopes of winning the Premier League title are nearly over due to growing injuries in the squad, but the Champions League is now within reach.<\/p>\n
Arsenal secured a crushing 7-1 victory over PSV Eindhoven on Tuesday in the first leg of the Champions League Round of 16, virtually guaranteeing their qualification for the quarter-finals. They are set to face the winner of the tie between reigning champions Real Madrid and Atl\u00e9tico Madrid next month.<\/p>\n
Jurrien Timber, who opened Arsenal\u2019s goal fest before the trip to the Netherlands, described it as an opportunity for Mikel Arteta\u2019s side to get back on track after a disappointing Premier League run.<\/p>\n
Arsenal\u2019s dominant performance at the Philips Stadion certainly delivered on that promise, as the London side made their ambitions clear.<\/p>\n
Henry, Arsenal\u2019s all-time top scorer and a key figure in their 2006 Champions League final loss to Barcelona, believes that with the Premier League title race nearly out of reach, the team can now fully focus on Europe.<\/p>\n
Speaking on CBS\u2019s Sports Golazo show, Henry said: \u201cYes, they can (win the Champions League). I believe it, that\u2019s why I say it will happen. I\u2019m just talking now, but they have shown us they are capable of doing it\u2014winning big against a good team, with injured players returning.\u201d<\/p>\n
He added: \u201cI don\u2019t want to disrespect PSV. I thought this game would be tough, especially away from home, but Arsenal made it look easy. I think they played a fantastic match.\u201d<\/p>\n
Arsenal might face a tough quarter-final test, as they will play the first leg at home. However, Henry believes their dominant performance against PSV will provide a major confidence boost.<\/p>\n
The Frenchman said: \u201cWe all know the Premier League is over unless a miracle happens. What I\u2019m saying is that this match could help Arsenal gain confidence for the next round, whether it\u2019s against Real Madrid or Atl\u00e9tico Madrid. Sometimes, the draw can work in your favor, or it can go against you. But if you want to win the competition, you have to beat whoever comes your way.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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