Thierry Henry Settles the Gerrard vs. Scholes Debate with No Hesitation
- Former Arsenal forward Thierry Henry faced both Steven Gerrard and Paul Scholes numerous times during his career
- Henry shared the pitch with both midfield legends in intense Premier League and cup clashes in England
- Competing against Gerrard and Scholes, Henry witnessed firsthand their immense talent and influence on the game
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When asked to choose between Steven Gerrard and Paul Scholes, Thierry Henry had no doubt about his answer.
The Arsenal legend, widely regarded as one of the greatest Premier League players of all time, made his choice clear during an appearance on Monday Night Football in 2015.
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Henry, who scored 175 goals in 258 Premier League appearances and won two league titles with Arsenal, faced both midfielders regularly during his career.
Scholes and Gerrard, along with Frank Lampard, were considered the best midfielders in England during his time at the club.
Henry picks between Scholes and Gerrard
Without hesitation, Henry picked Scholes over Gerrard, citing his influence in making Manchester United “tick.”
When Jamie Carragher pressed him on whether he truly believed Scholes was better than Gerrard, Henry clarified via Sky Sports:
"I was just about to say, the next one right behind—very close—would have been Stevie G. But Paul Scholes was just ahead in his head."
The Frenchman, who later won the Champions League with Barcelona, acknowledged Gerrard’s immense quality but insisted that Scholes was the one Arsenal always had to stop when facing United.
"Stevie G comes really close, but Paul Scholes would have to win."
For Henry, Scholes’ intelligence, vision, and ability to control games gave him the edge in this legendary debate.
Henry picks between Haaland and Mbappe
Meanwhile, Henry has weighed in on the ongoing debate between Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe.
The Arsenal legend made his stance clear while discussing the topic alongside Micah Richards, Jamie Carragher, and presenter Kate Scott ahead of Real Madrid’s Champions League clash with Manchester City.
When the conversation turned to Haaland, Henry acknowledged the Norwegian’s incredible goal-scoring record but suggested that doubts remain about his overall game.
“They [Manchester City] won the treble with him,” Henry said on CBS. “You have to give him that respect, but the jury is still out.”
Henry names Real Madrid's bogey side in UCL
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Henry believes that one top European side has the potential to stop Real Madrid from securing yet another Champions League title in the 2024/25 season.
The French legend is no stranger to Europe’s elite competition, having played in it 112 times across spells with Monaco, Arsenal, and Barcelona.
Real Madrid have cemented its status as the dominant force in the Champions League, winning six of the last ten editions.
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