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Henry - I wanted five minutes for Arsenal
Thierry Henry admits he had welcomed the idea of playing the final five minutes of Sunday’s game in an Arsenal shirt.
Arsenal planned for the 33-year-old to switch sides during the closing stages on his return to Emirates Stadium only for FIFA regulations to stand in its way.
“They have some weird rules,” said Henry. “That was the plan but the referee denied it. That is how it is. They had asked me and I said why not?
“I did what I had to do here. It is more than nice to see everyone again but it is not about missing anything. The
Arsenal fans know that I always did my best. Sometimes it was not enough but I always did my best.”
Arsenal manager hopes to gain work permit for Ryo Miyaichi so he can 'put him on the pitch'
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger wants young Japanese talent Ryo Miyaichi to remain at the Emirates this season and is keen to secure a work permit for the winger.
Miyaichi signed for the Gunners in January after impressing Wenger during a trial period, at which point the 18-year-old was loaned out to Dutch club Feyenoord in order to help him adjust to European football.
The young winger was part of the Frenchman’s squad during the summer's pre-season action although was unable to play in the Emirates Cup due to FIFA ruling.
Wenger is seemingly keen for Miyaichi to push for a first-team spot and challenge the likes of Theo Walcott and new signing Gervinho for a starting place this season and admits he is attempting to secure the work permit needed for the winger to play in England.
He told the club's official website: "My plan is to get a work permit for him and to put him on the pitch for Arsenal Football Club."
