Arsenal legend Thierry Henry has issued a stark warning to manager Mikel Arteta, insisting that the Spaniard will have serious questions to answer if the club fails to secure silverware this season.

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Henry made the comments while speaking on CBS Sports, as Arsenal continue their push for major honours in both the Premier League and the UEFA Champions League.

The Thierry Henry Arteta pressure warning comes at a crucial stage of the campaign, with Arsenal currently sitting at the top of the Premier League table, three points ahead of Manchester City, who also have a game in hand.

In Europe, Arteta’s side are preparing for a decisive Champions League semi-final second-leg clash against Atlético Madrid, with a place in the final at stake.

Arsenal’s last major trophy came in 2020 when Arteta guided the team to FA Cup success against Chelsea, a victory that marked an early highlight in his managerial tenure.

Henry stressed that expectations at the club have risen significantly due to investment, squad depth, and years of development under Arteta, adding that success is now a necessity rather than an aspiration.

He stated that if Arsenal fall short this season, both the manager and the club’s leadership will inevitably face scrutiny from the board, given the resources and time invested in building a competitive squad.

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Despite the warning, Arsenal remain firmly in contention across all competitions, with supporters hopeful that the current campaign could end the club’s long wait for a major trophy.