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Eddie Howe reveals how Thierry Henry's motivational pep talk has inspired his Bournemouth players ahead of clash against Arsenal

Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe has revealed how a Thierry Henry pep talk could give his side the mental edge when they face the Frenchman's former side on Sunday.

Henry was commissioned to speak to compatriot Lys Mousset on behalf of the French Football Federation but ended up giving the rest of Howe's players a motivational speech and a few words of wisdom.

Howe revealed the former Barcelona and Arsenal striker talked about how to remain successful and his desire to be the best.

Theirry Henry gave inspiring pep talk to Bournemouth squad ahead of clash against Arsenal
Theirry Henry gave inspiring pep talk to Bournemouth squad ahead of clash against Arsenal
Cherries boss Eddie Howe brought in the Gunners legend for a few words of wisedom
Cherries boss Eddie Howe brought in the Gunners legend for a few words of wisedom

'We got Thierry in to talk to the players as we do from time to time with various people, not just footballers,' Howe said.