Thierry Henry was “by far the best player” at Arsenal even when operating at “70 or 80 per cent”, says Dennis Bergkamp, with the Gunners once boasting an enviable collection of world-class talent.
A Dutch forward was among the first to make a move to north London and help to open up an era of memorable success for a Premier League heavyweight.
Bergkamp linked up with Arsenal prior to the arrival of Arsene Wenger, but was soon joined by the likes of Henry, Robert Pires, Patrick Vieira and Sol Campbell.
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