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'He's exactly like I was when I came to Arsenal': Thierry Henry compares himself to Anthony Martial... but fears striker will fail to reach his potential due to Manchester United team-mates

Thierry Henry fears Anthony Martial will fail to reach his full potential at Manchester United.

Despite likening the Frenchman to himself when he arrived in England in 1999, he believes he won't reach the same heights as he did.

And that's because the Old Trafford dressing room now is not like the environment he encountered at Arsenal under Arsene Wenger over 20 years ago.

Anthony Martial celebrates after netting in Manchester United's victory over Man City
Thierry Henry has likened Martial to himself when he arrived at Arsenal back in 1999

Martial arrived at United in 2015 but has struggled for consistency throughout, with the club going through three different managers in five years.