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'I've played against a lot better players than him': Jamie Redknapp claims Eric Cantona is 'not in the same league' as Thierry Henry as he compares the two legendary French strikers

Daily Mail | May 12, 2020

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Former England midfielder Jamie Redknapp has claimed that Thierry Henry was a better player than Eric Cantona.

Both French strikers lit up the Premier League and made a significant impact - Cantona won five top-flight titles at Leeds and Manchester United while Henry lifted two Premier League trophies with Arsenal.

But when comparing the two legendary forwards Redknapp believes Henry, who was part of the Gunners' Invincibles side in 2003-04, comes out on top.

Former striker Thierry Henry lifted two Premier League trophies during this time at Arsenal
Henry's compatriot Eric Cantona won four Premier League titles in five years at Man United

'He had big moments in the Premier League, he was just different,' he said of Cantona, speaking to Sky Sports.

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