Henry backtracks on Giroud criticism

Arsenal legend Thierry Henry says his comments regarding compatriot and current Gunners forward Olivier Giroud were misinterpreted.

Henry, now working as a television pundit, caused uproar among fans aftersuggesting Arsenal would not win the league with Giroud up front and needed to buy a "top quality striker".

But Henry has since sought to clarify his position, saying he only meant to point out that Giroud needed help up front for Arsenal.

"Alexis Sanchez made me believe he can [take Arsenal to the next level]," Henry told Sky Sports. "But I do believe he needs help. I believe also that Olivier Giroud needs help.

"I said what I said [about Giroud] and people took it a bit the wrong way. When we were winning titles it was because [Nwankwo] Kanu could do a job when I needed a rest."