A tearful Thierry Henry paid tribute to Arsenal and his former team- mates after seeing himself immortalised in a bronze statue outside Emirates Stadium on Friday afternoon. Arsenal's record goal-scorer was one of three club legends to be honoured as part of their 125th anniversary celebrations, with former manager Herbert Chapman and retired captain Tony Adams, who twice led Arsene Wenger's men to the Double, each receiving a similar tribute. Henry left Arsenal for Barcelona in June 2007, where the Frenchman won the Champions League before moving to the Major Soccer League and New York Red Bulls. The 34 year-old, however, insists Arsenal will always remain in his heart. "I never thought in my wildest dreams that I would have a statue like this in front of the stadium of the team I love and support," said Henry, who scored 226 goals. "The way the statue is gives the perfect example of the love I have for the club: me kneeling facing the Emirates Stadium and Highbury behind is amazing.
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