Barcelona's Cesc Fabregas hails 'fantastic' Thierry Henry after scoring on his Arsenal return

The Spaniard and former Gunners' captain happy to see the Frenchman back at the Emirates, and says only the striker could have scored a goal like the winner against Leeds

10 Jan 2012 12:48:00

By Sam Bisby

More On :  Arsenal FC, Barcelona, Cesc Fàbregas, Thierry Henry, Arsenal FC vs Leeds
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Former Arsenal captain and Barcelona midfielder Cesc Fabregas has expressed his delight at Thierry Henry’s goal on returning to the north London side.

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The Frenchman netted the winner against Leeds united in the FA Cup third round after coming on from the bench in his first match since joining on a two-month loan deal from MLS outfit New York Red Bulls.

Henry’s goal was the 227th of his Arsenal career and former team-mate Fabregas congratulated him on his successful comeback.

The Spaniard said via Twitter: “Just seen Thierry's goal last night. Only he could have done something like that... Special players for special moments. Fantastic!”

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