But at 34, Henry is still banging in goals in New York, with only last month Martin Keown suggesting he could still do a job on loan for Arsenal. Talk about learning what being a living legend really means. “The last time I was that emotional was when I left Arsenal. I shed tears then but no one knew about it. But I love Arsenal, still watch them and I’m in pain watching them whenever they lose. But I always come back to the club of my life,” he said. “The best thing would have been to take a piece of all the great players who have played for Arsenal and make a statue out of it. I feel honoured and privileged to be chosen.”