Football: HOME SWEET HOME; THIERRY SIGNS Henry: I'll lead us into a new era.(Sport)

From: The Mirror (London, England) | Date: May 20, 2006 | Copyright information

Byline: By JOHN CROSS

THIERRY HENRY stepped on to the new Emirates Stadium pitch for the first time yesterday and vowed to lead Arsenal to a fresh era of success.

The France striker admitted he considered joining Barcelona but turned them down because he is convinced the Gunners are on the threshold of something exciting.

Arsenal's Champions League campaign and the emergence of a new ...

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