Young players need freedom of expression to develop as creative players... they should be encouraged to try skills without fear of failure.

When I arrive at the gates of Heaven the Good Lord will ask ‘what did you do in your life?’ I will respond ‘I tried to win football matches.’ He will say: ‘Are you certain that’s all?’ But, well, that’s the story of my life.

Football is an art, like dancing is an art - but only when it's well done does it become an art.

At some clubs success is accidental. At Arsenal it is compulsory.

Gerard is an open-minded and passionate man. I am the opposite: stubborn and stupid. But sometimes stupid behaviour makes you win.

As a coach you can influence the diet of your players. You can point out what is wrong.

Thierry Henry could take the ball in the middle of the park and score a goal that no one else in the world could score.