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The Gunners' all-time leading marksman has selected an effort in a FA Cup clash with Leeds during a 2012 loan spell as the pick of his 228 efforts Thierry Henry netted some memorable goals for Arsenal down the years, with the Frenchman plundering a club-record 228 in total. Those efforts came across two spells, with the legendary Frenchman most noted for his eight seasons spent in north London between 1999 and 2007. That stint included 226 goals of his iconic haul, including spectacular efforts against Manchester United and Tottenham that have gone down in Gunners folklore. He was, however, to return to Arsenal on loan in 2012, and it was during that short stay at the Emirates that he claims to have netted his favourite goal. Fittingly, an effort against Leeds United summed up Henry brilliantly - as he collected the ball inside the box, opened up his body and stroked into the bottom corner. It may not have been the most stunning of strikes, but the World ...

Signed initially for €60 million from Monaco, the attacker's fee could rise as high as €90m, with the first of three lucrative bonuses nearing for the Ligue 1 side Anthony Martial is two goals away from costing Manchester United another €10 million as a clause in his transfer agreement will be triggered. Martial back on form as Mourinho's Man Utd forward line displays its depth The France international forward has been in hot form for the Red Devils of late, scoring four times in his last six outings, working his way closer to the forefront of manager Jose Mourinho’s plans. But when he reaches the milestone of 25 goals for the club – something he is only two strikes away from doing – the Old Trafford outfit will have to stump up another €10m to Monaco, according to documents obtained by Football Leaks back in January 2016. The 21-year-old forward arrived from the Ligue 1 outfit in the summer of 2015 with little reputation in England, so his fee of €50 million...

  With Real Madrid head coach Zinedine Zidane nominated for FIFA's Best Men's Coach award, Paul Pogba has lauded his talents as a player. France star Paul Pogba has spoken of his admiration for his idol Zinedine Zidane, hailing his "beautiful" style as a player. Zidane inspired France to the 1998 World Cup title, with two goals in the final, and Pogba has revealed that he would only ever focus on the now Real Madrid head coach when watching his sides play. The 44-year-old, who guided Madrid to success in the Champions League and the Club World Cup in 2016, has been nominated for FIFA's Best Men's Coach award, but Pogba is still in awe of Zidane's talents on the pitch. "I admire him a lot," he told FIFA.com . "When I was younger, I was watching his videos, the way he was playing. "I love big players, but there are some players who have something extra. On the pitch you have 11 players, in the squad, 22, an...

With Real Madrid head coach Zinedine Zidane nominated for FIFA's Best Men's Coach award, Paul Pogba has lauded his talents as a player. France star Paul Pogba has spoken of his admiration for his idol Zinedine Zidane, hailing his "beautiful" style as a player. Zidane inspired France to the 1998 World Cup title, with two goals in the final, and Pogba has revealed that he would only ever focus on the now Real Madrid head coach when watching his sides play. The 44-year-old, who guided Madrid to success in the Champions League and the Club World Cup in 2016, has been nominated for FIFA's Best Men's Coach award, but Pogba is still in awe of Zidane's talents on the pitch. "I admire him a lot," he told FIFA.com . "When I was younger, I was watching his videos, the way he was playing. "I love big players, but there are some players who have something extra. On the pitch you have 11 players, in the squad, 22, and ...

The former Barcelona star says even bigger stars will be lured away from by the spending power of the Chinese Super League Former Barcelona star Xavi has encouraged Europe's top clubs to take the threat of the Chinese Super League seriously as he expects the world's best to move to Asia. Carlos Tevez, Axel Witsel, Oscar and John Obi-Mikel have this month become the latest big names to move to the CSL. And Xavi believes the CSL's financial means will secure even bigger names, saying the league is "just getting started". "[China] now has to be taken very seriously," Xavi told The Sun . "For so long, it's been [the case that] Europe is the only destination for the world's top players. "China are showing that they mean business and they have the finances to attract the best players in Europe. Already they have great players, but it looks like they are just getting started. "We have seen some of th...

  The 25-year-old has long been linked with a switch to the English top flight, with the Toffees the latest to make a move regarding a transfer Everton are preparing a move for Roma defender Kostas Manolas this month, according to reports from Sky Italia. The Greece international has long been linked with a move to the Premier League, with Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United all said to be monitoring the centre-back's situation. Ronald Koeman is a big fan of Manolas, who has made 15 Serie A appearances for Roma  this season, and is keen to secure a deal as he continues to build on his inherited defensive unit. The Everton boss has named Virgil van Dijk as his priority target in the winter window, but the £50 million valuation that Southampton have given him is likely to interrupt any potential bid.

After scooping Africa's best player crown, the Leicester City forward says his next ambition is to help his country win this year's continental showpiece in Gabon Riyad Mahrez says his next target is to help Algeria win the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations title. The Leicester City forward dethroned Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to be named Africa Player of the Year at Thursday's Glo-Caf gala in Abuja, having played a key role in the Foxes’ English Premier League triumph. While admitting piping Aubameyang and Liverpool’s Sadio Mané to the award was no mean feat, he is hoping to help the Greens conquer the continent when Africa’s biggest football showpiece kicks off in Gabon. "I'm very happy to win it,” Mahrez told media. “Honestly, it was between two big players. It is never easy to win a big award like this. "I'm very happy and very pleased; [I am not done yet ] as I just have to keep going. "The next thing after this award is th...