Thierry Henry's 10 defining Arsenal moments: In Pictures

Thierry Henry has returned to the Emirates Stadium after having spent eight years with the Gunners from 1999 to 2007, in which time he scored a record-breaking 226 goals

Thierry Henry

Pictures by: GOAL

August 4, 1999 - Henry arrives at Highbury


New face | The Frenchman signed from Juventus for £11 million to replace Nicolas Anelka

September 18, 1999 - Duck broken at Southampton


 Off the mark | Nine games into his Arsenal career, a goal at Southampton opened his account

October 1, 2000 - Incredible volley downs Manchester United


Flying Frenchman | Henry beat former team-mate Fabien Barthez with a stunning effort

November 16, 2002 - Wondergoal wins north London derby


Untouchable | Henry downed Spurs with a neat finish after a remarkable 70-yard run

November 25, 2003 - Inter hit for five at San Siro


Italian Job | Henry inspired his side to one of the great English victories on the continent

April 9, 2004 - Hat-trick vs Liverpool sends Arsenal seven clear


Comeback kid | The Gunners came from behind twice to boost their title chances with a win

May 15, 2004 - Invincibles crowned champions


38 not out | Wenger's men won the title without losing a single game all season

October 18, 2005 - Brace in Prague cements place in history...


Record breaker | Henry scored his 186th goal to replace Ian Wright as the club's top marksman

February 1, 2006 - ...then he smashes Bastin's league record


Greatest ever | The striker topped the legendary Cliff Bastin's league goal record

May 7, 2006 - Goodbye to Highbury with a hat-trick


Fond farewell | Henry scored a hat-trick as Arsenal said goodbye to Higbury after 93 years


Arsenal Complete Thierry Henry Loan