Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain Tried (and Failed) to Recreate Thierry Henry's Famous Goal against Manchester United

The worst thing that any Arsenal player can do is try and replicate Thierry Henry. It won't end well.

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The worst thing that any Arsenal player can do is try and replicate Thierry Henry. It won't end well.

Ahead of this weekend's clash between Arsenal and Manchester United, midfield man Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain tried to replicate one of the most iconic strikes from Thierry Henry's legendary career with the Gunners.

The Ox couldn't quite recreate history.

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In the 2000/01 season–when Arsenal and Manchester United were at the peak of a Premier League rivalry that defined the new millenium–Henry flicked up a simple pass from 30-yards out and smashed an instinctive volley over the head of Fabian Barthez.

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