Henry sorry for swearing at Arsenal fan

Arsenal striker Thierry Henry has apologised for swearing at one of the club’s fans after they suffered defeat at the hands of Swansea.

Arsene Wenger’s team had lost the match 3-2 at the Liberty Stadium on Sunday, as goals from Scott Sinclair, Danny Graham and Nathan Dyer gave Brendan Rodgers’ side the three points.

After the game Henry wanted his team-mates to applaud the travelling supporters.

Despite his best interests, when the Arsenal players went over to thank their fans, what came the way of the players was a barrage of abuse, something Henry was perplexed and shocked by.

“I was really shocked and disappointed on Sunday, and not just at the result,” the Frenchman told The Sun.

“After the final whistle of a very tricky game, I insisted the whole team go and applaud the Arsenal supporters.”

“When I arrived in front of our own fans, I couldn’t understand the abuse the team were getting from one of them.”

“I wanted to tell the fan in question that we need their support not abuse. The sentiment was right, but in hindsight could have been better expressed.”

“So I would like to first and foremost apologise for using inappropriate language to that particular ‘supporter’.”

“I didn’t intend to be malicious or threatening and am aware that it could have been said in a calmer manner.”

Arsenal’s first opportunity to eradicate the Swansea defeat will see them face Manchester United on Sunday, a match that also represents the opportunity to get revenge for the 8-2 loss at Old Trafford earlier in the season.