He could have been another Thierry Henry if he'd stayed at Arsenal. It was up to him what he wanted because he was 6ft 1in, quick and unbelievable': Ray Parlour claims Champions League winner could have enjoyed even greater success with Gunners

Ray Parlour believes that Nicolas Anelka, a standout young player for Arsenal, should have remained with the club longer. He compares Anelka's qualities to those of Thierry Henry, emphasizing his potential. Anelka joined Arsenal as a 17-year-old from PSG and quickly became a significant player. According to Parlour, the combination of Anelka’s skill and the defensive line established by Wenger created potential for monumental success. However, after a brief but impactful period, Anelka moved to Real Madrid at a young age, a decision that some, including Parlour, argue cut short what could have been an incredible career at Arsenal.

"My God, he could have been another Thierry Henry if he'd stayed at Arsenal, I promise you."

"He went to Real Madrid and that's a big pull for a young kid 23.5 million."

"That's some defence when you're taking over a club. Then you add some flair, and he brought in Patrick Vieira, Emmanuel Petit and Marc Overmars."

"He was 6ft 1in and quick."

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