Arsenal icon Thierry Henry has given his seal of approval to Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s goal celebration in the north London derby victory over Tottenham Hotspur at Emirates on Sunday.
Aubameyang, 32, replicated Henry’s iconic knee slide celebration after doubling the Gunners lead in the emphatic 3-1 win.
The Frenchman was in attendance at the Emirates on Sunday as Mikel Arteta’s men crushed their local rivals with a rampant first-half display.
The Gunners were devastating on the counter and took the game away from Spurs with three first half goals, through Emile Smith-Rowe, Aubameyang and Bukayo Saka.
Aubameyang’s goal was finished with typical coolness but eagle eyed fans were particularly impressed that he chose to copy one of the club’s most iconic moments in celebration.
The Gabon international knee slid in front of the away fans, in a similar fashion to Henry’s legendary celebration in a 3-0 victory over Spurs at Highbury in November 2002.
‘It is I guess the north London derby celebration!’ Henry joked on Sky Sports, reacting to the celebration.
‘I guess on the day you can do it at your ground, away from home it’s a bit more tricky,’ the Frenchman added when asked about Aubameyang directing his attention towards the opposition supporters.
