I like Platini - 'Michel Platini: "‪#‎Arsenal‬ are a beautiful team because they play with so much

[Nicosia Gooner]

flair and amazing spirit"

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For a number 10, I mean, of course.

[Nicosia Gooner]

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When Platini made this remark.

Platini paid a rare visit to Highbury on Saturday to watch Arsenal go nine points clear at the top of the Premiership after their 2-1 victory over Charlton

Platini, 49, said: "They are a beautiful team to watch because they play with so much flair and have an amazing spirit.

"Vieira and Henry are wonderful players but Pires has also moved onto another level since joining Arsenal. They play under a great coach and playing together is good for their club and for their country.

"Arsenal are a great team and are playing some of the best football in Europe."

Arsenal's French connection will form the backbone of Jacques Santini's Euro 2004 team and it is clear that even the great Platini would have relished playing alongside the likes of Henry, Vieira and Pires.

Platini even revealed how close he came to joining Arsenal in 1982 - only to move to Juventus instead.

Platini said: "I had long talks about joining Arsenal and I might have signed but for one thing - there are too many games.

"I like to have time off with my family and I also enjoy my holidays. But it was a close decision because Arsenal was and still is a good club."

Great player but Platini is now a politicised pratt and the current side is but a pale imitation.

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