 Coming off the back of a victorious UEFA Euro 2000 campaign with the national team , Henry was ready to make an impact in the 2000 – 01 season . Despite recording fewer goals and assists than his first season , Henry 's second season with Arsenal proved to be a breakthrough , as he became the club 's top goalscorer . Armed with one of the league 's best attacks , Arsenal finished runner @-@ up to perennial rivals Manchester United in the Premier League . The team also reached the final of the FA Cup , losing 2 – 1 to Liverpool . Henry remained frustrated , however , by the fact that he had yet to help the club win honours , and frequently expressed his desire to establish Arsenal as a powerhouse . 
