Thierry Henry's claim that Arsenal need to sign an improvement on striker Olivier Giroud in order to win the Premier League title again has been dismissed by Gunners midfielder Francis Coquelin.
Henry, who won two titles during an eight-year spell with Arsenal, was critical of the club after their 0-0 draw with Chelsea on Sunday -- a result which leaves them 10 points behind the league leaders.
He told Sky Sports: "Arsenal need to buy four players, they need that spine. They need a goalkeeper, they still need a centre-back, they still need a holding midfielder and, I'm afraid, they need a top, top-quality striker in order to win this league again."
Coquelin, however, has hit back at Henry by saying that Giroud, who has netted 14 Premier League goals in 22 appearances this season, is good enough to inspire Arsenal to a first title since 2004.
"Thierry Henry is wrong. Giroud shows his potential every week," Coquelin told RMC. "He showed that he has the level to be the Arsenal striker, and we can win titles with him.
"We are disappointed with the result against Chelsea because we were on a good run. Now the target is to focus on the end of the championship, win all the remaining matches to get this second place, and of course win the FA Cup final."
Giroud, meanwhile, has spoken of his frustration at some people being more concerned about his latest hairstyle or outfit rather than focusing on his ability on the pitch.
"I don't want to speak any more about my appearance, my hair or anything. I get p----d about that," he is quoted as saying by Eurosport.
"I know one thing -- in sport you have to question yourself every week and be ready in your head and you have to be at 100 percent of determination if you want to keep going and win games. You cannot afford to be at 80 or 90 percent."