LONDON -- There can be little doubt that Chelsea has the best team in England, breaking records almost for fun. But for all its many qualities, Chelsea does not have the Premiership's best player, and the return of Thierry Henry in Arsenal's 2-0 win over Sparta Prague last Tuesday underlined his true greatness.
Arsene Wenger, the Arsenal manager, was worried that six weeks on the sidelines because of a groin injury would leave Henry "rusty" in his decision making.
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