Arsenal captain Thierry Henry has been named player of the year by English Premiership sponsors.

Henry is the leading scorer in English football's top flight with 24 goals and has scored two or more goals on eight occasions in the league this season.

"Henry has graced Arsenal's last season at Highbury in magnificent style," said Matt Appleby of the awards panel.

The France striker surpassed Cliff Bastin's club goal-scoring record in October before going on to become the first Arsenal player to score 200 goals for the club, in February's 2-0 away win at Birmingham.

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