<P> December 2011 saw the announcement of the possible comeback of Thierry Henry, Arsenal's all - time best player and goalscorer, to whom a statue was built, to the club, and the following month, it was confirmed that he had rejoined the Gunners from the New York Red Bulls on a two - month loan deal coinciding with the Major League Soccer (MLS) off - season . On 9 January 2012, Henry marked his return to Arsenal with his second debut at the Emirates against Leeds United in the third round of the FA Cup . Furthermore, he scored the winning goal--his 227th overall for Arsenal--after coming on as a substitute and collecting a long through from Alex Song . It was a moment that sent Arsenal fans into raptures, and Henry gave them even more to cheer about when he produced another winner to give Arsenal a 2--1 victory in a Premier League match against Sunderland . However, the Gunners suffered a shocking 4--0 loss to Milan in the Champions League in what would eventually be Henry's final match with the club, creating what proved to be an insurmountable obstacle for the club to overturn . Arsenal were also eliminated from the FA Cup in the fifth round, again against Sunderland, losing 2--0 . </P> <P> In spite of these failures, Arsenal tried to turn the 2011--12 season into a positive one, almost eliminating Milan by winning 3--0 at the Emirates Stadium and winning 5--2 in the second North London Derby of the season against Spurs . Arsenal remained third in the Premier League table; while not mathematically assured of a place in the 2012--13 UEFA Champions League due to Chelsea's continued participation in the Champion's League, with three weeks to go before the end of the 2011--12 Premier League season . Manchester City eventually won the league again after three decades, their first Premiership title . </P> <P> The beginning of 2012--13 season saw rumours about the possible departure of star player Robin van Persie, since on 4 July 2012 he announced he would not renew his contract with the club . To this situation, Arsène Wenger signed strikers Olivier Giroud from Montpellier and Lukas Podolski from 1 . FC Köln . When Van Persie's transfer to rivals Manchester United was effective, Wenger also purchased Spanish winger Santi Cazorla from Málaga . Arsenal were eliminated in the round of 16 of the 2013 UEFA Champions League 3--3 on away goals against eventual champions Bayern Munich . </P> <P> Despite being knocked out of the Champions League, Arsenal had a very strong finish to their domestic campaign . After losing the North London Derby 2--1 to Tottenham on 3 March, Arsenal collected 26 points over their remaining ten games, including a 1--1 draw with Manchester United on 28 April, and relegating the newly crowned FA Cup winners Wigan Athletic with a 4--1 victory on 14 May . Arsenal secured fourth place in the Premier League and a Champions League qualifying spot with a 1--0 win over Newcastle . However, with the win came some controversy at half - time in the Tottenham--Sunderland game . It was wrongly reported that Newcastle had tied the game . Much to the dismay of Tottenham supporters, despite their win against Sunderland, Arsenal still finished above them . </P>

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