Henry haunts Reds hopes

Last updated : 10 April 2004 By Chris Maxwell
An early Sami Hyypia goal was cancelled out by the mercurial Frenchman before Michael Owen latched on to a fine Steven Gerrard pass to give Gerard Houllier's men a well-deserved lead at the break.

As Arsenal's 30 match unbeaten record in the Premiership appeared in grave danger, the Gunners made a blistering start to the second half with a Robert Pires leveller swiftly followed by a virtuoso Henry effort.

The home side assumed a firm grip on the game after moving into the lead for the first time and found the comfort of a fourth goal in the final minutes with Henry notching his 25th strike of an impressive Premiership campaign.

The Highbury outfit now stand seven points above Chelsea in the race for the Premiership title, with Liverpool now hoping Arsene Wenger will conjure another dazzling display from his side at Champions League rivals Newcastle on Sunday.