I appreciate both as men, but I maintain neither Henry nor Cesc has what it takes to lead a dressing room at the top level.
Henry has a lifetime of leading by example and despising the weaknesses of others. I've never seen any player drag his teammates so often. But leadership of a group of mixed talents requires consistency and optimism as well as brilliance.
Cesc simply isn't smart, savvy or tough enough for the very top level.
Anyway, I'm still in the spot I was years ago when Cesc whinged his way over to Barcelona: I'll never hate him as much for that as I despised Van Persie. As for Henry, he is a charming genius who has done right by Arsenal.