Gunners’ squad will rally around Jeffers, says Henry

THIERRY HENRY insisted the Arsenal squad would rally around Francis Jeffers after the striker’s Cardiff red card, as he claimed that Phil Neville was fortunate to escape the same punishment.

Jeffers kicked out at Neville while the Manchester United defender was lying on the ground after a tussle between the two players during the Community Shield game.

Referee Steve Bennett, who was standing next to the incident, immediately showed Jeffers the red card. The former Everton forward faces a three-match ban, starting in a fortnight, just as he is looking to prove he deserves a future at Highbury.