Arsene Wenger tells Thierry Henry he is 'wrong' to question OIivier Giroud and say Arsenal need four players to win the league 

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Arsene Wenger has hit back at Thierry Henry for saying Arsenal need four more players to contend for the Premier League next season and querying Olivier Giroud's suitability to fire them to the title.

Wenger believes that the Arsenal icon was pushed to make a controversial assessment of his former side after Chelsea stifled the Gunners in a 0-0 draw at The Emirates on April 26.

'I think he's wrong. He's paid for that,' Wenger said. 'We all know the system now of the modern media, especially on TV. I know how it works. They push you to be controversial because they give you a lot of money.'

Arsene Wenger has hit back at Thierry Henry for his comments about where Arsenal need to improve

Henry questioned whether Olivier Giroud had the ability to score the goals to win the Premier League 

Henry (centre) made the comments as Arsenal were held to a 0-0 draw by Chelsea at the Emirates

Wenger was particularly frustrated by Henry's thoughts on Giroud and referred to a time where people questioned the Frenchman's ability in front of goal.

'I can accept an opinion but the comment on Giroud was a bit more wrong, especially because I heard the same thing being said about Nicolas Anelka, about Thierry Henry himself and about Robin van Persie - and they all became world-class players themselves,' Wenger explained.

Henry praised the contribution of Giroud this season but questioned whether the 28-year-old has the capability to raise his game further to lead Arsenal higher up the table. 

Herny (left) played for Arsenal in the Premier League in two separate spells under manager Wenger

Wenger is looking to lead Arsenal into second in the league by winning away against Hull on Monday

'I think Giroud is doing extremely well but can you win the league with him? I wouldn't think so.' Henry said.

'He does a job and he does it ever so well but you can't win the league.'

Giroud and Wenger have an opportunity to prove their French compatriot wrong when they face Hull at the KC Stadium on Monday.

Victory for Arsenal would strengthen their grasp on second place in the table but Hull will be buoyed by their 1-0 victory over Liverpool on Tuesday, which places them a point clear of the relegation zone.