Thierry Henry has said that former teammate Robin van Persie's goals-to-game ratio is "ridiculous".

The Dutchman will go in search of his 33rd league goal in the last 12 months when Arsenal welcome Everton to the Emirates this weekend, which would leave him one short of the Frenchman's personal record.

"What can I say about Robin? I saw him come in here and at the very beginning he wasn't the easiest guy to deal with – like I wasn't, I guess.

"But it's amazing to see how he has improved. I have total admiration for what he is doing right now. Thank God he is playing for us and doing well.

"What RVP is doing now, in terms of not just goals but ratio of goals – apart from Ronaldo and Messi – is ridiculous. He is doing something amazing."

The 28-year-old has scored 18 goals in 17 starts in all competitions this season.