Thierry Henry taunted Teddy Sheringham over his age after Arsenal’s stormy defeat at West Ham. The Gunners skipper constantly questioned the Premiership’s oldest-ever outfield player as the two teams clashed in the tunnel after the final whistle.

Sheringham eventually snapped as Henry continued to ask why he was getting into a ruck at his age.

The revelation comes from Hammers’ back-up keeper Jimmy Walker, who confirms for the first time there was a bust-up following Arsenal’s controversial 1-0 defeat at Upton Park.

Walker said: “One thing that did amuse me down the tunnel when all the handbags started with a few players was when Henry piped up at Teddy and kept saying ‘Why are you getting involved, you’re 40?’.

“He kept repeating that same bit over and over. ‘You’re 40, you’re 40’. Eventually Teddy just had to turn round and say ‘Are you trying to wind me up? Do you think I need reminding that I’m 40?’.

“That did make me laugh because I have to say, yes, sometimes Teddy does need reminding that he’s 40.

“Have you seen how hard he trains and some of the runs he makes? He can show up players that are only half his age.

“He could also do with reminding how old he is on the odd night out . . . but we won’t go into that!”