Arsene Wenger’s favourite Arsenal XI: SunSport reveals Frenchman’s most selected side from 20 years in north London
Gunners chief will celebrate milestone against Burnley this weekend and has seen some top players come and go
MANY stars have come and gone during Arsene Wenger’s 20 years at Arsenal.
But just which players has the Frenchman favoured during his historical spell in north London?
Wenger will be hoping to celebrate his monumental achievement with victory over Burnley on Sunday after taking charge on October 1 1996.
The Gunners boss was gifted a commemorative vase by Arsenal chairman Sir Chips Keswick earlier on Friday.
But for those more interested in Wenger’s success on the field, here’s his most-selected XI spanning all 20 years at Highbury and the Emirates.
GOALKEEPER: David Seaman (1996-2003)
Games: 244
Goals: 0
Trophies: Premier League (2), FA Cup (3), Community Shield (3)
RIGHT-BACK: Bacary Sagna (2007-2014)
Games: 285
Goals: 5
Trophies: FA Cup
CENTRE-BACK: Martin Keown (1996-2004)
Games: 265
Goals: 5
Trophies: Premier League (3), FA Cup (3), Community Shield (3)
CENTRE-BACK: Kolo Toure (2002-2009)
Games: 326
Goals: 14
Trophies: Premier League, FA Cup (2), Community Shield (2)
LEFT-BACK: Gael Clichy (2003-2011)
Games: 258
Goals: 2
Trophies: Premier League, FA Cup, Community Shield
RIGHT-WING: Theo Walcott (2006-current)
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Games: 353
Goals: 90
Trophies: FA Cup (2), Community Shield
CENTRE-MID: Cesc Fabregas (2003-2011)
Games: 302
Goals: 58
Trophies: FA Cup, Community Shield
CENTRE-MID: Patrick Vieira (1996-2005)
Games: 374
Goals: 9
Trophies: Premier League (3), FA Cup (4), Community Shield (4)
LEFT-WING: Freddie Ljunberg (1998-2007)
Games: 317
Goals: 71
Trophies: Premier League (2), FA Cup (3), Community Shield (3)
STRIKER: Dennis Bergkamp (1996-2006)
Games: 346
Goals: 89
Trophies: Premier League (3), FA Cup (4), Community Shield (3)
STRIKER: Thierry Henry (1999-2007, 2012)
Games: 368
Goals: 226
Trophies: Premier League (2), FA Cup (3), Community Shield (2)
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