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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?

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Arsene Wenger is celebrating 20 years in charge at ArsenalCredit: Getty Images
The Gunners chief has won numerous trophies during his time in north LondonCredit: PA:Press Association

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)

David Seaman is Wenger's most selected goalieCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

Games: 244

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Goals: 0

Trophies: Premier League (2), FA Cup (3), Community Shield (3)

RIGHT-BACK: Bacary Sagna (2007-2014)

Bacary Sagna gets the nod at right-backCredit: PA:Press Association

Games: 285

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Goals: 5

Trophies: FA Cup

CENTRE-BACK: Martin Keown (1996-2004)

Martin Keown had a great relationship with WengerCredit: PA:Press Association

Games: 265

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Goals: 5

Trophies: Premier League (3), FA Cup (3), Community Shield (3)

CENTRE-BACK: Kolo Toure (2002-2009)

Keown is joined by Kolo Toure in central defenceCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

Games: 326

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Goals: 14

Trophies: Premier League, FA Cup (2), Community Shield (2)

LEFT-BACK: Gael Clichy (2003-2011)

Gael Clichy spent a large part of his career at Arsenal before leaving for Man CityCredit: Getty Images

Games: 258

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Goals: 2

Trophies: Premier League, FA Cup, Community Shield

RIGHT-WING: Theo Walcott (2006-current)

Theo Walcott is still playing for Wenger at the EmiratesCredit: Reuters

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Games: 353

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Goals: 90

Trophies: FA Cup (2), Community Shield

CENTRE-MID: Cesc Fabregas (2003-2011)

Cesc Fabregas made his Arsenal debut when he was a teenagerCredit: AP

Games: 302

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Goals: 58

Trophies: FA Cup, Community Shield

CENTRE-MID: Patrick Vieira (1996-2005)

Patrick Vieira remains one of Wenger's best-ever signingsCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

Games: 374

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Goals: 9

Trophies: Premier League (3), FA Cup (4), Community Shield (4)

LEFT-WING: Freddie Ljunberg (1998-2007)

Freddie Ljunberg won plenty of silverware with Wenger at the helmCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

Games: 317

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Goals: 71

Trophies: Premier League (2), FA Cup (3), Community Shield (3)

STRIKER: Dennis Bergkamp (1996-2006)

Dutch icon Dennis Bergkamp was a fan favourite at ArsenalCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

Games: 346

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Goals: 89

Trophies: Premier League (3), FA Cup (4), Community Shield (3)

STRIKER: Thierry Henry (1999-2007, 2012)

Thierry Henry is regarded as Arsenal's greatest-ever playerCredit: Getty Images

Games: 368

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Goals: 226

Trophies: Premier League (2), FA Cup (3), Community Shield (2)

Arsene Wenger's most-selected Arsenal XICredit: SunSport


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