Wow. This was tough.
With Arsene Wenger celebrating 20 years in charge at Arsenal on October 1, tomorrow, now seems like a good time to look back at all the players he’s managed and pick the best XI during his two decades at the helm of the Gunners.
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Of course his early teams dominated the Premier League, winning three PL titles in his first eight seasons in charge which included the “Invincibles” and going 49 games unbeaten in the Premier League. Arsenal fans won’t need reminding that they haven’t won a title for 12 years but that doesn’t mean plenty more fine players haven’t played for the Gunners in that time period.
Below is my selection of the best XI to play for Arsenal under Wenger, and I urge you to tell us yours in the comments section below.
Remember: At 12:30 p.m. ET, this Saturday, Oct. 1, NBCSN presents a new Premier League Download: Inside the Mind of Arsene Wenger, hosted by The Men in Blazers’ Roger Bennett to celebrate 20 years at Arsenal. Promo video is above.
JPW’s best Arsenal XI under Arsene Wenger
----- Seaman -----
--- Dixon --- Adams --- Campbell --- Cole ---
---- Pires --- Vieira --- Fabregas --- Sanchez ----
----- Henry --- Bergkamp -----