Published 11:55 IST, January 1st 2020
Arsenal team of the decade: From Arsene Wenger's men to Unai Emery's misfiring Gunners
It has been a decade to forget for Arsenal with the 3 FA Cups coming in as the silverware. There have been some inspired performances that make our team
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It’s been a dece to forget for Arsenal. fans have seen it all in this dece, favourites moving across to ir rivals, long-time manr Arsene Wenger leave, while his successor Unai Emery failing to match levels of man synymous with club. While 3 FA Cups and Community Shields d some silverware to ir illustrious trophy cabinet, it has been a fall from grace for Gunners this dece. Despite all, Arsenal in ir typical manner played some eye-catching attacking football throughout dece and here are top performers who make Arsenal team of dece.
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Arsenal Team of dece
Goalkeeper: Petr Cech
To choose a goalkeeper for Arsenal’s team of dece is a herculean task considering that y h both Petr Cech and Wojciech Szczesny at wrong st of ir careers. Szczesny me a name for himself after shifting base to Juventus, while Cech was a show of his former towering self at Chelsea. Cech, due to his Premier League reputation and experience, pips Szczesny to be man in between sticks.
Right-back: Hector Bellerin
Hector Bellerin pips Bacary Sagna for right-back spot in our Arsenal team of dece. Sagna spent majority of his career at Arsenal before unceremoniously shifting base to Etih Stium on a free transfer. Hector Bellerin has been a vital part of Arsenal defence despite his recent injury struggles since his move to Gunners from Barcelona. Spaniard has me 144 appearances for Gunners in Premier League this dece and is our first choice at right-back.
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Centre-back: Per Mertesacker and Laurent Koscielny
Per Mertesacker was signed as an aftermath of Arsenal’s humiliating 8-2 defeat against rivals Manchester United. Big Friendly German was an instant hit, with his defending, leership and calmness on and off pitch helping Arsenal throughout dece. In Laurent Koscielny, Mertesacker h a reliable partner, with an excellent recovery pace helping his team out in stressful situations. Koscielny’s sudden departure last summer came as a shock to fans, but cult hero of 2014 FA Cup triumph makes our team of dece alongside his favoured partner Mertesacker.
Left-back: Nacho Monreal
ever dependent Nacho Monreal is one of most comfortable picks for Arsenal’s team of dece. diminutive Spaniard always put in a shift for Gunners wher moving forward or while defending, while playing left-back or centre-back. Monreal was willing to tow everything for Arsenal and his inclusion is a brainer as body even comes close to his exploits in dece.
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Centre Midfield: Aaron Ramsey and Santi Cazorla
Santi Cazorla and Aaron Ramsey occupy midfield slots in our Arsenal team of dece. Aaron Ramsey joined Arsenal when he was 17, and his nine seasons and many goals from midfield at Emirates were a joy to watch for fans. Ramsey left for Juventus in summer after expiry of his contract. Cazorla was Arsenal’s magician, who lit up Emirates post Highbury era. Sever injuries meant that Spaniard's career was on verge of an end, but magician trumped all making a comeback in La Liga while also returning to Spain National Team.
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Attacking Midfield: Mesut Ozil
Since his record-breaking transfer from Real Mrid, Ozil has been creator in chief for Arsenal in this dece. matter front line, from Giroud and Sanchez to Lacazette and Aubameyang, all have received Ozil’s service. Despite featuring in starting XI sparingly over past couple of seasons, Ozil still has created most chances for Gunners and was one of our first names on Arsenal’s team of dece.
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Wingers: Alexis Sanchez and o Walcott
Alexis Sanchez at Arsenal was thing short of a phemen. former Barcelona man was instrumental Arsenal’s chances and formed a dely partnership with Mesut Ozil terrorising opposition defences. Sanchez spent four seasons at Emirates scoring 60 Premier League goals. o Walcott is slotted on right flank in our Arsenal team of dece. winger more than 150 appearances for Arsenal in this dece and scored more than 50 goals in this dece. winger fell out of favour and later moved onto Everton, where he plies his tre w.
Striker: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
Arsenal’s newest club captain pips Robin Van Persie and Olivier Giroud to le line in our Arsenal team of dece. Aubameyang has been a constant threat to Premier League defences and has alrey scored 56 goals in just 89 appearances all competitions for Arsenal. His goal scoring antics haven’t stopped this season, despite him playing more on left-win to accommodate fellow striker Alexandre Lacazette.
11:55 IST, January 1st 2020