Arsenal have arguably had some of the best footballers to ever don a football shirt, but who would you pick as the ultimate Arsenal starting XI?

With some of the greatest strikers to ever grace the football field, along with wingers and midfielders who’d have been able to walk straight into anyone’s first team, we struggled. But, we’ve managed to put down who we think should be included below. What do you think?

David Seaman

A legendary goalkeeper who was always full of energy and oozed motivation from between the posts.

Not only that, his all-round keeper skills often kept Arsenal in games and frustrated many an opposition striker. Hence his self-proclaimed nickname ’Safe Hands’, which was quickly adopted by many of his supporters.

Defence

Lee Dixon

A talented right-back who gave Arsenal an attacking threat down the right wing. He was always on the team sheet, for nearly all of the 15 seasons he spent at Arsenal.

Loyalty was never in doubt as he chalked up over 600 appearances and had a great peg resulting in 28 goals, not at all bad for a right-back.

Frank McLintock

McLintock became a centre-back who proved techniques from midfield can be transferred into the central defensive position. It was his grit and determination along with his tackling ability, leadership qualities and distribution skills that helped take Arsenal to the Fairs Cup and win the Double the following year.

Tony Adams

A born leader, and winner, who hated settling for anything less. His passion and commitment could be seen in every match. He battled across the park and helped Arsenal win four titles in his career, whilst also changing his game to adapt to Wenger after beginning his Arsenal career under George Graham.

Nigel Winterburn

A tough position to pick this but loyalty and successfully taking over from the great Kenny Sansom got him in this starting XI.

Tough, skilful and blessed with a great strike, Winterburn won the hearts of a generation of Arsenal fans. Notching up 584 appearances with a dozen goals and a handful of medals.

Next up, midfield

Midfield

Patrick Vieira

The original archetype of what would become the modern midfielder, throughout the 90s. An energetic, as well as strong player, Vieira relished challenges, mental as well as the physical on-field clashes.

Liam Brady

An original and extremely talented playmaker who wooed fans across the country almost every weekend. His talent knew no bounds and he would terrorise defences week in and week out.

He didn’t build up a great collection of winning medals but shone with extravagant goals in matches that mattered.

Alex James

Many claim Alex to be the first true Arsenal icon.

He became paramount in feeding the attackers from the back. He joined the Arsenal in the 20’s and didn’t take too long to establish himself as pivotal to what became their successes in the 20s and through into the 1930’s.

Next up, forwards

Forwards

Dennis Bergkamp

Aarriving in the mid-90s, he soon adapted and crafted his own style that many a striker emulated afterwards.

His dedication to training and fitness ensured he was at his ultimate fitness and skill levels come each match.

Many have said his approach helped to change the lifestyle of many a footballer and led to the game moving forward in to what the modern game is today.

Thierry Henry

Loved and adored by every Arsenal fan who got to see him play, and by those who were never fortunate enough to catch a glimpse of this talented, French forward.

During his career at Arsenal he managed to claim the prestigious and valiant title of the clubs top goal scorer.

Hardly surprising considering the effort he put in, week in week out.

His pace drove him passed defenders and his scoring prowess made him capable of turning the ball in from almost impossible angles.

Cliff Bastin

Bastin joined Arsenal just before the second world war and held the title of record goal scorer well into the 90s before Ian Wright took the title away from him.

Bastin was famed for his speed and cool goal scoring skills, along with excellent link up play with his fellow forwards.

There are some old and new players in this starting XI but how’d they gel in today’s age of ‘modern’ football is anyone’s guess.

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