Emmanuel Petit played for Arsenal Football Club. The former French midfielder joined Arsenal from Monaco in 1997 for £2.5m. Petit left Arsenal for Barcelona in 2000 for £7m. In total, he made 118 appearances for Arsenal and scored 11 goals. “Manu” wore the number 17 shirt for Arsenal. The World Cup winner works as a pundit on British and French television. He was born on September 22, 1970.
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12 players who played for Arsenal and Barcelona
12 players have pulled on the shirt of both Arsenal and Barcelona, although most pull on the Arsenal shirt first.
"We have lost our DNA" Former fan favourite hits out at Arsenal
Bacary Sagna has hit out at Arsenal for spending a lot of money on young players, losing their DNA and becoming a club that you know will always lose in a scathing interview with Emmanuel Petit.
Petit warns Messi and Manchester City about Premier League move
Former Arsenal and Barcelona man, Emmanuel Petit, has warned Lionel Messi against a move to the Premier League this summer.
Emmanuel Petit Aaron Ramsey comments not new and also wrong
Emmanuel Petit has seemingly hit out recently at rumours linking Aaron Ramsey with a return to Arsenal saying the midfielder 'wanted to leave' but none of it is what it seems.
“If I was Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, I would leave” says Arsenal double-winner
Former Arsenal midfielder, Emmanuel Petit, has said he would walk away from Arsenal if he was Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, but when he walked away himself, he won nothing.
Arsenal legend exclusive: Star forward must use Atletico match to secure Russia ticket
Emmanuel Petit thinks fellow Frenchman Alexandre Lacazette needs to put in a performance in Madrid on Thursday to convince Didier Deschamps to name him in his World Cup squad this summer.
Exclusive: Arsenal legend insists Gunners midfielder 'must improve' in these 3 areas immediately
Emmanuel Petit thinks Granit Xhaka has a few areas to work on if he's really going to push on and become the player he can be, after the 25-year-old captained the side this weekend.
[Exclusive] Petit on the Atletico Madrid tie, Arsenal’s away struggles and Manchester United
This week we spoke to former Arsenal midfielder Emmanuel Petit about the upcoming games against Manchester United and Atletico Madrid, and he suggested that the Gunners need to forget the Premier League at this point.
France legend admits Arsenal star 'isn't the same' anymore
Arsenal legend Emmanuel Petit is concerned for Laurent Koscielny's World Cup chances.
Former Arsenal midfielder says club need to aim higher than Aubameyang
Former Gunner Emmanuel Petit thinks Arsenal should be 'aiming higher' than players like Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Malcom.
Emmanuel Petit makes a very bold claim about Arsenal
Arsenal legend Emmanuel Petit reckons that his former club's title challenge is far from over.
Emmanuel Petit names two Arsenal players he believes have ulterior motives for improved form
Emmanuel Petit feels Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez are playing for a move in January.
Emmanuel Petit has an interesting theory about the loyalty of Tottenham and Arsenal's players
Emmanuel Petit believes the key difference between Arsenal and Tottenham is the commitment of their players.
Emmanuel Petit decides whether or not Arsene Wenger should be sacked as Arsenal manager
It's too early to consider Arsene Wenger's future at Arsenal, says Emmanuel Petit.
Emmanuel Petit decides which is the better side between Tottenham and Arsenal
Emmanuel Petit believes Tottenham are better than Arsenal now, and will try to humiliate them at the Emirates.
Emmanuel Petit explains the big mistake Arsene Wenger made against Manchester City
Emmanuel Petit wasn't impressed with Arsene Wenger's decision to start Francis Coquelin in defence on Sunday.
Emmanuel Petit says "it was a mystery" why Arsene Wenger made this tactical decision...
Just like everyone else on the planet, Emmanuel Petit doesn't have the foggiest notion why his former manager didn't pick Alexandre Lacazette to start against Manchester City.
Emmanuel Petit blasts Arsenal after Manchester City defeat
Arsenal legend, Emmanuel Petit, blames not just Arsene Wenger but the current players for the Gunners' uninspiring displays on the pitch this season.
Arsenal legend says Wenger still right man but doesn't explain why
Emmanuel Petit still believes that Arsene Wenger is the right man to lead Arsenal.
Emmanuel Petit admits being “reduced to a sexual object” and liking it
In one of his more bizarre interviews with French radio broadcaster Europe 1, Emmanuel Petit talked about his success in football and how it turned him into a "sexual object" for women.
Arsenal legend blasts current players for acting like 'babies' during Liverpool shambles
Emmanuel Petit is 'very upset' with Arsenal following their 4-0 loss to Liverpool.
You won't believe what this Arsenal legend said about the Gunners' 28-year-old
Arsenal legend Emmanuel Petit has said he would sell Mesut Ozil this summer.
Arsene Wenger told to complete deal for 26-year-old
Emmanuel Petit wants Arsenal to sign Leicester's Riyad Mahrez.
Arsenal legend claims Barcelona attempted to blackmail him
Former Gunner, Emmanuel Petit, claims that Barcelona tried to blackmail him when he wanted to sign for Chelsea in 2001.
Ex-Arsenal star criticises club's ambition - Not the same as Manchester City
Emmanuel Petit has said that Arsenal do not have the same ambition as Manchester City.
5 Arsenal players named in 15 worst Barcelona signings of all time
Five former Arsenal players have been included in Barcelona's 15 worst signings of all time.
Midfielder who played under Wenger for two different clubs gives honest assessment of the...
Former Arsenal midfielder Emmanuel Petit has shown faith in Arsene Wenger's ability to recover from last term's forgettable season and believes Arsenal will be stronger next season.
Former Arsenal and Chelsea midfielder believes the Gunners have to "get the chequebook out"...
Former Arsenal midfielder Emmanuel Petit believes the Gunners need to "get the chequebook out" if they are to compete with their Premier League rivals.
Emmanuel Petit: I would love to see Kylian Mbappe at Arsenal
Former Arsenal midfielder Emmanuel Petit has stated his desire to see Arsenal win the race to sign Monaco wonderkid Kylian Mbappé.
Olivier Giroud admits jealousy over these 2 Arsenal players
Olivier Giroud has said he is jealous of team-mates Per Mertesacker and Mesut Ozil.
Former Arsenal man picks 3 managers who could replace Arsene Wenger
Ahead of this weekend's FA Cup Final clash with Chelsea, former midfielder Emmanuel Petit had his say on who he'd like to win, what Arsenal need to do to challenge for honours once more and who should replace Wenger when he does eventually depart.
Arsenal must do this in the summer says former Gunner
Former Gunner, Emmanuel Petit, believes that Arsenal need to break their salary cap in order to entice big players to the Emirates.
Which London club did Emmanuel Petit say has 'not had good FA Cup preparation'?
Ex-Gunner, Emmanuel Petit, believes that Arsenal are under-prepared for their FA Cup final clash against another one of his former teams, Chelsea.
World Cup winner warns former side of having a 'loser image' unless they spend
Former Arsenal star, Emmanuel Petit, claims that the Gunners are in danger of developing a 'loser image' if they don't spend this summer.
Emmanuel Petit: Arsenal players told me they want this to change
Emmanuel Petit has told BT Sport that Arsenal players have told him they want change – but not of the manager.
Petit – Wenger must do this in the summer if he stays
Emmanuel Petit believes that Arsene Wenger must sign ‘six or seven’ players to turn things around at the club if he stays.
Arsenal legend uses Manchester City star to highlight what Arsenal need
Emmanuel Petit seems to love a rant about Arsenal, despite apparently 'loving' the club and this time he's just making stuff up.
Former Gunner claims this Arsenal legend was a 'psycho'
Emmanuel Petit was talking with Le vestiaire show from SFR Sport about his time at Arsenal and this time had a few words on Dennis Bergkamp and Martin Keown.
Petit - This Arsenal coach uses 'mad' English
Emmanuel Petit was speaking on SFR's show le vestiaire and he spoke about Arsenal's first-team coach, Boro Primorac.
'Disgusting' Wenger slammed by former Arsenal player
Emmanuel Petit has apparently been having a little chat with SFR Sport, ranting about Arsene Wenger not opening the door to former players... clearly forgetting about the numerous ex-Gunners we have given chances to.