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Arsenal's Greatest XI of all time

Arsenal v Watford - The Emirates FA Cup Sixth Round
"Immortality is not a gift but an achievement"

Ever since a group of munitions workers came together to form a football club in 1886, Arsenal FC have gone through periods of success, failure and mediocrity in equal measure. But none of those workers would have envisioned what a global following the club would have 130 years after they founded it.

Over the decades the club has seen many players come in only to see them leave as legends of the game. The north London club has seen many different eras of trophy-winning players that ultimately shaped the club and now have now found a permanent place on the facade of the stadium.

But who gets in if we try and form a XI of the club's greatest?


Goalkeeper

David Seaman of Arsenal
David Seaman

No goalkeeper has made more appearances for the Gunners than David Seaman. In a 13-year career at Highbury, the Englishman appeared 564 times for Arsenal, winning three league titles, four FA Cups and a League Cup.

The distinctive pony-tailed 'keeper was also a nightmare for penalty takers and his heroics helped the club in penalty shootouts as well.

Bob Wilson and Pat Jennings may have had a shout to get into this XI but Seaman's ability to turn it on in the big moments to ensure Arsenal came out winners in the end - be it saving penalties or his reflexes denying a late equaliser.

While his waning England career failed to elicit the same love from the fans, his form for the club saw him win two doubles under Arsene Wenger before he moved to Manchester City and eventual retirement a year later with over a 1,000 appearance for club and country under his belt.

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