Arsene Wenger’s favourite Arsenal XI: SunSport reveals Frenchman’s most selected side from 20 years in north London

Sep 30, 2016

MANY stars have come and gone during Arsene Wenger’s 20 years at Arsenal.

But just which players has the Frenchman favoured during his historical spell in north London?

Arsene Wenger is celebrating 20 years in charge at Arsenal

The Gunners chief has won numerous trophies during his time in north London

Wenger will be hoping to celebrate his monumental achievement with victory over Burnley on Sunday after taking charge on October 1 1996.

The Gunners boss was gifted a commemorative vase by Arsenal chairman Sir Chips Keswick earlier on Friday.

But for those more interested in Wenger’s success on the field, here’s his most-selected XI spanning all 20 years at Highbury and the Emirates.

GOALKEEPER: David Seaman (1996-2003)

David Seaman is Wengers most selected goalie — David Seaman is Wenger's most selected goalie

Games: 244

Goals: 0

Trophies: Premier League (2), FA Cup (3), Community Shield (3)

RIGHT-BACK: Bacary Sagna (2007-2014)

Games: 285

Goals: 5

Trophies: FA Cup

CENTRE-BACK: Martin Keown (1996-2004)

Martin Keown had a great relationship with Wenger

Games: 265

Goals: 5

Trophies: Premier League (3), FA Cup (3), Community Shield (3)

CENTRE-BACK: Kolo Toure (2002-2009)

Keown is joined by Kolo Toure in central defence

Games: 326

Goals: 14

Trophies: Premier League, FA Cup (2), Community Shield (2)

LEFT-BACK: Gael Clichy (2003-2011)

Gael Clichy spent a large part of his career at Arsenal before leaving for Man City

Games: 258

Goals: 2

Trophies: Premier League, FA Cup, Community Shield

RIGHT-WING: Theo Walcott (2006-current)

Theo Walcott is still playing for Wenger at the Emirates

Games: 353

Goals: 90

Trophies: FA Cup (2), Community Shield

CENTRE-MID: Cesc Fabregas (2003-2011)

Cesc Fabregas made his Arsenal debut when he was a teenager

Games: 302

Goals: 58

Trophies: FA Cup, Community Shield

CENTRE-MID: Patrick Vieira (1996-2005)

Patrick Vieira remains one of Wengers best-ever signings — Patrick Vieira remains one of Wenger's best-ever signings

Games: 374

Goals: 9

Trophies: Premier League (3), FA Cup (4), Community Shield (4)

LEFT-WING: Freddie Ljunberg (1998-2007)

Freddie Ljunberg won plenty of silverware with Wenger at the helm

Games: 317

Goals: 71

Trophies: Premier League (2), FA Cup (3), Community Shield (3)

STRIKER: Dennis Bergkamp (1996-2006)

Dutch icon Dennis Bergkamp spent ten years playing for Arsenal — Dutch icon Dennis Bergkamp was a fan favourite at Arsenal

Games: 346

Goals: 89

Trophies: Premier League (3), FA Cup (4), Community Shield (3)

STRIKER: Thierry Henry (1999-2007, 2012)

Thierry Henry is regarded as Arsenals greatest-ever player — Thierry Henry is regarded as Arsenal's greatest-ever player

Games: 368

Goals: 226

Trophies: Premier League (2), FA Cup (3), Community Shield (2)

Arsene Wenger's most-selected Arsenal XI

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GOALKEEPER: David Seaman (1996-2003)

RIGHT-BACK: Bacary Sagna (2007-2014)

CENTRE-BACK: Martin Keown (1996-2004)

CENTRE-BACK: Kolo Toure (2002-2009)

LEFT-BACK: Gael Clichy (2003-2011)

RIGHT-WING: Theo Walcott (2006-current)

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CENTRE-MID: Cesc Fabregas (2003-2011)

CENTRE-MID: Patrick Vieira (1996-2005)

LEFT-WING: Freddie Ljunberg (1998-2007)

STRIKER: Dennis Bergkamp (1996-2006)

STRIKER: Thierry Henry (1999-2007, 2012)

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