A combined legends XI from the Premier League era.
As Arsenal take on Manchester United this afternoon in one of the Premier League’s great rivalries, here’s a look at a combined XI of their best-ever players in modern history, with some truly world class names on show…and some missing out!
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GK: Peter Schmeichel
Perhaps the best Premier League goalkeeper of all time, Manchester United legend Peter Schmeichel is an easy choice in goal here.
DR: Gary Neville
A superb right-back for many, many years, Gary Neville has to take this spot in this legendary defence.
DL: Denis Irwin
A great from Sir Alex Ferguson’s early teams, Denis Irwin is the pick of the bunch at left-back.
DC: Tony Adams
Arsenal’s long-serving and inspirational captain, Tony Adams represents the Gunners with a place at centre-back.
DC: Rio Ferdinand
In ahead of some big names at Manchester United, former Red Devil Rio Ferdinand takes the other centre-back spot after a long and trophy-laden career at Old Trafford.
MC: Patrick Vieira
An outstanding midfielder at his peak, Arsenal legend Patrick Vieira forms one half of a fantastic midfield duo in this combined XI.
MC: Roy Keane
An obvious choice alongside Vieira, former Manchester United captain Roy Keane takes the other central midfield spot, with no room for Paul Scholes in this XI.
AMR: Eric Cantona
With Cristiano Ronaldo arguably hitting his peak after he left United, Eric Cantona is perhaps the more influential figure to have made a huge impact at the club, and we fit him in on the right flank here.
AML: Ryan Giggs
An absolute legend of the game, Ryan Giggs had a ridiculously great career with Manchester United and starts on the left flank in this lineup.
AMC: Dennis Bergkamp
In a role just behind the main striker, former Arsenal great Dennis Bergkamp makes it into our team after a great career with the Gunners.
FC: Thierry Henry
Quite possibly the best Premier League striker of all time, Arsenal legend Thierry Henry takes the final spot upfront, ahead of big names such as Wayne Rooney and Mark Hughes.