CDM) Gilberto Silva
There is an argument that Arsenal haven’t yet adequately replaced the sensational Brazilian and have struggled without his stature and know-how in the position. Claude Makelele was universally known as the master in that position but Gilberto was arguably the next best thing.
Arsenal may have let go of their World Cup winner prematurely with Gilberto still very much part of his national side, featuring heavily in the 2010 World Cup.
Following a period in Greece with Pathanainkos, Gilberto ended his career at his home-town club Atlelico Miniero.
CM) Cesc Fabregas
The prodigal son, the teenager who forced Arsene Wenger to sell the iconic Patrick Vieira so who he could build his team around the gifted Spaniard, and he is now lining up alongside Jose Mourinho at Chelsea.
Someday, the Gunners fans will certainly get an explanation as to how that was allowed to transpire with Fabregas stating that he wanted a Gunners return.
LM) Tomas Rosicky
The only survivor from the side and Rosicky’s longevity at Arsenal is testament to the fact that he embodies the philosophy at the club perfectly, and intelligent midfielder with sublime technique.
RM) Freddy Ljungberg
Will forever be engraved in Arsenal history and was one of Arsene Wenger’s first signings and probably one of the most successful too. Arriving to the Premier League champions in 1998, Ljungberg made the right-midifeld position his own and had a habit of scoring against Man United. Part of the Invincibles, the Swede ended his career at Mumbai City having sporadically appeared for various clubs around the globe.