Arsenal 2016-2017 Award Ceremony

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The recent record breaking 13^th FA Cup success will not mask what a disappointing season it has been for us. It was the same cycle again for the Gunners. Defeat on the opening day, followed by a run of good form which sees them go top of the league, before a suicidal few months and a last minute surge back into the top form.

13 Times FA Cup Champions!

Sadly this time, we missed out of the top 4. Despite what was a poor season, here is my list of awards for the players over the course of the season, followed by my suggestion who we should sell and bring in next season (realistically)

Best Goalkeeper

It was a straight forward battle for this award between Cech and Ospina for the Best Goalkeeper Award this season. Despite Ospina’s FA Cup final performance, it was very obvious to me that Petr Cech who deserves the nod as he started 37 of Arsenal’s match between the posts compared to 13 for Ospina. 

Despite age beginning to catch up with Cech, I still see him as the number 1 goalkeeper for the club for the next 2 season at least.

Best Defender

We used up to 9 defenders over the course of the season. Koscielny, Mustafi, Mertesacker, Gabriel, Holding, Bellerin, Debuchy, Monreal & Gibbs. In what I would say winner by a narrow margin, Shokdran Mustafi claims the Best Defender Award, just ahead of Koscielny, with Bellerin rounding off the top 3.

The partnership between Mustafi and Koscielny has been very much welcomed by the fans and this pair can only get better. Mustafi has been absolutely solid for the team and has hardly put a foot wrong when he plays. The type of center back we have been screaming for a long time.

Best Midfielder

The most crowded position in the team, but the easiest winner to choose. 30 goals in a single season and 15 assist in 50 matches this season, Alexis Sanchez bags the award miles ahead of the rest. Coming in 2^nd would be Mesut Ozil who has worked up on the number of goals he scored and in 3^rd comes Granit Xhaka.

Best Forward

It becomes a little tougher to pick a winner here considering Alexis Sanchez played nearly half a season upfront before reverting back into a left wing role. Apart from Alexis, we had 3 lads playing the upfront role in Giroud, Welbeck and Lucas Perez. With Perez having played only a handful of game, it becomes a straight forward competition between Giroud on Welbeck.

With Welbeck missing most of the season through injury and Giroud hitting in 16 goals this season, Giroud does just enough to nick the award ahead of Danny Welbeck. Welbeck showed a lot of promise when he returned back from injury and he can stay injury free next season, things could be very different.

Best Signing

Granit Xhaka, Shokdran Mustafi, Rob Holding, Lucas Perez. 4 signing this season and they have all done well do justify their move except Perez who was hardly given much game time. There is no doubt that Mustafi has been our signing of the season as he has been such an important player at the heart of defense for us.

Best Player

Once again, 30 goals from upfront and the wing with 15 assist in 50 games, it is easy as it gets to pick our best player this season. It is Alexis Sanchez. Mustafi takes second place and Ozil comes home 3^rd.

Best Young Player

Signed from the League One this season, many raised an eyebrow why did Arsene Wenger sign him. 10 months later he won the FA Cup with Diego Costa tucked into his pocket comfortably. Without a doubt, we have discovered a gem in Rob Holding.

At a tender age of 21, he has showed that he has what it takes to play at the highest level and he will get better. With a back 3 formation tucked in place, I hope Holding gets more game time next season.

Best Goal

This was really a tough decision in choosing between Mesut Ozil’s brilliant goal against Ludgorets or Oliver Giroud’s amazing Scorpian Goal vs Crystal Palace. My pick would be Ozil, but for the sake of entertainment, let’s watch both the goals here in the link below

Youtube Link: Ozil's Brilliant Goal Vs Ludogorets

Youtube Link: Giroud's Amazing Scorpion Kick Goal

Best Win of the Season

It has to be the FA Cup final isn’t it. Up against the league champions who are high on confidence and we were the underdogs, low on confidence after missing out on the top 4. We went into the match without our best 2 defenders and saw Per Mertesacker making his first start of the season.

The odds were stacked very much against us and yet we came home winners 2-1. The fact that it was a record breaking 13^th FA Cup for the club and 7^th for Arsene Wenger, which makes him the most successful manager in the FA Cup, made this win the best win of the season.

In 2^nd comes the 3-0 win against Chelsea in the Emirates early of the season where we completely played Chelsea of the park and in 3^rd is the extra time win in the FA Cup semifinal against Manchester City.

Players should leave

Ospina, Gibbs, Debuchy, Theo Walcott, Lucas Perez.

Players We Should Sign

Sead Kolsanic & Gareth Bale shall he become available or a pacey center forward. Another decent center back and another left wing back (and let Monreal go) would be a welcome addition too.

       

Next Season formation

Cech/Szczesny

Mustafi/Chambers           Mertesacker/Holding      Koscielny/Gabriel

Chamberlain/Bellerin                                                                      Kolsanic/Monreal

Xhaka/Coquelin                Cazrola/Ramsey

Ozil/Wilshere      Sanchez/Welbeck

Bale/Giroud

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5 of The Greatest Athlete of My Era

I was going through one the Arsenal Facebook group and I came across this interesting post by one of the member. He ask us to name 5 of the greatest athlete you have watch during your time. It was interesting and quickly catching on with the rest of the members and that got me wanting to write a post here .

*Note: I can't choose people like Pele as I never watch him play and he is not someone from my time

Michael Schumacher

 

Without a doubt the greatest driver to grace the Formula 1 sports industry. The rain master was in a class of is own during his prime in the sports. He is the 7 time world champion and still the most successful driver in the industry. He once dominated the sports so well, whereby he won 5 consecutive world championship. He is also known as the Master of Rain, where he often wins races in wet condition with ease. He is one of the biggest reason why I follow this sports today and why I love Ferrari. Get well Schumi!

Thierry Henry

During my time, I am blessed to watch many great footballers in action and watch all those fantastic goals. Among those who I've watched, Thierry Henry will always be the greatest and most complete center forward to have grace the sport. The guy can score, assist, dribble and take your breath away at lighting pace with the goals against Liverpool and S*purs where he just ran through those players as if they were invincible. Indeed Henry was invincible and part of a team that went on 49 games unbeaten. Henry represents what the beautiful game us all about. He makes football so much of joy to watch. A hallmark of any great player is to have rival club fans adoring him and yes I've known of many United and Liverpool fans who hold Henry at high regard. A real legend of the game

Roger Federer 

I don't usually follow tennis as intensely as how I follow football. The only time I watch tennis is only during the 4 Grand Slams and usually from the Quarter-Final Stage onwards. Having said that, I am pleased to say that I was alive to watch the greatest ever tennis player of all time play. When comes to tennis, no one comes close to the great FED-EX. He makes tennis looks so simply on the eye as he changes pace and those backhands. A true great of the sports. 17 Grand Slam tittles and spent 302 weeks consecutively as world number 1. Both this records are still to be broken and he is still competitive in his game despite aging up and recently once again made it to the final of his beloved Wimbledon Open. I can't wait for the moment he clinches his 18th Grand Slam. I believe there is still one more Grand Slam left in him

Lionel Messi

Some might say that Christiano Ronaldo is the greatest player in the world. Well that is only true because The Great Lionel Messi is from another planet. For me, he is the greatest player of all time, surpassing players like Pele and Maradona. The only thing he has not won in his professional career is the World Cup and Copa America, which he has successfully made it to the final. That is the only thing they have against him. Putting that aside, Lionel Messi is an upgrade of Ronaldhino. They make you fall in love with the beautiful game all over again. The way he plays makes you think you are actually playing FIFA. Such is his class and skills. He does things which makes you lose your mind. A master of beautiful goals and a great team player. He loves assisting as much as he loves scoring. He has rewritten the history of football and he can only get better. Lionel Messi, the greatest ever footballer. 

Nicol David

Squash may not be the most popular game in the world but it is one tough and intense game. It is not as easy as it looks like and I am so proud to say that the person who is ruling the female category of squash is our very own Malaysian Star Nicol David. 108 consecutive months currently as world number 1 and has 8 world open tittles to her name. She is the face of squash and a true icon of the game. If only squash were to be part of the Olympic Games, Malaysia would have won their first ever gold medal, because Nicol David can be very unbeatable.

Arsenal 2014-2015 Award Ceremony

Its another season of silverware for The Might Arsenal, something we have not been used to hear in the past 9 years. Success is a habit we are starting to get familiar with now. This post would summarize up over season in terms of award and who we should sign for the coming season to ensure we continue to improve

Best Goalkeeper

It's a tale of two halves for the Arsenal goalkeepers..Beginning of the season is was Szczesny who was the established number 1 keeper, but after his error at Southampton, Ospina became the trusted man between the post and hardly has put a foot wrong till the end of the season. Emiliano Martinez played about 6 games in the season but the award goes to David Ospina for Arsenal's Goalkeeper of The Year

Best Defender

I can narrow down the candidates for Arsenal's Best Defender of The Year to three of them, Hector Bellerin, Laurent Koscielny and Nacho Monreal. But the award for me goes to Laurent Koscielny. Monreal was one of our most improved player of the season while Bellerin was an unexpected success, yet both of this player could be replaced without much worries. What Koscielny brings to the squad game after game cant be replaced with another center back here. Strong, establish and always ready to dive in to cover in defensive partners with quick pace. He makes a huge difference every time he plays

Best Midfielder

The most crowded position in the team, but the easiest  winner to choose. When you score 25 goals in a single season playing from the wing, you are obviously the winner of Arsenal's Best Midfielder Alexis Sanchez. In what would be a close competition actually would see Francis Coquelin and Santi Cazrola come in second and third for me

Best Forward

This is another straightforward competition between Oliver Giroud and Danny Welback with Oliver Giroud bagging the award unchallenged.  Ruled out with an injury for almost 3 months, to come back on a scoring spree including against teams like City, United and Liverpool, Oliver Giroud has move up the grades this season and deserving of the Arsenal's Best Forward of The Season.

Best Signing

Sanchez, Debuchy. Chambers, Ospina, Welbeck and Gabriel. That is 6 signings in a single season, very un Arsene Wenger like. Yet again the is no questions raised on who deserves to be Arsenal's Best Signing of The Season, its Alexis Sanchez

Best Player

When you are the Best Midfielder and the Best signing of the season with 25 goals, its no rocket science to guess who is Arsenal's Best Player of The Season. Yes it's Alexis Sanchez once again

 

Best Young Player

Usually 23 years old is often considered as a "Young Footballer" and in that case, Francis Coquelin is Arsenal's Best Young Player of The Season. Went out on loan to Charlton only to be recall back to the team due to short of players. Picked up four booking in a row in his first 4 games of the season, and from there onwards there was no looking back for Le Coq. One of the biggest reason for Arsenal's success besides Alexis. Despite only playing half a season, the stats he ranked up was better than Matic, making him the best defensive midfielder in the league

Best Goal

This stunning strike by Ramsey against Galatasaray

Arsenal's Best Goal of The Season

Best Win of the Season

I wouldn't picked the FA Cup Quarter Final 1-0 win over United as the best win of the season because that would give them too much credit that they deserve. My pick would be the 2-0 away from home win against Manchester City. It was a perfect performance from all the players on the pitch. Often criticized for not being able to make his team play a different type of football, Wenger proved them wrong. He set his team up defensively solid with Ramsey and Le Coq staying discipline behind holding the line while Alexis and The Ox worked their socks off on the flanks, attacking and providing cover for the fullbacks. A superb display and a superb win

Players to Sign

Sign this 3 lads and we would challenge for the league next season!!!!!

Arsenal! Its More Than Just A football club

"Oooh to, oooh to be, oooh to be a Gooner,
Oooh to, oooh to be, oooh to be a Gooner,
Oooh to, oooh to be, oooh to be a Gooner,
Oooh to, oooh to be, oooh to be a Gooner"

This song springs to mind when you meet someone who is also a fellow Gooner. Arsenal, its more than just a football club to those who supports us. It gives us the sense of bonding and belonging around the world. It is our identify of who a part of us are and we are hell sure proud of it.

It's More than A Football Club

Everyone has their own reasons why they start supporting a certain club. Some could be because they were scoring lots goals or maybe they were winning a lot of games or maybe they were joining the bandwagon because everyone was supporting that particular team. I too have my reason on how I became a Gooner. It is not as what you think it is. No it was not because of the brand of football, or the quality players they has. I begin supporting Arsenal at a tender age of 8 or 9 where I hardly know much about football. I started supporting Arsenal was because I was one of Wenger post game interview and on the screen it was written "Arsene Wenger, Arsenal Manager". I found that super cool on how the club's name and the manager's name was so similar. Maybe it was his club that's why.

Because it's destiny

Over time as I watch them play on a regular basis, I fell in love with the brand of football they played. It was quick and devastating. I found it to be very much different than any other clubs in England and with that I finally became a true Gunner.

Every club has their good and bad times and a true fan stands by their club at their lowest point and always gives a 110% support every time they play. My worst moment as an Arsenal Fan came in 2006. Arsenal recovering from the lost of Vieira to Juventus that season, was already struggling in the league that season. On the final day of the season we clinched 4th spot. It was also the final season at Highbury. It was one of the most emotional season for a Gunner. Despite the league struggles, Arsenal were on a magical Champions League run. They have qualified to the Champions League Final to be played at Paris against Ronaldhino's Barcelona. Along the way Arsenal knocked Real Madrid of their ground with a stunning solo goal at the Santiago Bernabeu and went on to win 1-0 over the two legs.

The Night King Henry Ruled Santiago Bernabeu

Up next was Vieria and Juventus. Up step Cesc Fabregas and Juventus was sent packing. It was a night where Cesc Fabregas made his mark and showed that there was life after Vieira at Arsenal. Having beaten the Galatico's, now the Old Lady has also fallen to Arsenal's feet.

There is new maestro at Highbury now

 Into the semi final was another Spanish opponent in the form of Villareal. Kolo Toure goal at Highbury gave Arsenal a 1-0 lead into the semi final. In the dying minutes of the second league, Villareal was awarded a penalty and up step Riquelme to send this tie to extra time. But Jens Lehmann had other plans in mind. He brilliantly saved the penalty and ensured Arsenal are through to their first ever Champions League Final without having a goal conceded in the knockout round.

Lehmann Sends Arsenal To The Champions League Final

Luck was not on over side in the Final, when the referee decided not to allow Eto'o goal to stand after judging Lehmann has foulded Eto'o outside the box and he was red carded.. Pires was taken out and in came Almunia. Arsenal had all to do it now with ten minutes and most of the game still to play for. Yet we took the lead thanks to a towering header from Sol Campbell. But it was too much to ask for to contain Barcelona with ten men and we eventually fall with too late goals. I broke down to tears, weaping over the defeat. Because I knew that was the best chance we ever had to win the Champions League and now it is all over. I still feel if the referee were to have played on and allowed Eto'o goal to stand, we would have beaten Barcelona 11 vs 11.

So near yet so far

 It was so heartbreaking for a 16 year old me to see my beloved team lose on the big day but that never stop me from supporting the club. Because its not about supporting your club when they only win and turn your back on their bad day. As I've said, this is Arsenal and its more than just a football club. It like a family to me and you never turn your back on your family

Ooohh To Be A Gooner

And of cause being an Arsenal fan has brought me lots of joy as well with the greatest highlight being the only English Premier League team to win the league with out having lost a single game. No manager in the modern game at that point of time was able to do what Arsenal was doing. Over the years both Juventus and Bayern Munich was able to do so but they never had the same class of fooball as the Invincibles had nor had they been in a competitive league as Arsenal was. Arsenal was not only winning at that point, but they were winning with style and elegance, playing some really sexy football. You just cant hate the Invincibles. You can be a neutral fan and yet you will still be at awe looking at some of the things they pull off during that season. The could score, creates chances after chances, grind out results, defend resolutely and of cause turning games on the verge of losing to wins. And they did all this without spending mega millions but on pure tactical and philosophy guidance of Arsene Wenger. They went on to stretch the unbeaten run to a total of 49 consecutive games without a defeat. A record which still stands to this very second.

The Unbeaten Run

Cast of The Invincibles

Captain Vieira Lifting The Only Golden Premier League Trophy

Im proud to say I have stuck by club during it's hard times and during its glorious time. Its never easy being an Arsenal fan as you have to face with constant heart breaks, especially during this last 10 years. We have lost so many quality players to close rivals, a trophy drought of nine years and some very poor performance. It is always tough to take when your team plays bad and it will always hurt. But they joy when they win is something you can express with words. And makes it more sweater is that Arsenal wins by playing the Arsenal way. Quick beautiful football. The amount of happiness Ramsey's Fa Cup winner brought it almost made me go berserk that night because I have Arsenal in my veins. I leave you now with a link of the famous Arsenal chants.

20 Arsenal Chants All True Fans Must know

Arsenal! Its more than just a football club

My All Time Arsenal Starting 11 (1999 - Present)

I have been an Arsenal supporter for the last 16 years of my life. Over this time I was blessed to see some of the greatest footballers play for my beloved club. So many players over the years have donned the Arsenal colours and left yet the club stood tall. Looking back at these 16 years I have came up with what I felt is my all time best starting 11 from 1999 up to today. I would go with my starting 11 followed by 7 Substitutes.

STARTING 11

Goal Keeper

 

David Seamen

Arguably one of Arsenal greatest ever goalkeeper along with the likes of Perry Grooves and Bob Wilson. He was Arsenal Number 1 when I started watching them play and after him, Richard Wright, Jens Lehmann, Manuel Almunia, Wojiech Szczesny and David Opsina has been the number 1 but yet no one comes close to the class he brings to the team. His finest save in his Arsenal Career most likely came against Sheffield United in a Fa Cup Semi Final in 2003

Right Back

Lee Dixon

It was a close one to choose between Lee Dixon and Lauren, but I choose to side with Lee for this one. Has been an incredible servant to club from 1988 up to 2002. Took him a year before he fully established himself as a starting 11 player and from that point onwards there was no turning back for Lee Dixon. Part of the Great English Back Five for Arsenal

Center Back

Tony Adams

The automatic first choice has to none other than Mr. Arsenal himself. Tony Adams was more than just an Arsenal player. He was a captain, a leader, a super star and now a legend who's story worth to be told

around. He was born in London, started his youth career at Arsenal and played his whole professional career at Arsenal. If there is one men who would bleed Arsenal, It would be Tony. He was given the Captain's Armband at a tender age of 21 and remained until the day he retired. One of the few Arsenal Legends to have their statue erected in front of the Emirates Stadium. One his most memorable goal would be that fantastic strike against Everton in a 4-0 win at Highbury which ensured Arsene Wenger's first Premier League Crown. He broke through the Everton defense as if they were invincible and coolly collected an over the top ball by Steve Bould before slamming it home and raise his hands in the air. Its an iconic moment no Arsenal fan can ever forget

Center Back

Sol Campbell

My second choice centerback goes to Sol Campbell. Its a closely contested tie between Keown, Toure and Koscielny but ultimately I had to go with Sol for one simple obvious reason. The man was a beast in the heart of defense and of cause because he left Sp*rs for us while he was their captain. He came in a time of transition between Adams and Keown as they were aging and that is no easy boots to fill in. He showed us exactly why he was worth the steal from Sp*rs as he played a key role in The Invincibles Season.

Left Back

Ashely Cole

 As much as I hate the fact Ashley Cole for the manner he left the club and the remarks he gave after his departure, he will still remain perhaps the greatest Arsenal left back of all time. Started his career with the Arsenal youths has he step up to the first team was amazing. He became the proper replace for another Arsenal Great Nigel Winterburn. His had something extra in his game which other left back did not have. He could attack as good as he could defend. Ashely Cole became a regular threat to the opposition on the left flank. He was part of perhaps the best left attacking trio in the world that time consisting of him, Pires and Henry. As Henry once mentioned, "Every one knows we would attack from the left and yet they could not do anything to stop us". He still would remain perhaps the best left back Arsenal has ever had

Right Winger

Freddie Ljungberg

He hails from Sweden and he only cost us 3 Million. Freddie Ljungberg was a very different type of right winger we had. He was not about crosses or out and out wing play. He had certain pace with him and a keen eye for goal and the defenders could not stop him. He became the first player to score in a Fa Cup Final outside of England and became the first player to score in consecutive Fa Cup finals which he did with his red hair. He played a key role in the unbeaten season was part of the free scoring attacking four along with Pires, Henry and Bergkamp

Center Midfielder

Patrick Vieira

He will remain as Arsene Wenger's greatest ever singing for the amount of money he paid for. He was a reject at AC Milan and when Arsene brought him to Highbury, he immediately turned out to be one of the most outstanding midfield general of his time. He brought the much need stealth to the Arsenal midfield was the most important player in Arsenal counter attacking fooball style. Henry quoeted "When Patrick is having a good game, I would have 3-4 chances in the 1st half. If he was having a bad day, I would probably only get 1." Such was Patrick importance to the team. He wins the ball and releases the ball forward early to get the game going and he was doing that with ease. Until today no Arsenal player has ever been fully able to bring the same amount of quality in their attacking and defending side of the game as what Patrick brought.

Center Midfielder

Cesc Fabregas

Francesc Fabregas, born in Barca raised at Arsenal. The wonder kid was already making headlines at a tender age of 16 in the reserves. His qualities was so obvious and it was only a matter of time before he makes the first team. he became the youngest Arsenal player at that time to make his debut at the age of 16 years and 177 days and scored in a game later. His break through came when Patrick Vieira picked up an injury and Cesc Fabregas was given a run of games which he was impressive justifying all the hype around him. Upon Patrick's departure to Juventus, Cesc Fabregas was handed the iconic Number 4 jersey to fill in the boots of Vieira. He took the task with his own style of football despite not possesing the same physical appearance as Vieria. But he gave Arsenal something extra in his ability to turn around the ball and spot runs from distance when others could not. Through balls became his expertise and he was soon promoted to be Arsenal's Captain. He remains one of Arsenal's best passing midfielders and continues to rank up the assist chart during his time at Arsenal and that is one of the reason why he makes into my best 11 ahead of Gilberto Silva.

Left Winger

Who else if its not Rober Pires. My favourite Arsenal hero of all time. He remains the greatest left winger ever to play the game for Arsenal. He owned the Number 7 jersey and become a regular goal scorer for the club. Let it be stunning curlers from outside the box against Liverpool or famous lob over the keeper against Aston Villa and Southampton, you name it and Pires has done it. He strike up and excellent partnership with Henry and they could be blind folded and would still be able to find each other on the pitch. He was free scoring winger at a time with was uncommon for wingers to hit double figures. More importantly he had an eye for goal against Sp*rs. He just love scoring against them. I could go on the whole day talking about Arsenal's Greatest Winger, but I would leave you with this video below which sums up why ROBERT PIRES WAS THE GREATEST ARSENAL LEFT WINGER. Thank you for the memories Robert, we will always love you

Center Forward

The classiest center forward to have ever graced Highbury. He goes by many names such as "Non Flying Dutchman", "Dennis The Menance", "Bergy", "Iceman" and of cause "GOD". He is the one and only Dennis Bergkamp. Due to his fear of flying and the beautiful football he plays, he is always referred to the phrase "Why Fly When You Can Walk On Water". Well Dennis is GOD after all. The best Number 10 Arsenal has ever had. He faced harsh criticism when he newly arrived because he was not hitting in the goals. Once he found his rhythm, there was no turning back and Wenger brought the very best of Dennis. He played the game like no other center forward has ever played the game. Dennis Bergkamp was know for beautiful goals. When asked by a journalist why does he always like to make a nice goal, he says "If the goalies is a little bit off his line, how much space do you have on his left or right? It's not alot. And how much space do you have above him? There is more. Its a question of mathematics". But that does not says everything about Dennis. He was one of the best passing forwards you will every see. He was very good at moving the ball. Henry said in an interview about Dennis passing ideology, "If you are moving and you are open than you should have the ball, its that simple" and Henry has always hailed him as the best strike partner he has ever played with because he always feeds you with ball. As good Dennis was with goals he was good with assist as well. During his Arsenal time, Dennis had scored so many amazing goals and below are the 5 of the GOD's best goals

Center Forward

The final player in my all time starting 11 definitely goes to the club's all time greatest player and record goal scorer King Thierry Henry. Words cant describe what a beast he was for Arsenal in front of goal. Although he comes from France, during his time at Arsenal he truly understood what does it meant playing for Arsenal. He understood the meaning of the club. He knows how important are those North London Derbies were. He had a little arrogance in his game and that was what made him a level higher than players of his time. He is winner and he knows how to win it. One of the best team players you will ever find. In the modern game its rare you can find a center forward who can score you 30 odd goals and 15 assist in a single season. Henry was one of them. As much as he loves scoring, he was also creating so many goals for the team. It is was not by coincidence that during that time both Ljungberg and Pires were cracking up the goal charts. He took the captain armband and became the face of the club. He has been honored with statue at the Emirates. He is the current club top scorer of all time. One day, someone is going to erase his name from the all time top scorer list for Arsenal, but no matter what happens, Thierry Henry will always be the men who scored the most number of goals at Highbury. Henry was The King and The North Bank was his play ground. And this is a special video tribute on why Henry was King

The 7 Substitutes

"Mad" Jens Lehmann

Martin Keown

Nigel Winterburn

Gilberto Silva

Marc Overmars

Mesut Ozil

Robin Van Persie