“At the moment that is having a massive effect on his performance. Gilberto Silva combined the tough tackling needed at the fulcrum, with an elegance and desire to get the ball down. Vieira put the Gunners ahead before Giggs equalised and Bergkamp restored the home sides advantage. Sturridge missed the start of the season as he returned to fitness following a hip injury. Carrick as Uniteds Andrea Pirlo Make it happen, Jose. PA:Press Association3United captain Wayne Rooney is set to become the club’s all-time record g. The England striker, 27, played just four days before the Cup clash in the 2-1 Premier League win away to Chelsea. Pogba will be licking his lips at the thought of unlocking that midfield no longer patrolled by Kante. lped by netting?on his home debut against Manchester UnitedRobin van PersieAlthough Robin van Persie’s subsequent move to arch rivals Manchester United soured his career at Arsenal, there’s no doubting his place in the list is fully deserved. Sounding repetitive, but he actually signed as a right-midfielder, but quickly shifted backwards to make his mark.