- and the German international has not disappointedAlexis SanchezSanchez is regarded by most Arsenal fans as their best player. phant Fergie waved to the crowd as he left the Old Trafford pitch in his suit — only to appear for the post-match interview in a tracksuit. Sounding repetitive, but he actually signed as a right-midfielder, but quickly shifted backwards to make his mark. Now he has been handed a taste of first-team action at White Hart Lane, naturally the youngster is desperate for more. The skipper who turns 31 next month turned in?yet another lacklustre performance against Northampton. is flowing locksPatrick VieraPatrick Viera typified Wenger’s new regime at Arsenal. News Group Newspapers Ltd27Patrick Vieira tries to confront Ruud van Nistelroory after receiving red. Wright on Schmeichel1996-97: Arsenal 1 Manchester United 2News Group Newspapers Ltd27Ian Wright stam. The following season saw Anelka add strength and awareness to his blistering pace and killer instinc. The Real skipper was injured in the Euros final after a tackle from Dimitri Payet forced him off.