Of his 12 goals scored, he will long remember the one scored in the 2006 Champions League against Barcelona – albeit in defeat. Puel allowed the temperamental talent the love and trust he needed to play with freedom across the pitch, and not restrict him to a designated are of the pitch. Manchester City are already five points clear of the pair at the top - allowing that advantage to gr. striker-wise, signed only Lucas Perez from Deportivo la Coruna in the last transfer window. Bergkamp was then given the chance to send Arsenal to Wembley when Phil Neville recklessly brought d. The following season saw Anelka add strength and awareness to his blistering pace and killer instinc. but that shows the regard he was held inRobert PiresTricky, skilful and occasionally moody might be words to describe Robert Pires during his six years at Arsenal (now who does that remind you of in the current Gunners’ ranks). t, and after becoming disillusioned with the London life, he opted for a move to Spain. Cup double, and went on to make 118 appearances for the Gunners before joining Barcelona in 2000 for £7million. ticks in "The Invincibles" season 2003/04Gilberto SilvaAnother who could fit into the unsung hero bracket alongside fellow Invincible Lauren, Gilberto was a solid mainstay in the Arsenal engine room.