He is the type of man and player to thrive under that pressure and level of expectation. Players refused to shake hands and the tone was set. News Group Newspapers Ltd22Freddie Ljungberg quickly endeared himself to the Arsenal fans – he. ably, Arsenals best right-back since Lee DixonLaurent KoscielnyDespite Arsenal fans grumblings over recent years that the side have become the nearly men in the Premier League, Laurent Koscielny has established himself as the bedrock of the Arsenal defence. Vieira vs Keane2004-05: Arsenal 2 Manchester United 4News Group Newspapers Ltd27Roy Keane and Patric. own Ray Parlour in the box in stoppage time — only to see his spot-kick saved by Schmeichel. So it was natural that Neville, summing up United’s 3-1 EFL Cup win at Northampton, should analyse his performance. He knows the club well and will be a star at the club. Arguably Wengers best team, packed with power, speed, leadership and skilled steamrolled over their openings — finishing the season unbeaten away from home. Still only 25 years old, Arsenal fans will be hoping the Welsh midfielder can write some more stories in his time at the Emirates.