EPA5Karim Benzema has long been admired by Arsene WengerGetty Images5The French striker is a £40million Arsenal targetBut there are a few stumbling blocks. But he raised concerns over his whereabouts last May when organisers of the ten-year anniversary for. The speed merchant went on score 41 goals in 142 appearances for the Gunners, as he terrorised Premier League right-backs game on game. Goals from Andrew Cole and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer put the away side in cruise control before Dennis Bergkamp netted a consolation. Rooney had given United the lead before Robin van Perise rifled an equaliser into the roof of the net. NANI has backed Wayne Rooney to prove his critics wrong and show his best days are ahead of him. But there was also a subtle rivalry developing between Arsenal as a club — and more specifically, Vieira — and Uniteds Ruud van Nistelrooy. Sturridge, wearing a patterned jumper, dark jeans, cap and trainers, looked moody as he returned to his flash car. Why should it be easier Why should a team who people think is weaker than us not have the opportunity to win I can guarantee its not about the attitude of the players. 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.