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RM: Mesut Ozil
Due to his outspoken nature and perhaps his heritage, Mesut Ozil has been a constant subject of controversy at Arsenal and otherwise. He left the Emirates Stadium earlier this year for Fernabache after being omitted from the club's 25-man Premier League squad at the start of the season.
However, it wasn't always this gloomy for the former German international. After a drastic trophy drought for the Gunners, Arsene Wenger splashed the cash to buy Ozil from Real Madrid, where the star had led the assist charts for three seasons straight. It turned out to be a brilliant transfer decision as Ozil became Arsenal's playmaker supreme.
Within a year, Arsenal's trophy drought had ended with an FA Cup win. The following seasons would see Arsenal pick up another two FA Cups, with Ozil leading the charge from the heart of the midfield.
While his time at the club dwindled to a dull end, Ozil rejuvenated the art of playmaking in his glory years at the Emirates Stadium. Most notably, the Fernabache star directly contributed to 81 goals in only 142 Premier League appearances for the Gunners.
LM: Robert Pires
Leaving France, where he had spent much of his career, Robert Pires moved to North London as Arsenal's replacement for Marc Overmars in 2000. It didn't take long for the winger to settle into life at Highbury, and soon enough, he started churning in goals and assists.
Spending an illustrious six years at Arsenal, Pires notably made a goal contribution every two games. He scored 62 goals and gave 41 assists in 198 Premier League appearances. Like many others on this list of Arsenal's all-time Premier League XI, Pires was also a key midfielder during "The Invincibles" season.
He may have spent only six years at the club, but he contributed massively to Arsenal's trophy cabinet. Pires won two Premier League titles and two FA Cups, as well as a runners-up Champions League medal. He was a high-achiever under Arsene Wenger, and he repaid the club by rejoining Arsenal as a coach.
ST: Thierry Henry
It isn't possible to name an all-star Arsenal squad without mentioning the man who brought it all for the Gunners: Thierry Henry. The Frenchman's move to Barcelona seemed to be the start of Arsenal's troubles, but before his exit, Henry was the most clinical striker in the club's history.
The tall Frenchman managed a shocking 249 direct goal contributions in only 2258 Premier League appearances! It doesn't come as a surprise that he was the key in the cog for "The Invincibles," and is currently Arsenal's record goalscorer.
While he picked up a good amount of team trophies, his individual awards were overflowing as well. He won four Golden Boots in just five years, was in the Premier League team of the year for six straight years, and was also named FWA Player of the Season three times in a row.
ST: Dennis Berkgamp
The "non-flying Dutchman" joined Arsenal just as he was entering the prime of his career at 26. Although expectations were high from Dennis Bergkamp, he exceeded them quickly and efficiently. Searing his mark as one of the most clinical and creative players at Highbury, Berkgamp contributed to 181 goals in 315 appearances.
Although he primarily played as a striker, the former Netherlands international enjoyed his game in a deep-lying role. He often played behind Thierry Henry and built the attack as the key playmaker.
Berkgamp went on to retire at Arsenal, having spent 11 years at the club in fine fashion. He picked up 10 trophies during his time at the club, and also gained accolades and numerous individual awards for his consistent performances on the field.
