4 footballers who have played for both Manchester City and Arsenal

#3 Gael Clichy

Clichy is a French left-back who was recruited by Arsenal in 2003. He was one of the youngsters in an Arsenal team also featuring Fabregas, Mathew Flamini and Walcott.

Clichy was part of the “Invincibles” squad of Arsenal that won the Premier League in 2003-04 without losing a match. He played for Arsenal for quite a few seasons, and scored 2 goals in 264 matches for them.

He moved to City in 2011 and spent 6 more seasons with the Manchester outfit. He had to compete with Alexander Kolarov for a spot in the starting line-up, but managed to play in 203 matches for City. He also won two Premier League title with City in 2011-12 and 2013-14. He left the club in 2017 and moved to Istanbul Basaksehir.

About the author

Subhadeep, an adept tennis journalist at Sportskeeda, has been writing about the sport for seven years. He is known for his exclusive match reviews and opinion pieces, utilizing his MBA degree to tackle them effectively with his problem-solving abilities.

Subhadeep lives and breathes tennis. He watches matches regularly and engages in social media platforms to stay on top of the latest happenings. As a writer, he brings the fan's perspective to his pieces, ensuring his readers enjoy an exceptional experience every time.

Growing up, he idolized Boris Becker, but he now firmly believes Novak Djokovic stands alone as the 'Greatest of all Time', especially considering the 24-time Grand Slam champion's incredible stats. One thing that still puzzles Subhadeep, however, is how Becker's Wimbledon tally might have reached five if not for Pete Sampras.

Speaking of the All England Club, the British Major holds a special place in his heart as he admires its blend of tradition and grass-court excellence. When not working for Sportskeeda, Subhadeep delves into the other "love of his life": football, and enjoys contributing his insights to different websites dedicated to the sport.

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Edited by Sai Krishna