6 players who have fallen victim to Arsenal's number 9 curse

#2 Lukas Podolski (2012-2015)

Lukas Podolski failed to live up to expectations

The one name on this list Arsenal fans are likely to remember fondly, Lukas Podolski was not a flop by any means. He scored 31 goals in 82 games and was passionate about Arsenal. He regularly poked fun of Tottenham on social media and became a fan favourite.

Yet, as an out and out goalscorer, Podolski failed despite possessing a lethal left foot. He was regularly shunted out to the wing and never really established himself in the starting XI. He never gave the impression he could lead the line on his own and Arsenal were continuously linked with world class strikers during his spell at the club.