Ranking the 5 best Arsenal players of the Arsene Wenger era

#3 Patrick Vieira

Vieira in action for Arsenal

Patrick Vieira joined Arsenal in 1996, and went on to become one of the club's best players of all time. The Frenchman captained the Invincibles, and was a stalwart in midfield for Arsene Wenger's side.

Vieira was known for his physical abilities as well as his tough-tackling style of play. An absolute monster in midfield, the Frenchman absolutely ran the show for Arsenal from the centre of the park with his all-action performances.

The midfielder won three Premier League titles and four FA Cups during his time at Arsenal. He was named in the Premier League Team of the Year six times, and was also the Premier League Player of the Season in the 2000-01 campaign.

Vieira brought steel to an Arsenal side that was built with finesse. The midfielder was truly one of a kind. There's a reason why the club have never really been able to replace the Frenchman since he left Arsenal in 2006.

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#2 Dennis Bergkamp

Dennis Bergkamp was a joy to watch at Arsenal

The epitome of the word 'finesse', Dennis Bergkamp was absolutely magical at Arsenal. The Iceman, as he was known, was a joy to watch, and did unbelievable things on the pitch.

Bergkamp won the Premier League thrice and the FA Cup four times at Arsenal. He was also named the FWA Footballer of the Year for the 1997-98 season. The forward was truly one of the best players ever on the ball. His ball control, dribbling and passing abilities were second to none at the time.

The Dutchman produced some of the best goals of all time, and was an integral part of Arsene Wenger's side. He is regarded by many as Arsenal's best player of all time, based on his skill alone.

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#1 Thierry Henry

Thierry Henry is Arsenal's greatest player of all time.

Thierry Henry came to Arsenal as a talented young winger. and left the club as one of the greatest Premier League players of all time.

The Frenchman had it all - pace, power, finesse, flair, technique - and his finishing ability was second to none. Henry was the most feared striker in the Premier League during his time at Arsenal.

Henry won a slew of accolades at Arsenal, including the Premier League and FA Cup twice. Individually, the Frenchman was named the Premier League Player of the Season twice and the FWA Footballer of the Year three times. He also won the Golden Boot four times, and holds the record for most assists during a single campaign.

The Frenchman was truly a majestic player, and the greatest player to have ever played for Arsenal.