Right Back: Also part of the famous 'Arsenal Back Four,' Lee Dixon was an outstanding right back who played a major role during his several successful seasons at the club. His defensive ability was superb, but he was also a threat going forward, often seen making lung-bursting overlapping runs down the right flank. His ability to deliver the ball and shoot meant he accumulated his fair share of goals and assists whilst at the club.
Left Midfield: The left midfield position has been home to great players since Wenger took over. Robert Pires just—and I mean just—edges it from Marc Overmars. Pires' contribution to the title winning season of 2002 was epitomised by his teammates bowing down to him when he collected his medal and lifted up the trophy. His contribution that season cannot be underestimated.
He continued this contribution throughout the next few seasons. He scored more than his fair share of goals from left midfield and amassed many, many assists. He possessed deceptive pace and plenty of skill.
Centre Midfield: Born in Romford, Ray Parlour, was a local lad who never really established himself properly as a first team player until Wenger arrived. Under Wenger he flourished, first into one of the best right midfielders in the country, and then into a mature central midfielder, capable of strong leadership. He contributed largely to many successes throughout his time at the club, especially under Wenger.
Wengers faith in Parlour was emphasised when Parlour took over the captain's armband in Vieira's absence and led Arsenal to that resounding victory over Inter Milan in the San Siro.
Whilst perhaps not the most naturally gifted player, his endeavour and work rate has earnt him a place in this side. His ability was underestimated though, he could hold his own against other great players throughout Wenger's reign.
Centre Midfield: As a midfielder, Patrick Vieira had it all. Fantastic ball winning ability, a sublime touch, plenty of creativity, and strong finishing ability. He rightly took over the captaincy from Tony Adams, and led by example from the middle of the park. There has never been a midfielder in Arsenal's history who has had a more imposing presence.
Right Midfield: Arsenal have been blessed with plenty of good right midfielders throughout the last twenty years, but none as charismatic as Paul Merson. According to many, Merson's natural ability was on a par with Paul Gascoigne. Couple that with a desire and hunger to play for Arsenal, and Merson ended up being one of Arsenal's greatest.
He was a goalscoring midfielder, at times scoring the spectaculars, at other times arriving late to finish of a flowing move. Through George Graham's reign, Merson provided the 'spark' in the Arsenal team. His off-field problems were endearing rather than off-putting, and so, Merson remains a proper fan favourite.
Striker: Signed by Bruce Rioch in 1995, Dennis Bergkamp
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