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Arsenal Premier League Season* 2008-09
1. Manuel Almunia (Spain)
After being the understudy of Jens Lehmann for 3 seasons, Almunia has firmly
established himself as the first-choice keeper for Arsenal since season 07/08. Generallyreliable and steady in his first year of prolonged first team actions, he performed
consistently with some magnificent saves including the penalty save against Robbie
Keane at the Emirates. The Spaniard has won the trust of Wenger who gave him the no.1
jersey for the season 08/09.
Name: Manuel Almunia
Position: Goal Keeper
Age: 32 years
Weight: 80 kg
Height: 190 cm
League Stats 08-09 Season
Attacking Stats Total Defending Stats Total Misc Stats Total
Goals scored 0 Clean sheets 14 Appearances 32Penalty goals 0 Goals conceded 26 Wins 17
Set piece goals 0 Blocks 0 Losses 5
Game winning goals 0 Tackles 0 Draws 10Goal assists 0 Tackles won 0 Own goals 0
Total shots 0 Last man tackles 0 Fouls won 6
Shots on target 0 Clearances 39 Giveaway passes 318Total crosses 0 Ball recoveries 377 Fouls committed 2
Accurate crosses 0 Yellow cards 0
Penalties won 0 Red cards 0
Total passes 613 Starting lineups 32Successful passes 295 Offsides 0
Minutes played 2868 Total saves 84
Penalties conceded 1 Penalty saves 2Penalty goals 0 Penalties missed 0
Second yellow cards 0 Subbed off 1
Corners won 2 Subbed on 0
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Blocked shots 0
Performance for Arsenal
Played Win Draw Loss
When Manuel Almunia Plays (Starts + Sub Appearances) 32 17 10 5
When Manuel Almunia Starts the Game 32 17 10 5
2. Vasiriki Abou Diaby (France)
Often being compared to Arsenal legend Patrick Vieira, Diaby is a strong and mobile
player, whose natural position is at the central midfield. Wenger has used him on the leftside in 07/08, although he has an eye for the goal and scored 3 times in that position
including a stunner vs Derby County, his lack of pace and creativity down the left has
raised doubts on whether he can fulfil that role with competence.
Name: Vasiriki Abou Diaby
Position: Centre Midfield
Age: 23 years
Weight: 75 kg
Height: 188 cm
League Stats 08-09 Season
Attacking Stats Total Defending Stats Total Misc Stats TotalGoals scored 3 Clean sheets 0 Appearances 24Penalty goals 0 Goals conceded 0 Wins 11
Set piece goals 0 Blocks 4 Losses 4
Game winning goals 2 Tackles 53 Draws 9Goal assists 2 Tackles won 39 Own goals 0
Total shots 19 Last man tackles 0 Fouls won 20
Shots on target 9 Clearances 33 Giveaway passes 154
Total crosses 11 Ball recoveries 189 Fouls committed 35Accurate crosses 2 Yellow cards 5
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Penalties won 0 Red cards 0
Total passes 952 Starting lineups 16Successful passes 798 Offsides 0
Minutes played 1468 Total saves 0
Penalties conceded 0 Penalty saves 0Penalty goals 0 Penalties missed 0
Second yellow cards 0 Subbed off 8
Corners won 7 Subbed on 8Blocked shots 7
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3. Bacary Sagna (France)
Bacary Sagna has established himself as a first-choice right back at Arsenal after being
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4. Francesc Fabregas (Spain)
Being one of the first names in the team sheet for Wenger, Fabregas is the main source of
creativity for the Gunners. Skilful, dynamic and deceptively strong, the young Spaniard is
the focal point of midfield at Arsenal, and has the ability to provide passes to forwardswith pinpoint accuracy. He is also one of the main set-piece takers for Arsenal, sharing
his duties with Robin Van Persie. Cesc improved on his goal tally in season 07/08,
scoring 7 goals while assisted 20 others in the league - his place in PFA team of the
season 07/08 was indisputable. He carried his form into Euro 2008, scoring 1 goal andassisted 3 others for the victorious Spanish national team.
Name: Francesc Fabregas
Position: Centre Midfielder
Age: 22 years
Weight: 76 kg
Height: 180 cm
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League Stats 08-09 Season
Attacking Stats Total Defending Stats Total Misc Stats Total
Goals scored 3 Clean sheets 0 Appearances 22
Penalty goals 0 Goals conceded 0 Wins 12
Set piece goals 0 Blocks 5 Losses 4Game winning goals 1 Tackles 54 Draws 6
Goal assists 8 Tackles won 41 Own goals 0Total shots 37 Last man tackles 0 Fouls won 31
Shots on target 19 Clearances 14 Giveaway passes 318Total crosses 91 Ball recoveries 224 Fouls committed 27
Accurate crosses 12 Yellow cards 7
Penalties won 0 Red cards 0Total passes 1624 Starting lineups 22
Successful passes 1306 Offsides 2
Minutes played 1902 Total saves 0Penalties conceded 0 Penalty saves 0
Penalty goals 0 Penalties missed 0
Second yellow cards 0 Subbed off 3Corners won 23 Subbed on 0
Blocked shots 16
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5. Kolo Toure (Ivory Coast)
Kolo Toure is a versatile defender who can play in the centre or at the right, or even as amidfielder. He has cemented his place as a center back after being used by Wenger in
various positions. Being strong, quick and committed, the Ivorian is the rock at the
Gunners defence. One weakness of Toure is that he is not particularly strong in the airthus Gunners is sometimes prone to threat of long-balls/set-pieces. Toure does have a
tendency to push forward and shoot from long-range, and is occasionally a free-kick taker
in the 20-30 yards territory.
Name: Kolo Abib Toure
Position: Centre Back
Age: 28 years
Weight: 74 kg
Height: 180 cm
League Stats 08-09 Season
Attacking Stats Total Defending Stats Total Misc Stats Total
Goals scored 1 Clean sheets 13 Appearances 29Penalty goals 0 Goals conceded 0 Wins 16
Set piece goals 0 Blocks 15 Losses 5
Game winning goals 1 Tackles 54 Draws 8
Goal assists 1 Tackles won 42 Own goals 1Total shots 20 Last man tackles 2 Fouls won 15
Shots on target 9 Clearances 228 Giveaway passes 164
Total crosses 6 Ball recoveries 321 Fouls committed 15Accurate crosses 1 Yellow cards 3
Penalties won 0 Red cards 0
Total passes 977 Starting lineups 26
Successful passes 813 Offsides 0Minutes played 2278 Total saves 0
Penalties conceded 0 Penalty saves 0
Penalty goals 0 Penalties missed 0Second yellow cards 0 Subbed off 3
Corners won 8 Subbed on 3
Blocked shots 6
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6. Philippe Senderos (Switzerland)
Senderos is yet to claim the position as the first choice centre back at Arsenal, and he
needs to perform much better to achieve that. He has potential to turn in some one-offworld-class performances, but he is more remembered for his slack defending, reckless
tackles and inability to deal with physical players like Didier Drogba. While possessing
decent aerial ability which makes him a threat in corners/set-pieces, he has much roomsfor improvement defensively. Currently On Loan at AC Milan.
7. Tomas Rosicky (Czech Republic)
The injury-prone Czech midfielder had two stop-start seasons at Arsenal. He was bought
in 2006 as a replacement for Robert Pires, and has been used mostly as a left midfielder.
His goals per game ratio was decent (6 goals in 19 games in season 07/08), but wheneverhe started to pick up his form he seemed to suffered from injury setbacks. With his skills
and ability to score brilliant goals from long ranges, few would bet against Rosicky to
finally deliver in season 08/09 - but he must stay clear of injury in order to enjoysustained first team actions. No Match Played this season due to Injury.
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8. Samir Nasri (France)
Making his way into the France squad for the Euros and earlier being a splendid
wonderful attacking player with swift moves, Samir Nasri caught eyes of top managersthough Arsene Wenger scooped the star to his Gunners side. Many thinking that he will
take time to adapt to the Fast and Furious EPL style, Samir Nasri scored into his first
match just as the clock struck 4 minutes. He scored a brace at The Emirates againstManchester United when Arsenal beat them earlier this season at home. He had been thedriving force at Arsenal though somewhat restricted at the wings.
Name: Samir Nasri
Position: Attacking Midfielder
Age: 21 years
Weight: 75 kg
Height: 177 cm
League Stats 08-09 Season
Attacking Stats Total Defending Stats Total Misc Stats Total
Goals scored 6 Clean sheets 0 Appearances 29
Penalty goals 0 Goals conceded 0 Wins 14
Set piece goals 0 Blocks 2 Losses 4Game winning goals 3 Tackles 50 Draws 11
Goal assists 2 Tackles won 36 Own goals 0
Total shots 25 Last man tackles 0 Fouls won 23Shots on target 15 Clearances 10 Giveaway passes 163
Total crosses 93 Ball recoveries 226 Fouls committed 26
Accurate crosses 19 Yellow cards 4Penalties won 0 Red cards 0
Total passes 1348 Starting lineups 28
Successful passes 1185 Offsides 2
Minutes played 2402 Total saves 0Penalties conceded 0 Penalty saves 0
Penalty goals 0 Penalties missed 0
Second yellow cards 0 Subbed off 9Corners won 23 Subbed on 1
Blocked shots 15
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9. Eduardo Da Silva (Croatia)Bought from Zagreb Dynamo in 2007, Eduardo is a deadly finisher who has an
exceptional composure in 1-on-1 situations - a typical no.9 which has long been amissing link for Arsenal after the departure of Nicholas Anelka. He opened his league
goal account with a clinical double vs Everton in December 2007. Eduardo is also a good
provider for goals and an occasional corner taker, which makes him a decent prospect forFantasy points. After scoring 4 goals, assisted 5 in 17 league appearances for Arsenal, his
debut season was brutally ended by a horror challenge by Birminghams Martin Taylor.
*No League Games played this season though scored 3 goals in The FA Cup.
Name: Eduardo Da Silva
Position: Forward
Age: 26 years
Weight: 70 kg
H0eight: 177 cm
Stats* 08-09 Season
Attacking Stats Total Defending Stats Total Misc Stats Total
Goals scored 3 Clean sheets 0 Appearances 4
Penalty goals 0 Goals conceded 0 Wins3
Set piece goals 0 Blocks 0 Losses 1Game winning goals 0 Tackles 3 Draws 0
Goal assists 1 Tackles won 2 Own goals 0
Total shots 9 Last man tackles 0 Fouls won 3
Shots on target 6 Clearances 1 Giveaway passes 6
Total crosses 2 Ball recoveries 4 Fouls committed 4Accurate crosses 1 Yellow cards 0
Penalties won 0 Red cards 0
Total passes 79 Starting lineups 2Successful passes 54 Offsides 3
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Minutes played 184 Total saves 0
Penalties conceded 0 Penalty saves 0Penalty goals 0 Penalties missed 0
Second yellow cards 0 Subbed off 2
Corners won 2 Subbed on 2Blocked shots 1
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10. William Gallas (France)
William Gallas was transferred to Arsenal in a part-deal of Ashley Cole in the opposite
direction. His goals per games as a defender was decent, with 3 goals in 31 games for
Arsenal in 07/08 - although he is also subject to some silly bookings. He wascontroversially named as the skipper by Arsene Wenger, and is the first-choice center
back alongside with Kolo Toure, although the French international may also play as left-
back. Generally regarded as one of the best defenders in the Premier League withconsistently high level of performance. Question has be raised about Gallas temperament
and leadership qualities after his display of petulance after the 2-2 draw at Birmingham.
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Name: William Gallas
Position: Centre Back
Age: 31 years
Weight: 69 kg
Height: 183 cm
League Stats 08-09 Season
Attacking Stats Total Defending Stats Total Misc Stats Total
Goals scored 2 Clean sheets 10 Appearances 23
Penalty goals 0 Goals conceded 0 Wins 10Set piece goals 0 Blocks 10 Losses 3
Game winning goals 1 Tackles 29 Draws 10
Goal assists 0 Tackles won 23 Own goals 0Total shots 15 Last man tackles 0 Fouls won 10
Shots on target 4 Clearances 166 Giveaway passes 87
Total crosses 4 Ball recoveries 284 Fouls committed 13Accurate crosses 1 Yellow cards 3
Penalties won 0 Red cards 0Total passes 814 Starting lineups 23
Successful passes 727 Offsides 2Minutes played 2070 Total saves 0
Penalties conceded 1 Penalty saves 0
Penalty goals 0 Penalties missed 0Second yellow cards 0 Subbed off 0
Corners won 0 Subbed on 0
Blocked shots 5
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11. Robin van Persie (Netherlands)
As the first-choice striker for Arsenal, Van Persie is capable of producing moments ofbrilliance in finishing, earning himself the comparison with fellow Dutchman Dennis
Bergkamp. Not shy of shooting from long range or free-kicks, he has potential to rack up
fantasy points on shots-on-targets alone. While he still has rooms for improvement in hisgoal-per-shoot ratio, there is no doubt he will be one of the first names to be considered
from the Arsenal team, provided he stays injury free - he missed a large chunk of season
07/08 due to recurring injuries, which limited him to only 15 league appearances,
notching up 7 goals in the process.
Name: Robin van Persie
Position: Striker
Age: 25 years
Weight: 71 kg
Height: 183 cm
League Stats 08-09 Season
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Attacking Stats Total Defending Stats Total Misc Stats Total
Goals scored 11 Clean sheets 0 Appearances 28Penalty goals 2 Goals conceded 0 Wins 12
Set piece goals 0 Blocks 3 Losses 5
Game winning goals 4 Tackles 37 Draws 11Goal assists 10 Tackles won 23 Own goals 0
Total shots 87 Last man tackles 0 Fouls won 38
Shots on target 36 Clearances 17 Giveaway passes 120Total crosses 83 Ball recoveries 113 Fouls committed 53Accurate crosses 6 Yellow cards 5
Penalties won 1 Red cards 1
Total passes 705 Starting lineups 24Successful passes 585 Offsides 12
Minutes played 2198 Total saves 0
Penalties conceded 0 Penalty saves 0Penalty goals 2 Penalties missed 0
Second yellow cards 0 Subbed off 4
Corners won 47 Subbed on 4
Blocked shots 29
Performance for Arsenal
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12. Carlos Vela (Mexico)
Carlos Vela made his Arsenal debut a whole 18 months after signing for the Club. On the
evidence so far, he has been worth the wait. The Mexican youngster joined the Club from
Celta Vigo in January 2007 but spent the next season and a half gaining valuableexperience in Spain. After a stint with Salamanca he helped Osasuna escape relegation
before joining up with Arsenal's first-team squad in the summer. Carlos shot to
prominence in 2005 when he helped Mexico win the FIFA Under-17 World
Championships, scoring five goals to scoop the tournament's Golden Boot.
Name: Carlos Vela
Position: Striker
Age: 20 years
Weight: 66 kg
Height: 175 cm
League Stats 08-09 Season
Attacking Stats Total Defending Stats Total Misc Stats Total
Goals scored 1 Clean sheets 0 Appearances 14Penalty goals 0 Goals conceded 0 Wins 5
Set piece goals 0 Blocks 0 Losses 4
Game winning goals 0 Tackles 9 Draws 4Goal assists 0 Tackles won 8 Own goals 0
Total shots 9 Last man tackles 0 Fouls won 12
Shots on target 4 Clearances 2 Giveaway passes 31Total crosses 26 Ball recoveries 38 Fouls committed 6
Accurate crosses 5 Yellow cards 1
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Penalties won 1 Red cards 0
Total passes 186 Starting lineups 2Successful passes 155 Offsides 1
Minutes played 414 Total saves 0
Penalties conceded 0 Penalty saves 0Penalty goals 0 Penalties missed 0
Second yellow cards 0 Subbed off 1
Corners won 11 Subbed on 12Blocked shots 4
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14. Theo Walcott (England)
Transferred from Southampton with heft transfer fees at early 2006, Walcott finally began
to show glimpse of what he is capable of towards the end of season 07/08. With the
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Gunners squad decimated with injuries, young Theo gained prolonged first team actions,
and he delivered - the brace vs Birmingham and Slavia Prague, coolly taken goals againstDerby and Sunderland, and the terrific run across the entire length of Anfield to set up
Adebayor for tap-in were the highlights of his season. Gifted with exception pace,
confidence and skills beyond his years, much more is to be expected from the talentedWalcott, especially so given that he has succeeded the no.14 shirt from Thierry Henry.
Name: Theo Walcott
Position: Wide Midfield, Striker
Age: 20 years
Weight: 68 kg
Height: 176 cm
League Stats 08-09 Season
Attacking Stats Total Defending Stats Total Misc Stats Total
Goals scored 2 Clean sheets 0 Appearances 22Penalty goals 0 Goals conceded 0 Wins 13
Set piece goals 0 Blocks 0 Losses 5Game winning goals 0 Tackles 20 Draws 4
Goal assists 2 Tackles won 17 Own goals 0
Total shots 37 Last man tackles 0 Fouls won 31
Shots on target 16 Clearances 3 Giveaway passes 64
Total crosses 69 Ball recoveries 103 Fouls committed 9Accurate crosses 14 Yellow cards 0
Penalties won 0 Red cards 0
Total passes 389 Starting lineups 16Successful passes 325 Offsides 6
Minutes played 1276 Total saves 0
Penalties conceded 1 Penalty saves 0Penalty goals 0 Penalties missed 0
Second yellow cards 0 Subbed off 15
Corners won 21 Subbed on 6
Blocked shots 4
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15. Denilson (Brazil)
While yet establish himself as the first team player at Arsenal, there are few doubts on the
potential and talents of the young Brazilian midfielder. Given extended run of games in
the Carling Cup games, Denilson showcased his skills and passing ability. He was given
more league starts at the end of season 07/08, and with the departure of Gilberto Silva, hecan expect more first team actions in the forthcoming season. He has captained his
country at every age group between Under-15 and Under-19 and received his first call-up
to the senior Brazil squad in March 2007. He will be looking to force his way back into
international contention this season.
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Name: Denilson
Position: Centre Midfielder
Age: 21 years
Weight: 68 kg
Height: 178 cm
League Stats 08-09 Season
Attacking Stats Total Defending Stats Total Misc Stats Total
Goals scored 3 Clean sheets 0 Appearances 37
Penalty goals 0 Goals conceded 0 Wins 19Set piece goals 0 Blocks 4 Losses 6
Game winning goals 0 Tackles 130 Draws 12
Goal assists 7 Tackles won 101 Own goals 0Total shots 30 Last man tackles 0 Fouls won 76
Shots on target 13 Clearances 36 Giveaway passes 320
Total crosses 48 Ball recoveries 623 Fouls committed 65Accurate crosses 8 Yellow cards 3
Penalties won 0 Red cards 0Total passes 2533 Starting lineups 36
Successful passes 2213 Offsides 1Minutes played 3149 Total saves 0
Penalties conceded 1 Penalty saves 0
Penalty goals 0 Penalties missed 0Second yellow cards 0 Subbed off 5
Corners won 15 Subbed on 1
Blocked shots 11
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16. Aaron Ramsey (Wales)
Technically sound and assured in possession, Aaron is one of the most promising youngplayers in Britain and is guaranteed a warm welcome among Arsenal's fans after turning
down Manchester United to join the Gunners in June. Aaron is the youngest player torepresent Wales at Under-21 level and, although just 17, has also been called up to the
full national squad. The young midfielder progressed through the youth ranks at Cardiff
City and also became the youngest ever player to represent the Bluebirds, coming on as asubstitute in a League match against Hull City on April 28, 2007, at just 16 years 124
days, breaking the previous record set by John Toshack.
Name: Aaron Ramsey
Position: Centre Midfielder
Age: 18 years
Weight: 76 kg
Height: 178 cm
League Stats 08-09 Season
Attacking Stats Total Defending Stats Total Misc Stats Total
Goals scored 0 Clean sheets 0 Appearances 9Penalty goals 0 Goals conceded 0 Wins 6
Set piece goals 0 Blocks 0 Losses 1
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Game winning goals 0 Tackles 12 Draws 1
Goal assists 1 Tackles won 9 Own goals 0Total shots 7 Last man tackles 0 Fouls won 7
Shots on target 2 Clearances 4 Giveaway passes 29
Total crosses 2 Ball recoveries 39 Fouls committed 6Accurate crosses 0 Yellow cards 1
Penalties won 0 Red cards 0
Total passes 183 Starting lineups 1Successful passes 154 Offsides 0Minutes played 222 Total saves 0
Penalties conceded 0 Penalty saves 0
Penalty goals 0 Penalties missed 0Second yellow cards 0 Subbed off 1
Corners won 1 Subbed on 8
Blocked shots 1
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17. Alex Song (Cameroon)
Song started his playing career at French club Bastia as a left back, but Arsenal saw himas a versatile player who can play at the centre of midfield or defence. Towards the end of
season 07/08 he started several games as a centre back, including the league game vs
Man Utd at Old Trafford. Still has to learn his trades in the new roles, Song has massivepotential and dates ahead of him. Alex impressed during Arsenal's run to the Carling Cup
Semi-Finals, notably at Blackburn in the Quarter-Finals, and earned a late call-up to the
Cameroon squad at the Africa Cup of Nations. The young Gunner excelled in Ghana and,although Cameroon fell short, Alex was named in the team of the tournament.
Name: Alex Song Billong
Position: Centre Midfielder
Age: 21 years
Weight: 74 kg
Height: 182 cm
League Stats 08-09 Season
Attacking Stats Total Defending Stats Total Misc Stats Total
Goals scored 1 Clean sheets 3 Appearances 31
Penalty goals 0 Goals conceded 0 Wins 16
Set piece goals 0 Blocks 6 Losses 4
Game winning goals 0 Tackles 74 Draws 11Goal assists 0 Tackles won 55 Own goals 0
Total shots 15 Last man tackles 0 Fouls won 35
Shots on target 4 Clearances 93 Giveaway passes 152Total crosses 14 Ball recoveries 345 Fouls committed 43
Accurate crosses 2 Yellow cards 6
Penalties won 0 Red cards 0Total passes 1176 Starting lineups 23
Successful passes 1024 Offsides 0
Minutes played 2061 Total saves 0Penalties conceded 0 Penalty saves 0
Penalty goals 0 Penalties missed 0
Second yellow cards 0 Subbed off 5
Corners won 9 Subbed on 8Blocked shots 3
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Performance for Arsenal
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18. Mikael Silvestre (France)
Silvestre, 31, an experienced and versatile player, had been with Manchester United since1999, winning a host of domestic honours including four Premier League titles, one FA
Cup winners medal and a League Cup winners medal. Silvestre was also part of the
UEFA Champions League winning side of 2008 and made a total of 361 appearances for
the Manchester side, scoring 10 goals. Silvestre, who debuted for French national side in2001, had made a total of 40 appearances for Les Bleus when he joined Arsenal.
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Highlights of his international career so far are winning the Confederations Cup in both
2001 and 2003 and reaching the World Cup Final in 2006
Name: Mikael Silvestre
Position: Left Back
Age: 31 years
Weight: 82 kg
Height: 185 cm
League Stats 08-09 Season
Attacking Stats Total Defending Stats Total Misc Stats Total
Goals scored 2 Clean sheets 4 Appearances 14Penalty goals 0 Goals conceded 0 Wins 7
Set piece goals 0 Blocks 2 Losses 4
Game winning goals 1 Tackles 16 Draws 3
Goal assists 1 Tackles won 10 Own goals 0Total shots 6 Last man tackles 0 Fouls won 9
Shots on target 4 Clearances 96 Giveaway passes 76
Total crosses 4 Ball recoveries 143 Fouls committed 8Accurate crosses 3 Yellow cards 0
Penalties won 0 Red cards 0
Total passes 471 Starting lineups 12Successful passes 395 Offsides 0
Minutes played 1091 Total saves 0
Penalties conceded 0 Penalty saves 0Penalty goals 0 Penalties missed 0
Second yellow cards 0 Subbed off 1Corners won 1 Subbed on 2
Blocked shots 2
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19. Jack Wilshere (England)
Jack enjoyed a rapid rise in the summer of 2008. He started the previous campaign aged15 and aiming to make an impression in the Under-18s squad. By February he was
making his Reserve team debut against West Ham - scoring a wonderful curler in the
process - then in August was handed a first-team squad number. He joined Arsenal in2001 as a nine-year-old and has turned into a creative midfield player who can operate on
either flank. He also scores his fair share of goals. His pre-season exploits have created a
buzz and he is considered one of the brightest young talents in the Arsenal squad.
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Name: Jack Wilshere
Position: Attacking Midfielder
Age: 17 years
Weight: 65 kg
Height: 170 cm
League Stats 08-09 Season
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Attacking Stats Total Defending Stats Total Misc Stats Total
Goals scored 0 Clean sheets 0 Appearances 1
Penalty goals 0 Goals conceded 0 Wins 1Set piece goals 0 Blocks 0 Losses 0
Game winning goals 0 Tackles 0 Draws 0
Goal assists 0 Tackles won 0 Own goals 0Total shots 0 Last man tackles 0 Fouls won 0
Shots on target 0 Clearances 0 Giveaway passes 2
Total crosses 0 Ball recoveries 1 Fouls committed 0Accurate crosses 0 Yellow cards 0
Penalties won 0 Red cards 0Total passes 7 Starting lineups 0
Successful passes 5 Offsides 0Minutes played 6 Total saves 0
Penalties conceded 0 Penalty saves 0
Penalty goals 0 Penalties missed 0Second yellow cards 0 Subbed off 0
Corners won 0 Subbed on 1
Blocked shots 0
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20. Johan Djourou (Switzerland)
Swiss defender Djourou is naturally a centre back, although he may be used as a right
back or defensive midfielder. He impressed during his loan spell at Birmingham, but he
endured several injury ravaged seasons at Arsenal - in early 2008 he was recalled fromloan to deputise for Kolo Toure during African Cup of Nations, yet his injury meant thathe has fallen below Alex Song and Senderos in the pecking order. Now that both Song
(CDM) and Senderos (Loan) were away for 08-09 Season, Djourou was the first choice
after Toure and Gallas and made his presence felt after Gallas injury.
Name: Johan Djourou
Position: Centre Back
Age: 22 years
Weight: 83 kg
Height: 191 cm
League Stats 08-09 Season
Attacking Stats Total Defending Stats Total Misc Stats Total
Goals scored 0 Clean sheets 6 Appearances 15Penalty goals 0 Goals conceded 0 Wins 11
Set piece goals 0 Blocks 4 Losses 1
Game winning goals 0 Tackles 28 Draws 3Goal assists 0 Tackles won 24 Own goals 1
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Total shots 1 Last man tackles 0 Fouls won 10
Shots on target 0 Clearances 113 Giveaway passes 44Total crosses 3 Ball recoveries 163 Fouls committed 15
Accurate crosses 2 Yellow cards 1
Penalties won 0 Red cards 0Total passes 468 Starting lineups 13
Successful passes 424 Offsides 1
Minutes played 1205 Total saves 0Penalties conceded 1 Penalty saves 0Penalty goals 0 Penalties missed 0
Second yellow cards 0 Subbed off 1
Corners won 0 Subbed on 2Blocked shots 1
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21. Lukasz Fabianski (Poland)
Lukasz is now the established No 2 keeper behind Manuel Almunia. He came to Arsenalin the summer of 2007 from Legia Warsaw and, as usual under Arsne Wenger, was given
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his first outings in the Carling Cup. He had excellent games against Newcastle, Sheffield
United and Blackburn as the youngsters marched into the Semi-Finals. His handling wassecure, his decision-making assured and he was calm under pressure. Wenger was
obviously impressed as gave him further experience in the final three Premier League
games of the campaign. He won the Polish League at Legia in 2005/06 and was voted thebest keeper in the Ekstraklasa for both 2006 and 2007. He is an established part of the
national set-up and was selected for the squad at Germany 2006 and Euro 2008.
Name: Lukasz Fabianski
Position: Goal Keeper
Age: 24 years
Weight: 84 kg
Height: 190 cm
League Stats 08-09 Season
Attacking Stats Total Defending Stats Total Misc Stats Total
Goals scored 0 Clean sheets 2 Appearances 6
Penalty goals 0 Goals conceded 10 Wins 3
Set piece goals 0 Blocks 0 Losses 1Game winning goals 0 Tackles 1 Draws 2
Goal assists 0 Tackles won 0 Own goals 0Total shots 0 Last man tackles 0 Fouls won 1
Shots on target 0 Clearances 8 Giveaway passes 46
Total crosses 0 Ball recoveries 68 Fouls committed 0
Accurate crosses 0 Yellow cards 0Penalties won 0 Red cards 0
Total passes 87 Starting lineups 5
Successful passes 41 Offsides 0Minutes played 462 Total saves 16
Penalties conceded 0 Penalty saves 0Penalty goals 0 Penalties missed 0Second yellow cards 0 Subbed off 0
Corners won 0 Subbed on 1
Blocked shots 0
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22. Gael Clichy (France)
Pacey, dynamic and reliable, Clichy has established himself as the regular left-back for
Arsenal. Ashley Cole was never missed as Clichy seamlessly replaced the English
international with impressive performances. He played in every league game for theGunners in season 07/08, provided the necessary outlet of attack for the Gunners on the
left with his pace and skills, where he notched up a creditable 6 assists. He won a place in
the PFA team of the year 07/08 - expect him to improve further under the stewardship of
Wenger, while was the Runner-up for Player of the Season. Gael was one of the mostconsistent performers showing pace, tenacity and the desire to get forward as much as
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Name: Gael Clichy
Position: Left Back
Age: 23 years
Weight: 72 kg
Height: 181 cm
League Stats 08-09 Season
Attacking Stats Total Defending Stats Total Misc Stats Total
Goals scored 1 Clean sheets 13 Appearances 31
Penalty goals 0 Goals conceded 0 Wins 16Set piece goals 0 Blocks 6 Losses 5
Game winning goals 0 Tackles 116 Draws 10
Goal assists 0 Tackles won 88 Own goals 1Total shots 6 Last man tackles 0 Fouls won 35
Shots on target 3 Clearances 130 Giveaway passes 295
Total crosses 107 Ball recoveries 429 Fouls committed 26Accurate crosses 28 Yellow cards 7
Penalties won 0 Red cards 0Total passes 1608 Starting lineups 30
Successful passes 1313 Offsides 1Minutes played 2655 Total saves 0
Penalties conceded 0 Penalty saves 0
Penalty goals 0 Penalties missed 0Second yellow cards 0 Subbed off 3
Corners won 12 Subbed on 1
Blocked shots 3
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23. Andrey Arshavin (Russia)
Arshavin, 27, who played a key part in Zenits UEFA Cup winning campaign last season,was also a member of the Russian EURO 2008 squad in which he scored two goals from
his three appearances, earning him a place in the Team of the Tournament. for Russia,
Arshavin has scored a total of 15 goals for his country. His versatility has allowed him toplay in a variety of positions; the 2006 Russian Footballer of the Year started his career as
a right midfielder, but has since played as an attacking midfielder and more recently has
filled the second strikers role.
Name: Andrey Arshavin
Position: Forward
Age: 27 years
Weight: 70 kg
Height: 172 cm
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24. Vita Mannone (Italy)
At the start of the 2008/09 season, Vito had not made his first-team debut for Arsenal -but he had already shown he has plenty of promise. Signed from Atalanta in July 2005,
the Italian has worked his way through the ranks and began the current campaign as the
third-choice keeper behind Manuel Almunia and Lukasz Fabianski. Vito played fourgames on loan at Barnsley in 2006/07. It is his only first-team action of any sort so far.
But that may change this term.
Name: Vito Mannone
Position: Goal Keeper
Age: 21 years
Weight: 80 kg
Height: 187 cm
League Stats 08-09 Season
Attacking Stats Total Defending Stats Total Misc Stats Total
Goals scored 0 Clean sheets 0 Appearances 1Penalty goals 0 Goals conceded 1 Wins 1
Set piece goals 0 Blocks 0 Losses 0
Game winning goals 0 Tackles 0 Draws 0Goal assists 0 Tackles won 0 Own goals 0
Total shots 0 Last man tackles 0 Fouls won 1
Shots on target 0 Clearances 1 Giveaway passes 2
Total crosses 0 Ball recoveries 7 Fouls committed 0Accurate crosses 0 Yellow cards 0
Penalties won 0 Red cards 0
Total passes 10 Starting lineups 1Successful passes 8 Offsides 0
Minutes played 90 Total saves 1
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Penalties conceded 0 Penalty saves 0
Penalty goals 0 Penalties missed 0Second yellow cards 0 Subbed off 0
Corners won 0 Subbed on 0
Blocked shots 0
25. Emmanuel Adebayor (Republic Of Togo)
Since joining the Gunners, The Togolese striker has considerably improved on his all
round game, being deceptively skilful and excellent in ball keeping, he has been critical
in the Gunners attacking moves. He made great progress in converting chances in front ofgoal, and is able to produce some spectacular goals including the volley at Tottenham in a
3-1 victory. Adebayor can still be wasteful at times on goal scoring chances, if he can
further improve on that, he could turn into one of the best strikers around. Ade enjoyedhis best season as a professional footballer in 2007/8. He hit 30 goals in 48 appearances
and carried the attack while Robin van Persie and Eduardo were injured. The Togolese
targetman has every attribute - pace, skill, strength and aerial ability - plus a tremendous
work-rate.
Name: Emmanuel Adebayor
Position: Striker
Age: 25 years
Weight: 75 kg
Height: 191 cm
League Stats 08-09 Season
Attacking Stats Total Defending Stats Total Misc Stats Total
Goals scored 10 Clean sheets 0 Appearances 26Penalty goals 1 Goals conceded 0 Wins 14
Set piece goals 0 Blocks 2 Losses 5
Game winning goals 3 Tackles 9 Draws 7Goal assists 4 Tackles won 6 Own goals 0
Total shots 55 Last man tackles 0 Fouls won 15
Shots on target 25 Clearances 17 Giveaway passes 121Total crosses 21 Ball recoveries 77 Fouls committed 36
Accurate crosses 6 Yellow cards 3
Penalties won 0 Red cards 1
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25. Nicklas Bendtner (Denmark)
A record of 17 starts, 23 substitute appearances and nine goals represents a fine start.
Nicklas is big but has a deft touch on the floor. He has the ability to link midfield andattack with intelligence then finish of the move with precision. Perhaps his most
important goals last season came in the air. He powered home the winner against
Tottenham with his first touch in a North London derby. Nicklas also nodded in crucial
goals against Newcastle and Aston Villa. He is also becoming a major part of the Danishset-up. At the start of this season Nicklas already had eight caps.
Name: Nicklas Bendtner
Position: Forwards
Age: 21 years
Weight: 83 kg
Height: 191 cm
League Stats 08-09 Season
Attacking Stats Total Defending Stats Total Misc Stats TotalGoals scored 9 Clean sheets 0 Appearances 31
Penalty goals 1 Goals conceded 0 Wins 16Set piece goals 0 Blocks 2 Losses 6
Game winning goals 3 Tackles 15 Draws 9
Goal assists 2 Tackles won 12 Own goals 0Total shots 56 Last man tackles 0 Fouls won 20
Shots on target 31 Clearances 19 Giveaway passes 252
Total crosses 31 Ball recoveries 98 Fouls committed 23
Accurate crosses 9 Yellow cards 1Penalties won 0 Red cards 0
Total passes 811 Starting lineups 17Successful passes 559 Offsides 7Minutes played 1759 Total saves 0
Penalties conceded 0 Penalty saves 0
Penalty goals 1 Penalties missed 0Second yellow cards 0 Subbed off 8
Corners won 18 Subbed on 14
Blocked shots 12
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27. Emmanuel Eboue (Ivory Coast)
The Ivorian defender was shifted to the right side of midfield by Wenger due to the beliefthat he can turn into a great midfielder and give balance to his young side. Generally a
decent full-back, but he produced some erratic performances at the right midfield.
Though been energetic, his lack of understanding with the runs of teammates plus hislack of quality in crossing and finishing often frustrated the team and the crowd at the
Emirates. Eboue also has a reputation of being temperamental and has a habit of
producing rash tackles and challenges. In his first couple of seasons at Arsenal,Emmanuel was a raiding right back. However last term the Ivorian became a fully-
fledged right midfielder. Having Bacary Sagna behind him, Emmanuel has full licence to
go forward but his defensive heritage allows him to cover back when required.
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Emmanuels primary aim these days is to add balance to the Arsenal attack. He regularly
finds the byline and is arguably the best crosser in Arsne Wengers squad.
Name: Emmanuel Eboue
Position: Right Midfielder
Age: 25 years
Weight: 72 kg
Height: 178 cm
League Stats 08-09 Season
Attacking Stats Total Defending Stats Total Misc Stats Total
Goals scored 3 Clean sheets 0 Appearances 28Penalty goals 1 Goals conceded 0 Wins 17
Set piece goals 0 Blocks 1 Losses 2
Game winning goals 0 Tackles 27 Draws 9Goal assists 3 Tackles won 25 Own goals 0
Total shots 20 Last man tackles 0 Fouls won 27
Shots on target 7 Clearances 18 Giveaway passes 147Total crosses 25 Ball recoveries 151 Fouls committed 13
Accurate crosses 7 Yellow cards 0
Penalties won 1 Red cards 1
Total passes 846 Starting lineups 17Successful passes 699 Offsides 1
Minutes played 1484 Total saves 0
Penalties conceded 0 Penalty saves 0Penalty goals 1 Penalties missed 0
Second yellow cards 1 Subbed off 10
Corners won 11 Subbed on 11
Blocked shots 8
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28. Amaury Bischoff
He is a ball-playing central midfielder who can operate in the centre or on the right. He
was a regular at youth levels for Werder Bremen and his one senior appearance for the
Bundesliga club came against Celta Vigo in the UEFA Cup back in 2007. Amaury hasplayed for France's Under-18 team, however in 2007 he elected to train with Portugal and
has since represented their Under-21 side
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30. Armand Traore (France)
The French left back made a significant step forward last season by making his first starts
in the Premier League and Champions League. Before then the defender had been a part
of Arsne Wengers squad and a Carling Cup regular but full games against Sevilla andSteaua Bucharest early in the campaign suggested that Wenger wanted to test him further.
Armand has all the attributes to be a excellent defender in the modern game. He ispowerfully built, fast and attack-minded. Perhaps he still needs to learn the craft of the
position but experience can not be learned on the training pitch, only matches can give it
to you and Armand is becoming more and more involved. This season he will gainvaluable experience while on loan at Portsmouth. Signed from Monaco in 2006, he has
represented France at Under-17, Under-18s and Under-19 level. Currently on Loan toPortsmouth FC.
40. Kieran Gibbs (England)
Kieran made his first team debut for the Gunners last season, as a left-back in the Carling
Cup win over Sheffield United. Kieran first shot to prominence in the FA Youth Cup run
to the semi-final in 2007, grabbing a goal in both legs of the last four defeat toManchester United. He usually operates in either central midfield or wide on the left, but
impressed again at left-back in this pre-seasons Emirates Cup game against Juventus. As
well as playing in the Carling Cup, Kieran made 10 appearances for the Reserve Teamlast season, scoring twice. In January he joined Championship side Norwich City on loan,
where he made seven appearances. He returned all the better for it, scoring on his return
to Reserves duty. He has fully utilized the end season run due to injury to first choice
Gael Clichy and has shown early glimpses of his talent.
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Compiled by Nabil Mukadam. Arsenal 2009