Arsenal appointed Arsène Wenger as manager in September 1996, after the season had started under Bruce Rioch. Wenger's arrival would transform the club, the league, and English football. The Frenchman introduced continental methods, diet, and a new philosophy.
English Premier League
Stadium · 38,500 cap
London
Area
Bruce Rioch
Manager
72.2
Squad avg · 25 players
Best XI — 4-4-2
Full Squad
| # | Position | Player | Nationality | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GK | David SeamanSkillsMove Speed Agility Acceleration Stamina Strength Fitness Skill Shooting Passing Heading Control Dribbling Tack Tackling Determination Tackling Skill GK GK Kick GK Throw GK Handling Other Cool Awareness Flair Throw-in Leadership Consistency Determination |
English | 89 |
| 10 | FOR | Dennis BergkampSkillsMove Speed Agility Acceleration Stamina Strength Fitness Skill Shooting Passing Heading Control Dribbling Tack Tackling Determination Tackling Skill GK GK Kick GK Throw GK Handling Other Cool Awareness Flair Throw-in Leadership Consistency Determination |
Dutch | 85 |
| 8 | FOR | Ian WrightSkillsMove Speed Agility Acceleration Stamina Strength Fitness Skill Shooting Passing Heading Control Dribbling Tack Tackling Determination Tackling Skill GK GK Kick GK Throw GK Handling Other Cool Awareness Flair Throw-in Leadership Consistency Determination |
English | 82 |
| 4 | DM | Patrick VieiraSkillsMove Speed Agility Acceleration Stamina Strength Fitness Skill Shooting Passing Heading Control Dribbling Tack Tackling Determination Tackling Skill GK GK Kick GK Throw GK Handling Other Cool Awareness Flair Throw-in Leadership Consistency Determination |
French | 81 |
| 6 | CD | Tony AdamsSkillsMove Speed Agility Acceleration Stamina Strength Fitness Skill Shooting Passing Heading Control Dribbling Tack Tackling Determination Tackling Skill GK GK Kick GK Throw GK Handling Other Cool Awareness Flair Throw-in Leadership Consistency Determination |
English | 80 |
| 14 | CD | Martin KeownSkillsMove Speed Agility Acceleration Stamina Strength Fitness Skill Shooting Passing Heading Control Dribbling Tack Tackling Determination Tackling Skill GK GK Kick GK Throw GK Handling Other Cool Awareness Flair Throw-in Leadership Consistency Determination |
English | 76 |
| 9 | AM | Paul MersonSkillsMove Speed Agility Acceleration Stamina Strength Fitness Skill Shooting Passing Heading Control Dribbling Tack Tackling Determination Tackling Skill GK GK Kick GK Throw GK Handling Other Cool Awareness Flair Throw-in Leadership Consistency Determination |
English | 76 |
| 2 | RB | Lee DixonSkillsMove Speed Agility Acceleration Stamina Strength Fitness Skill Shooting Passing Heading Control Dribbling Tack Tackling Determination Tackling Skill GK GK Kick GK Throw GK Handling Other Cool Awareness Flair Throw-in Leadership Consistency Determination |
English | 74 |
| 5 | CD | Steve BouldSkillsMove Speed Agility Acceleration Stamina Strength Fitness Skill Shooting Passing Heading Control Dribbling Tack Tackling Determination Tackling Skill GK GK Kick GK Throw GK Handling Other Cool Awareness Flair Throw-in Leadership Consistency Determination |
English | 74 |
| 7 | AM | David PlattSkillsMove Speed Agility Acceleration Stamina Strength Fitness Skill Shooting Passing Heading Control Dribbling Tack Tackling Determination Tackling Skill GK GK Kick GK Throw GK Handling Other Cool Awareness Flair Throw-in Leadership Consistency Determination |
English | 74 |
| 24 | GK | John LukicSkillsMove Speed Agility Acceleration Stamina Strength Fitness Skill Shooting Passing Heading Control Dribbling Tack Tackling Determination Tackling Skill GK GK Kick GK Throw GK Handling Other Cool Awareness Flair Throw-in Leadership Consistency Determination |
English | 74 |
| 13 | GK | Vince BartramSkillsMove Speed Agility Acceleration Stamina Strength Fitness Skill Shooting Passing Heading Control Dribbling Tack Tackling Determination Tackling Skill GK GK Kick GK Throw GK Handling Other Cool Awareness Flair Throw-in Leadership Consistency Determination |
English | 73 |
| 3 | LB | Nigel WinterburnSkillsMove Speed Agility Acceleration Stamina Strength Fitness Skill Shooting Passing Heading Control Dribbling Tack Tackling Determination Tackling Skill GK GK Kick GK Throw GK Handling Other Cool Awareness Flair Throw-in Leadership Consistency Determination |
English | 71 |
| 11 | LW | Glenn HelderSkillsMove Speed Agility Acceleration Stamina Strength Fitness Skill Shooting Passing Heading Control Dribbling Tack Tackling Determination Tackling Skill GK GK Kick GK Throw GK Handling Other Cool Awareness Flair Throw-in Leadership Consistency Determination |
Dutch | 71 |
| 36 | FOR | Nicolas AnelkaSkillsMove Speed Agility Acceleration Stamina Strength Fitness Skill Shooting Passing Heading Control Dribbling Tack Tackling Determination Tackling Skill GK GK Kick GK Throw GK Handling Other Cool Awareness Flair Throw-in Leadership Consistency Determination |
French | 70 |
| 27 | FOR | Paul ShawSkillsMove Speed Agility Acceleration Stamina Strength Fitness Skill Shooting Passing Heading Control Dribbling Tack Tackling Determination Tackling Skill GK GK Kick GK Throw GK Handling Other Cool Awareness Flair Throw-in Leadership Consistency Determination |
English | 68 |
| 22 | AM | Ian SelleySkillsMove Speed Agility Acceleration Stamina Strength Fitness Skill Shooting Passing Heading Control Dribbling Tack Tackling Determination Tackling Skill GK GK Kick GK Throw GK Handling Other Cool Awareness Flair Throw-in Leadership Consistency Determination |
English | 68 |
| 20 | FOR | Chris KiwomyaSkillsMove Speed Agility Acceleration Stamina Strength Fitness Skill Shooting Passing Heading Control Dribbling Tack Tackling Determination Tackling Skill GK GK Kick GK Throw GK Handling Other Cool Awareness Flair Throw-in Leadership Consistency Determination |
English | 68 |
| 31 | LM | Matthew RoseSkillsMove Speed Agility Acceleration Stamina Strength Fitness Skill Shooting Passing Heading Control Dribbling Tack Tackling Determination Tackling Skill GK GK Kick GK Throw GK Handling Other Cool Awareness Flair Throw-in Leadership Consistency Determination |
English | 68 |
| 15 | RM | Ray ParlourSkillsMove Speed Agility Acceleration Stamina Strength Fitness Skill Shooting Passing Heading Control Dribbling Tack Tackling Determination Tackling Skill GK GK Kick GK Throw GK Handling Other Cool Awareness Flair Throw-in Leadership Consistency Determination |
English | 66 |
| 23 | DM | Valur GislasonSkillsMove Speed Agility Acceleration Stamina Strength Fitness Skill Shooting Passing Heading Control Dribbling Tack Tackling Determination Tackling Skill GK GK Kick GK Throw GK Handling Other Cool Awareness Flair Throw-in Leadership Consistency Determination |
Icelandic | 66 |
| 25 | CD | Scott MarshallSkillsMove Speed Agility Acceleration Stamina Strength Fitness Skill Shooting Passing Heading Control Dribbling Tack Tackling Determination Tackling Skill GK GK Kick GK Throw GK Handling Other Cool Awareness Flair Throw-in Leadership Consistency Determination |
English | 66 |
| 19 | SW | Remi GardeSkillsMove Speed Agility Acceleration Stamina Strength Fitness Skill Shooting Passing Heading Control Dribbling Tack Tackling Determination Tackling Skill GK GK Kick GK Throw GK Handling Other Cool Awareness Flair Throw-in Leadership Consistency Determination |
French | 65 |
| 28 | AM | Stephen HughesSkillsMove Speed Agility Acceleration Stamina Strength Fitness Skill Shooting Passing Heading Control Dribbling Tack Tackling Determination Tackling Skill GK GK Kick GK Throw GK Handling Other Cool Awareness Flair Throw-in Leadership Consistency Determination |
English | 64 |
| 29 | LM | Adrian ClarkeSkillsMove Speed Agility Acceleration Stamina Strength Fitness Skill Shooting Passing Heading Control Dribbling Tack Tackling Determination Tackling Skill GK GK Kick GK Throw GK Handling Other Cool Awareness Flair Throw-in Leadership Consistency Determination |
English | 55 |