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No fewer than 117 players scored for us during Arsène’s tenure - Thierry Henry was top of the list, netting 228 times, with Robin van Persie (132) and Theo Walcott (108) completing the top three.
Let’s start from the beginning - Rocky was born in Lewisham in 1967 and grew up in Brockley with close childhood friend, Ian Wright. The pair would end up playing together for The Arsenal.
1️⃣ Mikel’s first win as our boss came on New Year’s Day 2020 – a 2-0 success over Manchester United at Emirates Stadium set up by first-half goals from Nicolas Pepe and Sokratis.
Instantly recognisable with his blond curls, the man tagged 'Romford Pele' by Marc Overmars rose through the ranks and broke into our team in January 1992.
'Chippy' had everything a midfielder could want - skill, vision, balance, strength, a powerful shot and plenty of guile. Like all great players, he always had time on the ball and almost always chose the right option. On the pitch, his brain and feet worked in perfect harmony.
This is about changing attitudes and making a difference every day
💬 "It was a bit emotional [when the final whistle went in the semi-final]. Not because we beat City, who for me are one of the best teams in Europe right now, but more because of how much I have been fighting to play in a final with the club I love."
🔗 @RthHillary wanted to know who @m8arteta's favourite midfield partner was during his time with ushttps://twitter.com/RthHillary/status/1250790142312427520
“Personally, I expect today will be dominated by sadness. It’s the end of a long story for me at Arsenal. But I will also feel grateful for having led this club - that I cherish so much - for such a long time.”