The Invincible’s: Breakdown in 49 (part 4/4)

36. Tottenham Hotspur 2 – 2 Arsenal, 25th of April 2004, White Hart Lane. Vieira 3′, Pires 35′. With Arsenal only needing a point against local rivals Tottenham to win the league, the Gunners’ game plan from the off was clear – to win. With just 3 minutes on the clock, Thierry Henry broke out…

Robert Pirès: The unsung hero

“We knew Robert had talent, but the Premiership has made him take on a new dimension. It was similar for me. I remember when I arrived in England people wondered whether I was going to explode under the physical commitment.” – Thierry Henry on Robert Pirès *Before I begin, I’d like to note that I have…

Arsène Wenger: The ‘invincible’ manager

#Wenger1000 17 seasons as an Arsenal manager and the respect of global football at his mercy, he is without doubt one of the greatest managers that we will ever see in football. Born in Strasbourg, France, on the 22nd of October 1949, Arsène has a wealth of experience as a player and as a manager. Wenger successfully…