At the end of the campaign, Arsenal finished third in the Premier League and missed … Country: England ## England International ... More teams. 12.09.2020 15:29. "The toughest Arsenal team for me personally was the 1997-98 Double-winning team. He went to France to recuperate after a 3-1 defeat to Blackburn, and then returned to lead the side on a 10-game winning streak, culminating in that goal against Everton as Arsenal clinched the title with two games to spare, Gibbs may have the edge going forward, but can't yet match his elder defensively, and Winterburn even scored a crucial winner at Chelsea, Arsène Wenger put Parlour in his greatest Arsenal XI, so while he may be underrated by the wider world, he remains appreciated in north London, Wenger's tactics have evolved since 1998, with possession vital and Arteta key to that, but as a purely defensive presence, Petit is hard to beat, Very different players they may be, but Ramsey is the only current midfielder that roams from box-to-box – although Vieira dominated like no other, The flying Dutchman scored 12 goals in 1997-98, including the winner at Old Trafford. Team News. Read about Arsenal v Man Utd in the Premier League 1997/98 season, including lineups, stats and live blogs, on the official website of the Premier League. Quality with [Dennis] … They just had a bit of everything really. 21.09.2020 18:57. Arsenal FC » Squad 1997/1998. So says Ryan Giggs – and who are we to argue? ... More teams. It saw Arsenal lift their first league title since 1991 and, in so doing, became only the second team to win 'The Double' for the second time. Arsenal sign Dijon goalkeeper Runarsson. The 1996–97 season was the 99th season of competitive football played by Arsenal. Rampant Arsenal crush Fulham. By his own admission, Mr Arsenal started the season poorly. Mesut Özil's arrival gave Arsenal a much- needed boost at the start of the season but comparisons with the Dutchman are premature. He may share the uncanny ability to find space during a frenetic match, but he's yet to prove he can control a game in the way the 1998 double player of the year could, Hampered by injury, Wright's goalscoring record was still exemplary, but Giroud's ability to bring others into play allows this Arsenal side to function, With a team all of his own making, if Wenger were to win the league this year it could be his greatest achievement to date. They just had a bit of everything really. The club dismissed manager Bruce Rioch in the close season, who spent a year in-charge. Read about Arsenal v Leicester in the Premier League 1997/98 season, including lineups, stats and live blogs, on the official website of the Premier League.