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Arsene Wenger's 20 years at Arsenal: Who makes the Gunners boss's best XI?

Arsene Wenger’s 20 years in charge of Arsenal have seen three league titles, six FA cups, and countless club legends come to north London.

Since he took over in 1996 the club have enjoyed the most successful spell in their history, and witnessed some of the most impressive football in the country.

Wenger has put together several extremely talented teams, including two double-winning squads and, of course, the Invincibles.

But who makes his best Arsenal XI? Sportsmail had a go at cramming two decades of talent into one matchday squad…

Long-serving manager Arsene Wenger celebrates 20 years in charge of Arsenal on Thursday
Long-serving manager Arsene Wenger celebrates 20 years in charge of Arsenal on Thursday
Left to right: Robert Pires, Ashley Cole, Thierry Henry and Sylvain Wiltord
Left to right: Robert Pires, Ashley Cole, Thierry Henry and Sylvain Wiltord
David Seaman celebrate winning the FA Cup final against Southampton in 2003
David Seaman celebrate winning the FA Cup final against Southampton in 2003

GK: DAVID SEAMAN

When he arrived in north London Wenger inherited a back five which was the envy of every other club.