Saliba, Bergkamp, Henry headline fans’ Arsenal 2004-2026 hybrid XI poll | OneFootball

Saliba, Bergkamp and Henry headline a hybrid Arsenal XI chosen by readers, mixing the 2004 Invincibles with the 2026 Premier League champions under Mikel Arteta. According to L'Équipe, the vote broadly favoured Arsène Wenger’s legends while rewarding several current mainstays.

In goal, Jens Lehmann edged David Raya with 55%, despite the Spaniard’s 26 clean sheets this season. At right-back, Lauren beat Ben White with 62%. William Saliba won more than 80% against Kolo Touré and partnered Sol Campbell, who topped Gabriel with 65%. At left-back, Ashley Cole allowed Riccardo Calafiori only 5%.

Patrick Vieira was near unanimous over Martin Zubimendi with 97%. Declan Rice defeated Gilberto Silva with 88%, and on the right Bukayo Saka outpolled Freddie Ljungberg with 71%.

Martin Odegaard could not match Dennis Bergkamp, who cleared 90%. On the left, Robert Pirès posted one of the most emphatic numbers, 94% over Leandro Trossard.

Up front there was no contest either, Thierry Henry crushed Viktor Gyökeres with nearly 99%, the widest margin of the poll. The final XI was Jens Lehmann, Lauren, William Saliba, Sol Campbell, Ashley Cole, Patrick Vieira, Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka, Dennis Bergkamp, Robert Pirès and Thierry Henry.

Source: L'Équipe