As debate swirls around Arsene Wenger's team selections, Paul Mariner gives us his preferred Arsenal starting XI. Steve Nicol says Arsenal would be opting for mediocrity if Arsene Wenger considers dropping Mesut Ozil. This article was first published on Oct. 12, 2016 Arsene Wenger's first game in charge of Arsenal was a fairly routine 2-0 victory at struggling Blackburn Rovers on Oct. 12, 1996. But it heralded a new era at the London club, and was the first step toward an unprecedented period of success for the Gunners. On the 21st anniversary of that match, N FC looks back at the victory and its significance. The buildup Former Nancy, Monaco and Nagoya Grampus Eight boss Wenger had...
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