Bacary Sagna names five Arsenal icons in his dream Premier League XI, one’s a massive surprise

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Former Arsenal right-back Bacary Sagna has now compiled a Premier League dream team of his own, featuring several of his former teammates.

Bacary Sagna spent seven seasons on the books at Arsenal, between 2007 and 2014. He made almost 300 appearances for the North London club, winning one FA Cup.

In the summer of 2014, having turned down a new contract with the Gunners, the Frenchman signed for Manchester City as a free agent, and went on to spend three seasons in the North West, adding a League Cup winners’ medal to his collection.

The 41-year-old was admired for his defensive solidity and consistency in his time at the Emirates Stadium, and can perhaps consider himself somewhat unfortunate to have been one of Arsenal’s standout players during an era when the club were not able to seriously challenge for major honours.

In any case, Sagna clearly has great respect for the club, and many of the iconic figures who have worn the famous red and white, as he named five former Arsenal stars, including himself in his Premier League dream XI.

What is also notable, though, is who was left out.

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Bacary Sagna includes Mesut Ozil in ultimate Premier League XI, but leaves out Cesc Fabregas

Speaking to the Daily Mail, the 65-cap former France international was asked to pick a team made up of the best ever Premier League players.

Between the sticks he went for Edwin van der Sar. Joining himself in the back four were Patrice Evra, John Terry, and Rio Ferdinand.

There is a far greater Arsenal influence in the rest of his team. For instance, Patrick Vieira features in a midfield trio alongside Eden Hazard and Claude Makelele.

It’s an all Arsenal show at the top end of the pitch, with Mesut Ozil and backing up a strike duo of Thierry Henry and Dennis Bergkamp.

For all of his quality, though, it is perhaps a surprise to see Ozil named in the team rather than Cesc Fabregas. Sagna played with both, and they were both world-class playmakers. However, Ozil’s reputation was somewhat damaged given the manner in which his Arsenal career came to an end.

There is no surprise at all, though, in seeing Henry leading the line. The Frenchman is the Gunners’ all-time leading goalscorer, and arguably the best striker to have ever graced the Premier League.

Henry recently proved that class is permanent too as he impressed Arsenal fans with his skills on the training pitch, as he prepares to lead France at the Paris Olympics.