Robert Pires names the current Arsenal trio who would get into Invincibles squad
Former Arsenal player Robert Pires has stated that three current Arsenal players have the ability to make it into the legendary Invincibles side, but he did not go as far as backing the current Arsenal team for this season’s Premier League title.
Under the management of Mikel Arteta, Arsenal is in contention for the Premier League title this season, sitting at the top of the table with a two-point advantage after a dramatic 4-2 win over Aston Villa, while title rivals Manchester City dropped points against Nottingham Forest.
If Arsenal manages to win the title this season, it would mark their first league success in almost two decades since the legendary Invincibles team. Pires, who was a vital member of that side under Arsene Wenger, believes that three members of the current team have what it takes to be part of his Invincibles teammates.
As quoted by The Telegraph, he said: “I honestly think the Arsenal of 2004 would beat the Arsenal of 2023. I feel sorry for the kids now, but I’ve no doubt.
“I think the fans will give you the same answer: [Jens] Lehmann, Lauren, Saliba, [Sol] Campbell, [Ashley] Cole, [Patrick] Vieira, Gilberto Silva, Odegaard, Saka, [Dennis] Bergkamp and [Thierry] Henry.”
Robert Pires, the former Arsenal star, has praised the current Arsenal team, claiming that Saliba, Odegaard, and Saka would be good enough to play for the legendary Invincibles side, but he stopped short of predicting that they would win the title this season. Despite Arteta’s team currently sitting at the top of the table with a two-point lead, Pires believes that Manchester City will ultimately be crowned as champions.
“When I see this Arsenal it reminds me of the Arsenal of my time,” he added. “To play well you need talent and now they have it. This squad is built to attack, and this Arsenal is entertaining me.
“Arsenal have won against big rivals and they have enough character. The problem is that they are a young team, with little experience. I’m talking about competing for the Premier League.
“It has been many years since the club has been in a situation like this and they are up against a City side who know perfectly well how to deal with these situations of maximum stress. [Pep] Guardiola has more depth and alternatives on the bench and Arsenal look a little tired.”
It will be an important week for Man City, who will be looking to progress to the quarter-finals of the Champions League with a win over RB Leipzig. Bournemouth, on the other hand, will be hoping to cause an upset when they host City in the Premier League. The match could be crucial for City’s title hopes, as they currently sit two points behind leaders Arsenal.
Robert Pires names the current Arsenal trio who would get into Invincibles squad
