Overview
- Patrick Vieira told Sky Sports that five of Arsenal’s current starters would make a combined XI with the 2003–04 Invincibles.
- He selected David Raya in goal, Jurrien Timber at right-back, and Gabriel Magalhaes in place of Kolo Toure alongside Sol Campbell.
- He chose Bukayo Saka ahead of Freddie Ljungberg and Declan Rice ahead of Gilberto Silva, while keeping Thierry Henry and Dennis Bergkamp up front.
- The remarks followed a 1-0 win over Burnley that moved Arsenal five points clear of Manchester City with a game in hand.
- Vieira praised Mikel Arteta’s work but picked Arsene Wenger to manage the combined side, as Arsenal also prepare for a Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain on May 30 in Budapest.