Nicolas Anelka arrived at Arsenal in 1997 as a precocious 17-year-old learning his trade, and quickly endeared himself with fans by turning into one of the Premier League's deadliest marksmen, scoring 23 goals for the Gunners in 65 appearances. However, things quickly turned sour for the Frenchman in England. Citing press intrusion into his personal life, Anelka soon began angling for a move away from Highbury and was embroiled in a protracted transfer saga in 1999, angering fans who questioned his loyalty and commitment to the cause. The striker made public his dissatisfaction in north London, and made no secret of his desire to quit. Furious fans famously nicknamed Anelka Le Sulk over his moaning and he got his wish to join Real Madrid later that year, before becoming the journeyman he is today, bouncing in and out of nearly all of Europe's top clubs.