10 Memorable Arsenal Goals Scored By Ordinary Players

1. Sylvain Wiltord vs Man United - May 2002

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44TrRB4PkXI It was as how he had dreamt it the night before - scoring the goal to wrap up the league title on enemy territory. There was a sense of deja-vu as Arsenal went to Old Trafford in May 2002 with the aim of sealing the double, having recorded an emphatic 1-0 victory at Old Trafford during their last double-winning season in 98/99 courtesy of a Marc Overmars strike. With Sir Alex Ferguson intent on making sure that didn't happen again, he was left to despair upon the full-time whistle once again, following Sylvain Wiltord's winner. There could be a debate about whether the Frenchman even befits the tag of 'ordinary', having represented his country 92 times. However, with an Arsenal jersey on his back, his goal-scoring stats simply didn't hold up. In his four seasons at the club, not once did he manage more than ten league goals, despite being given ample opportunity. It's true that he was often deployed as a winger, but he was given enough opportunities pairing Thierry Henry up front to have boosted his goal-scoring portfolio. By the time the summer of 2004 rolled around, there was no way his 32 goals in 104 appearances for the Gunners were going to be enough to see off the likes of the incoming Robin van Persie and Jose Antonio Reyes. He has a knack for scoring important goals tough, such as the dramatic stoppage-time leveller in the Euro 2000 final, and he rose to the occasion yet again, piercing hearts inside Old Trafford and sending the away section into raptures. Following in Freddie Ljungberg's parried shot, the Frenchman was left with the simple task of sliding the ball past compatriot Fabien Barthez in the goal. Double sealed. So that's a wrap - what did you think of the list? Are there any notable exclusions? Have there been any players included who don't quite befit the tag 'ordinary'? As always, feel free to leave your thoughts and opinions in the comment section.