ARSENAL journey to Sevilla tonight in an important Champions League group stage conflict.
Final time they made the journey to Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan in 2007, former boss Arsene Wenger determined to pick a youthful beginning XI.
Arsene Wenger named a youthful facet towards SevillaCredit score: EPA
The Gunners had gone into the match unbeaten in all competitions, however slumped to a 3-1 defeat in Andalucia that finally price them high spot in Group H.
Sevilla, as they’ll tonight, went into that match in 2007 as reigning Europa League winners – or Uefa Cup because it was then recognized.
Manuel Almunia was most well-liked to Jens Lehmann in objective, with academy graduate Justin Hoyte at right-back over Bacary Sagna.
Armand Traore was chosen at left-back with Kolo Toure and Philippe Senderos within the center.
Hoyte, now 38, went on to play for Middlesbrough, Millwall, Dagenham and FC Cincinnati earlier than calling it a day in 2019.
Traore, in the meantime, had an eclectic profession that led him from Juventus to Cardiff – however he has not had a membership since he was 30.
Former Invincible Gilberto Silva was on the base of midfield, alongside Denilson and Cesc Fabregas.
In assault Wenger fielded Eduardo, Emmanuel Eboue and Nicklas Bendtner.
Nicklas Bendtner was an everyday within the Arsenal squad in 2007Credit score: EPA
Justin Hoyte got here by means of the Gunners’ academyCredit score: Information Group Newspapers Ltd
Eduardo fired Arsenal into the lead on 11 minutes, however Arsenal had been pegged again by future Barcelona star Seydou Keita.
Brazil striker Luis Fabiano gave Sevilla the lead on 34 minutes for a facet that additionally boasted the likes of Dani Alves.
Wenger turned to Tomas Rosicky, Sagna and Theo Walcott from his bench.
However a penalty by former Tottenham striker Frederic Kanoute sealed the factors on 89 minutes.
After falling to second within the group, Arsenal drew holders AC Milan within the spherical of 16.
They beat Milan 2-0 on mixture, however went on to lose 5-3 throughout two legs to Prem rivals Liverpool.
Luis Fabiano celebrates with Seydou KeitaCredit score: Reuters