Source: Daily_Mail
Fabianski, Seaman and Lehmann: The best and worst of Wenger's keepers
Have you ever seen anything like it? Lukasz Fabianski's brace of howlers against Porto lost the game for Arsenal and left his reputation in tatters. [LNB]A sloppy own goal for the first and then he turned his back on play after handling a back pass which allowed Porto to score their second. It was very bad day at the office. [LNB]Arsene Wenger has had mixed luck with goalkeepers during his 13 years in North London. And here Sportsmail takes a look at how some have been good, some bad and, as Wednesday night showed, some ugly.[LNB] Blunderman: Fabianski's two howlers against Porto lost the game for Arsenal[LNB]David Seaman (1990-2003, 564 appearances)Ah, the good old days of dependable David Seaman. The ever-present pony-tailed one enjoyed 13 years with Arsenal and he never gave Wenger any headaches. [LNB]Safe Hands won two Doubles with Arsenal and was the rock at the back of that defence. Do you remember that save in the FA Cup semi-final in 2003? Genius.[LNB] G-lovely jubbly: David Seaman was Arsenal's trusted No 1 for 13 years and below his sensational save to deny Sheffield United in the 2003 FA Cup semi-final tie[LNB] [LNB]Left the Gunners in soon after that save and moved to Manchester City but with the injuries getting harder to shake off, he retired in January 2004. [LNB]Last spotted prancing around on Dancing on Ice and All Star Family Fortunes. Oh dear. [LNB]Sportsmail's verdict: Good. Seaman was 10/10.[LNB]Alex Manninger (1997-2004, 64 appearances)It was tough for Manninger, living in the shadow of one of the finest keepers England has ever produced. But he bided his time and, when called upon, he excelled. [LNB] Stepping in: Austrian Alex Manninger served as Seaman's able deputy until 2002[LNB]An injury to David Seaman early in 1998 gave the Austrian stopper his chance and he acquitted himself admirably. [LNB]However, Seaman was always Wenger's No 1 and Manninger eventually moved away on loan in 2002. Now with Juventus. [LNB]Sportsmail's verdict: Good. 7/10[LNB]Richard Wright (2001-2002, 22 appearances)A young England hopeful when he arrived at Arsenal, things didn't work out for Wright who spent just the one season in north London. [LNB] Wright off: Now back at Ipswich, Richard Wright failed to live up to his potential[LNB]The Gunners were on their way to another title and David Seaman was at his imperious best and, when given the opportunity, it didn't go well for Wright. [LNB]After spells at Everton and Southampton he moved back to his first club Ipswich Town.[LNB]Sportsmail's verdict: Bad. 3/10 [LNB]Jens Lehmann (2003-2008, 199 appearances)Wenger had come face to face with the big German in the Champions League the year before he joined Arsenal and he must have liked what he saw. [LNB] Invincible: German keeper Lehmann was part of the unbeaten Arsenal side[LNB]What about the rest? [LNB]John LukicThe old stager whose career went on and on. He retired in 2001 and now coaches part-time.[LNB]Stuart TaylorThe signings of Lehmann and Almunia hastened his departure. After anunsettled period he has joined Man City making his debut in the FA Cupwin at Scunthorpe.[LNB]Graham StackArsenal were his first club but he failed to make an impression, makingjust five League Cup appearances. Has since played for a further nineclubs and is currently with Hibernian.[LNB]Rami ShaabanSuffered series of injuries after joining the Gunners, including abroken leg and enjoyed very few opportunities. Shaaban signed withSwedish team Hammarby in February 2008.[LNB]Mart PoomSigned as cover, the Estonian made just one league appearance. Releasedfrom his contract with Watford at the end of last season. [LNB]Wojciech SzczesnyIt's still early days for the young Pole who hasn't made a first teamappearance in the league yet but has represented his national side.[LNB]His first season at Highbury could not have gone any better with the unbeaten run the Invincibles went on. The second season Arsenal won the FA Cup.[LNB]He moved to Stuttgart in 2008 and was last seen at a Bundesliga match, crouching behind the advertising hoardings taken a leak. [LNB]Sportsmail's verdict: Good. 8/10.[LNB]Manuel Almunia (2005 - present, 149 appearances)A relative unknown, Almunia's career was stumbling in the Spanish league. Not wanted at Celta Vigo, he was on loan at Albacete when Wenger came calling. [LNB]He struggled to win a place behind Jens Lehmann but the Spaniard is now the established No 1. [LNB]And the Arsenal boss has stated that he rates him as the best in the league. Steady on, Arsene. [LNB]Sportsmail's verdict: Average. 6/10[LNB]Vito Mannone (2005 - present, nine appearances)It almost didn't work out for Mannone whose spell on-loan at Barnsley three seasons ago was time he would rather forget. [LNB]But Wenger persevered with the Italian keeper and this season he made his breakthrough. A string of fine performances in the Champions League and Premier League, in particular at Fulham, proved he could cut it in the top flight.[LNB]However, he hasn't featured for the Gunners since the 2-2 draw with West Ham last October. [LNB]Maybe its time for Wenger to have another look at the promising 21-year-old?[LNB]Sportsmail's verdict: Not bad. 5/10[LNB] Italian job: Fabianski's failure could open the door for Vito Mannone's return[LNB]Lukasz Fabianski (2007- present, 32 appearances)Until Wednesday night, Fabianski was the established No 2 behind Manuel Almunia. [LNB] He arrived from Legia Warsaw and, was soon making his first outings in the Carling Cup.[LNB]He conceded five against Tottenham in 2008 and has been a bit-part player in the league, never troubling Almunia for the Number One jersey. And how will he bounce back from the Champions League debacle in Portugal?[LNB]Sportsmail's verdict: Bad. 2/10.[LNB] Sol's ref rage: Campbell claims Hansson blocked him for Porto winnerWe'll conquer Arsenal on the counter attack, insists Porto hero Tomas Costa Pienaar vows to stay at Everton in light of Arsenal and Man City interestARSENAL FC
