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THE LIST: The 50 finest footballers to have played for Tottenham or Arsenal, Nos 10-1
HAVE YOUR SAY... Who is the best player to have turned out for Arsenal or Spurs? To hail Saturday's one-sided north London derby, our team of football experts have compiled the top 50 footballers to have played for the Gunners or Spurs. Do you agree with our selection? TELL US WHAT YOU THINK To celebrate Saturday's one-sided north London derby - in which the Gunners romped to a 3-0 win over their storied rivals - Sportsmail's team of football experts have compiled the top 50 footballers to have played for Arsenal or Spurs.[LNB]Competitionfor the top slot has been fierce - and controversial - but there's nodoubting the quality of the talent in this list.[LNB]Our rankings aresure to provoke much debate - not only confined to north London - so besure to let us know who you think is missing or where we have gonewrong using the debate forum within this page.[LNB]Read Nos 50-41Read Nos 30-21Read Nos 40-31 Read Nos 20-11 Nos 10-1 10 Ossie Ardiles (Tottenham 1978-1988)The diminutive midfielder loved his time at Tottingham and achieved his dream of playing in the FA Cup final, twice, winning on both occasions. [LNB]Convincing Ardiles and fellow Argentinian Ricky Villa to come to Spurs was a remarkable feat for manager Keith Burkinshaw but Ossie fell in love with the club and subsequently became manager if only for a brief, entertaining, yet unsuccessful period.[LNB]9 David Ginola (Tottenham 1997-2000)Another midfielder at the Lane who fits into the 'flair player' category. [LNB]The French wizard had it all - extravagant and dramatic on the wing andwith hair good enough to use in shampoo adverts. [LNB]His solo goal againstBarnsley was special and, unlike many who played for Spurs in the 90s,he won silverware - the 1999 League Cup.[LNB]Ginola remains the only player to be crowned Player of the Year while playing for a team who finished the season outside the top four.[LNB] The boys were a bit special: Spurs favourites Ginola (left) and Ardiles[LNB]8 Patrick Vieira (Arsenal 1996-2005)Arsene Wenger needed an enforcer in his side when he arrived at Highbury in 1996 andwhat a choice he made in Vieira. [LNB]The engine of the team in the greatdouble-winning sides of 1998 and 2002, the Frenchman skippered the 2004 Invincibles.[LNB]7 Cesc Fabregas (Arsenal 2003-present)Barcelona's loss was Arsenal's gain as the Spaniard arrived in North London as a teenager and blossomed into the heartbeat of Wenger's fearless young side. [LNB]Still only 23, Fabregas endeared himself to Gunners fans with a crucial goal against Tottenham in the Gunners' recent 3-0 win.[LNB] Natural born leaders: Gunners captain Fabregas (right) and ex-skipper Vieira[LNB]6 Liam Brady (Arsenal 1973-1980)THE complete player. Chippy was a consummate passer, he hadbalance, skill and an eye for goal that would fit right into thecontemporary side. [LNB]Seven years at Highbury and it's surprising that hewon just the one FA Cup (1979) - but then it should have been at least onemore.[LNB]5 Jimmy Greaves (Tottenham 1961-1970)A rare talent who scored goals by the bucket-load - 266 in 380 gamesto be precise. [LNB]Greaves liked to roll the ball intothe net calmly rather than smash it home and although he had spellsat Chelsea, AC Milan and West Ham, he will be best remembered for his time at the Lanewhere he won two FA Cups and the Cup Winners' Cup.[LNB] Those were the days: Spurs star Greaves and a teenage Brady (right)[LNB]4 Glenn Hoddle (Tottenham 1975-1987)As gifted a passer the world has ever seen, Hoddle was a Tottenham boy through-and-through. [LNB]He also scored some memorable goals - dig out his turn and chip against Watford in 1983 for just one example of his brilliance.[LNB] A belter: Hoddle wasn't much of a man for scoring from close range[LNB]3 Dennis Bergkamp (Arsenal 1995-2006)There was a time, some of you may even remember this, but the Gunnersused to be quite an average side - average in terms of the quality offootball they played - they were 'boring, boring Arsenal.' [LNB]That allchanged when Bergkamp arrived and the Dutchman transformed the sideinto one of the most entertaining in the league.[LNB]Wenger may not havebought him but Bergkamp certainly was the mould of the teams the Frenchmanwent on to build.[LNB] Genius: Bergkamp showed touches of magic whenever he had the ball[LNB]2 Paul Gascoigne (Tottenham 1987-1992)'Is there anything left from this man to surprise us?' [LNB]Barry Davies'famous commentary just after Gazza's free-kick slammed into the Gunnersnet in the FA Cup semi-final in 1991, summarised in a sentence justhow unique the Geordie legend was. [LNB]He could ghost past players and his influence on the club was such that he inspired Spurs' run to the FA Cup final in 1991.[LNB]However, a pumped up Gazza was forced out of the win over Nottingham Forest early doors after damaging his knee in a challenge on Gary Charles.[LNB] Running the show: Gazza was brilliant in the 1991 FA Cup semi against Arsenal[LNB]1 Thierry Henry (Arsenal 1999-2007)He arrived from Juventus as a slightly built right-winger who had yet to establish himself properly in the game.[LNB]He left eight years later as the greatest player to have ever pulled on the famous red shirt.[LNB]He scored amazing goals, provided assists, took free-kicks and captained the side. [LNB]He was always the best player on the pitch, with skill that would leave opponents in awe, Henry personified the new club that Arsenal had become under Wenger.[LNB]The talismanic Frenchman won the double in 2002 plus further FA Cup and League titles ... many Arsenal fans would still love to see him playing at the Emirates and he was clearly the finest player North London has ever seen.[LNB] Top Gunner: And top of our list - the fantastic Frenchman Thierry Henry[LNB] The best of the rest of The ListSportsmail's top 50 football kits of all time Sportsmail's top 50 sporting feuds of all timeSportsmail's 50 great sports photographsSportsmail's worst 50 strikers in the Premier LeagueSportsmail's top 50 stars who failed to play fairSportsmail's top 50 midfield maestrosSportsmail's top 50 commentators of all timeSportsmail's top 50 sporting venuesSportsmail's top 50 free-kick kingsSportsmail's top 50 England heroesSportsmail's top 50 performers of the season so farSportsmail's top 50 all-time managers in BritainSportsmail's top 50 goal poachersSportsmail's top 50 footballing traitorsSportsmail's top 50 FA Cup heroesSportsmail's top 50 signings of the season Sportsmail's greatest Wembley finals in historySportsmail's top 50 biggest hitters in cricketSportsmail's top 50 British & Irish LionsSportsmail's top 50 Ashes heroesSportsmail's top 50 partnerships ARSENAL FC
