The former striker had a long spell at the Emirates, which afforded him the chance to play with several players who have made a significant impact on the club. Legends like Thierry Henry, Dennis Bergkamp, and Patrick Vieira are always mentioned when discussing iconic Arsenal figures.
However, not every fan considers Robin van Persie a top legend, and only a few would rank him above Vieira and Bergkamp.
Recently, Walcott participated in an elimination game with the Daily Mail in a video posted on X. In the game, he had to choose between two Arsenal legends at a time. Surprisingly, Walcott chose Van Persie over other notable players like Mesut Ozil, Santi Cazorla, Dennis Bergkamp, Patrick Vieira, and Bukayo Saka.
Ultimately, he selected Henry over Van Persie and insisted that only the former Gunners goal machine is a bigger Arsenal legend than Van Persie.
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Picking Arsenal idols is relative, and it might be tough to see two people pick the same set of players over the others.
However, the choice of picking Van Persie over some of these idols will surprise most supporters, especially because of how he left the club.
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Rvp baby!
It shows that he rates goalscoring above other attributes For me it’s difficult to choose between Henry Bergkamp Vieira as the most influential or iconic player
Of course the Invincibles are more iconic because they were in a team that won titles for us. But talent-wise RVP was as good ad them ok an individual level. The teams the likes of Henry, Bergkamp, Vieira etc players in were much more balanced, full of leaders, real grown men and talent. If you were to for example put them individually into the Emirates era teams then they would be in the same predicament as RVP and all the other talented Emirates era players we have had.
Those Invincibles came together at the right time and right place. Sometimes these things also need luck.. Take Bergkamp on his own and put him in the 2011 Arsenal team and let’s see how we win much. Do the same with Henry on his own and let’s see how we do. Do the same with Vieira on his own etc.. They would have been some of the standout players like RVP was but we would not have won any title. You need a group of players that have that fight too. One very talented individual aint going to win you titles when the most of the team is poor and unbalanced. He will do his job but then will the defence do it’s job? Will the wingers do their job? Will the other midfielders stand up when the going gets tough etc?
What is so surprising about it? Had he been fortunate with injuries I think he would have broken the great Thierry’s record.
Robin van Judas is the best natural and pure striker I have seen since I started watching EPL.
I probably agree with you, except to say rvp *developed* into that pure striker, possibly in part because, as he got older, injuries meant he had to rely less on pace and beating opponents 1on1, and more on clever movement in key moments – he went from a skillful winger-forward with a brilliant long range shot to a fox in the box that could make a big difference in the build up. He was a ridiculous player, though. During his goalscoring peak, a number of his goals came from just an average ball into the box that favoured the defender.
He is entitled to his opinion. We dont rank him as a legend.