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high pressure situations- as shown by the numerous penalties he put away last year in Henry's absence. A problem with the calmness Gilberto shows is that in times of need, the captain is looked at to spur on the team and try and rescue a win or draw from what looks like defeat. Does Gilberto have the controlled aggression to get the team up when events on the pitch are not going to plan? Gilberto does not change games, as that is not his job. He protects the defense well, but rarely is responsible for the kind of move that will win you a match- although he is responsible for plenty of moves that ensure you do not lose said game. Gilberto has provided a solid wall in front of Arsenal's defense for the past five years as well as being a wise head to offer advice to the prodigious youngsters at Ashburton Grove, and having already had the experience would not be a bad choice to take the armband.

3) William Gallas

Arsenal fans will have been surprised when Wenger mentioned Gallas as one of the contenders for the armband. Although Gallas is one of the most experienced and coveted players around, his first season with the Gunners was largely blighted by injury, and even when he was fit his performances were rarely up to scratch. His constant moaning in the press about Arsenal's youth policy, their dealings in the transfer market or various other things will have no doubt irritated many Arsenal fans across the globe, and left them confused why Gallas is even being considered. However, when you take a look at the French central defender's career, it seems like he would not be a bad choice. Having already won the Premiership twice with Chelsea, Gallas also reached the final of the 2006 World Cup with France. A versatile defender who was wanted by the likes of Real Madrid, AC Milan and Juventus before he moved to Arsenal, Gallas too is not sure of his starting place in the Gunners first eleven- all depends on whether Wenger decides to stick with the so far unsuccessful partnership of Gallas and Toure or incorporate Senderos into the mix. When fully fit and at the top of his game, Gallas is a world class player and having been there, seen it and won most of it in England, would be a choice that would not shock the majority of the football world.

4) Cesc Fabregas

Cesc Fabregas was stolen from Barcelona's famed youth academy when he was just 16- few would have predicted his rapid rise to one of the best footballers playing the game today. Although just 20, the Spaniard has

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