Arsenal hero Robert Pires: Three of current team would make Invincibles XI

Arsenal hero Robert Pires says three of the current team would find a place in his Invincibles team.

Should Arsenal hold on to win the title, that would see the club end a near two-decade wait for a league success since their legendary Invincibles side.

Pires - a key part of that side under Arsene Wenger - has suggested that three members of current iteration would be good enough to earn a place alongside his 'Invincible' teammates.

As quoted by The Telegraph, he said: I honestly think the Arsenal of 2004 would beat the Arsenal of 2023. I feel sorry for the kids now, but I've no doubt.

I think the fans will give you the same answer: [Jens] Lehmann, Lauren, Saliba, [Sol] Campbell, [Ashley] Cole, [Patrick] Vieira, Gilberto Silva, Odegaard, Saka, [Dennis] Bergkamp and [Thierry] Henry."

Despite having claimed the trio of Saliba, Odegaard and Saka would play for the Invincibles - and having been full of praise for Arteta's side - he does not believe that the Gunners will win the league between now and the end of the season.

When I see this Arsenal it reminds me of the Arsenal of my time," he added. To play well you need talent and now they have it. This squad is built to attack, and this Arsenal is entertaining me.

Arsenal have won against big rivals and they have enough character. The problem is that they are a young team, with little experience. I'm talking about competing for the Premier League.

It has been many years since the club has been in a situation like this and they are up against a City side who know perfectly well how to deal with these situations of maximum stress. [Pep] Guardiola has more depth and alternatives on the bench and Arsenal look a little tired."