The 2023/24 Premier League season came down to a thrilling finish, but ultimately ended in heartbreak for Arsenal.
Mikel Arteta’s side matched Manchester City’s league-winning total of 89 points from the previous season, but a home defeat to Aston Villa handed the title to City by a narrow 2-point margin.
This latest near-miss underscores Arsenal’s prolonged trophy drought, which has now spanned over two decades. During this time, several former Arsenal players have gone on to win domestic and European honors after departing the North London club.
Here is a list of some high-profile Arsenal alumni who found success elsewhere:
Granit Xhaka: After leaving Arsenal in 2022, the Swiss midfielder joined Bayern Munich and helped the German giants clinch the Bundesliga title in 2023.
Robin van Persie: The Dutch striker spent 8 seasons at Arsenal before moving to Manchester United in 2012. He went on to win the Premier League title with United in his debut season.
Cesc Fabregas: The Spanish midfielder captained Arsenal for several years before returning to his boyhood club Barcelona, where he won La Liga and the Champions League.
Ashley Cole: The legendary English left-back departed Arsenal for Chelsea in 2006 and won multiple Premier League titles and the Champions League with the Blues.
Emmanuel Adebayor: The Togo international striker had a tumultuous spell at Arsenal, but found success after joining Manchester City, winning the Premier League in 2011.
While Arsenal continue their quest to end their trophy drought, these former players have etched their names in history by achieving success elsewhere. Their achievements only serve to heighten the frustration felt by Arsenal fans, who yearn for their team to recapture past glories.
