9. Paul Merson (1995-1997)
Merson sacrificed his No. 10 shirt for another Arsenal icon – Dennis Bergkamp – in 1995, and his form dipped upon inheriting the No. 9 jersey as he ended his Gunners career on an agonising tally of 99 goals.
10. Alan Smith (1987-1995)
Arsenal’s last great No. 9, Smith wore the shirt on and off before the Premier League made official squad numbers compulsory in 1994. Smith kept hold of the number, but injuries struck and he scored only four times in his final season before retirement.
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