Arsenal line-up: The last time Arsene Wenger played three at the back
Arsenal line-up, the last time they played three in defence (3-1 v Derby, 1997)
Arsene Wenger stunned Arsenal fans tonight with a bizarre team selection and brand new formation, though it's not the first time he's deployed a back three.
The last time it happened was during a 3-1 victory over Derby County in May 1997, a week before current ace Alex Iwobi was born.
It was a very different time and team back then before Thierry Henry kick-started his career at Highbury.
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