Robin van Persie & the red card that cost Arsenal dear in 2011
Robin van Persie controversially saw red as Arsenal exited the Champions League | Shaun Botterill/Getty Images
Remember when Arsenal were good? No, didn t think so.
Joking aside, 2011 brings bittersweet memories for Gunners fans and, rose-tinted spectacles or not, most of them would snap your hand off if offered to go back to those times. Yes, even with Marouane Chamakh on the books and Jens Lehmann back in the squad.
Prime Jack Wilshere - what could ve been. | LLUIS GENE/Getty Images
Having completed an iconic 2-1 comeback win against Barcelona in front of a raucous Emirates Stadium, Arsenal felt invincible once again. A Jack Wilshere masterclass and a winning goal from Andrey Arshavin (who the streets will never forget) saw them take one step towards the Champions League quarter final, having schooled the competition favourites in a mighty and characterful display in north London.
Filipe Luis starred at Atletico Madrid for two memorable spells across eight years
The full back, now 35 and playing for Flamengo, has looked back at his career
Luis described how serial winner Diego Simeone put the fear in his own players
Despite the frustration felt at Chelsea, Luis does not regret his move to London
Luis also described to Sportsmail how he tried to defend up against Lionel Messi
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