Arsenal 97/98 — The Double: Full Squad & Ratings
Arsenal 1997/98 season — all 18 players rated, best XI, and how to draft them in 38-0.
Draft this era — play 38-0 free Spin the slot machine through 44 historic squads and build your all-time Premier League XI. No download, no account.Arsenal 1997/98 — Season Story
Arsène Wenger's first full season in English football ended with Arsenal overturning a double-digit deficit to overhaul Manchester United and win the Premier League. Dennis Bergkamp was the artist, Marc Overmars the sprinter, and the famous back four of Adams, Dixon, Winterburn and Keown the foundation. The FA Cup final win over Newcastle completed the Double — the club's second.
Ratings-wise, the big draft prizes here are Dennis Bergkamp (89 OVR), David Seaman (86) and Marc Overmars (86). The squad average of 81.6 OVR sits above the 44-squad pool average of 80.7, and treat it as a premium stop: almost any pick here improves your all-time XI.
Key Players & Ratings
The standout names in this squad are Dennis Bergkamp (89 OVR), David Seaman (86 OVR), Marc Overmars (86 OVR). Across all 18 players the squad averages 81.6 OVR, which makes it a value squad with hidden gems for drafters who know their history. Ratings are anchored to EA FIFA/FC scores for that specific season, cross-checked against appearance data.
Full 18-Man Squad
| Pos | Player | OVR | Alt positions |
|---|---|---|---|
| GK | David Seaman | 86 | — |
| GK | Alex Manninger | 77 | — |
| RB | Lee Dixon | 81 | — |
| RCB | Tony Adams | 85 | CB |
| CB | Martin Keown | 82 | RCB, RB |
| CB | Gilles Grimandi | 77 | CDM, RB |
| LCB | Steve Bould | 79 | CB |
| LB | Nigel Winterburn | 80 | CB |
| CDM | Emmanuel Petit | 84 | CM |
| RM | Ray Parlour | 81 | CM |
| CM | Patrick Vieira | 85 | CDM |
| CM | David Platt | 79 | CAM |
| CM | Stephen Hughes | 75 | CDM |
| LW | Marc Overmars | 86 | LM, RW |
| ST | Ian Wright | 84 | — |
| ST | Nicolas Anelka | 82 | CF |
| ST | Christopher Wreh | 76 | CF |
| CF | Dennis Bergkamp | 89 | CAM, ST |
Best XI — Arsenal 1997/98
The highest-rated eleven available from this squad in 38-0:
- GK David Seaman 86 OVR
- RB Lee Dixon 81 OVR
- RCB Tony Adams 85 OVR
- CB Martin Keown 82 OVR
- CDM Emmanuel Petit 84 OVR
- RM Ray Parlour 81 OVR
- CM Patrick Vieira 85 OVR
- LW Marc Overmars 86 OVR
- ST Ian Wright 84 OVR
- ST Nicolas Anelka 82 OVR
- CF Dennis Bergkamp 89 OVR
Drafting This Squad in 38-0
When the draft slot machine lands on Arsenal 97/98 — The Double, you pick exactly one of these 18 players for your all-time XI. In Normal mode you see every rating shown above; in Legend mode the numbers are hidden, so knowing this squad's real hierarchy is your edge. After drafting a full XI you pick a manager and simulate a 38-round season chasing the perfect 38-0-0 record.
FAQ
Who was the best player in Arsenal's 1997/98 squad?
Dennis Bergkamp (89 OVR), with David Seaman (86) and Marc Overmars (86) completing the core of the side.
What did Arsenal achieve in 1997/98?
Arsenal won the Premier League and FA Cup Double in 1997/98, overhauling Manchester United's big lead in the run-in.
Can I draft this squad in 38-0?
Yes. Arsenal 97/98 is one of the 44 squads in the draft pool. Land on it during the draft and you can pick one of its 18 players for your all-time XI.