Arsenal welcome Bolton Wanderers to the Emirates Stadium in Carabao Cup action this evening in what is now a rare meeting between two sides who were once Premier League rivals.
The last time the Gunners faced Bolton was back in February 2012. Mikel Arteta was involved in that 0-0 draw, but played his role in the centre of midfield rather than on the touchline. The Arsenal XI from that fixture more than 12 years ago includes many familiar faces that will bring about a feeling of nostalgia for Gooners.
Despite there being no goals at the Reebok Stadium, there were some moments of drama. Robin Van Persie came close to a winner while the hosts saw a late penalty claim for a foul on Mark Davies waved away by the referee.
Speaking after the game Arsene Wenger said: "We have gone through a difficult period, we've lost three league games (prior to tonight's match) but we could have won the three as well.
"We have confidence but we have to produce it game by game - for us, every game in the championship is a cup final for us now."
LondonWorld takes a look at the Arsenal starting XI for that meeting against Bolton on February 1, 2012.
1. GK - Wojciech Szczęsny
Left Arsenal after 11 years in 2017 to join Juventus for around €15 million. He won three Serie A titles and two Coppa Italia cups with the Italian giants. The shot-stopper is now set to move to Barcelona having left Juventus this summer. | Getty Images
2. LB - Thomas Vermaelen
Was towards the end of his five year stay at Arsenal that season but made 29 top flight appearances that season, scoring six goals from defence. Last played for Vissel Kobe in 2021 and worked as assistant for the Belgian national side in 2022. | Getty Images
3. CB - Laurent Koscielny
Was in his third season at Arsenal in the time. Koscielny is now sporting director at Lorient having previously coached the youth side at his former club. | Getty Images
4. CB - Per Mertesacker
It was the BFG's first season at Arsenal. He'd go on to spend seven years at the club and make 221 appearances for the club before retirement in 2018. | Getty Images