Jack Wilshere was tipped to be the defining player of Arsenal's early years at the Emirates Stadium, the club's most highly-rated homegrown prospect who would lead the side that turned fans' hopes into reality..
The Gunners had ambitions to reclaim the Premier League title and fight for the Champions League crown soon after the move and Wilshere was central to their plans in becoming a key part of the European elite.
Duly, five years on from their finest hour in the competition since reaching the final back in 2006 came five years later on February 16, 2011.