
Arsenal unveiled a statue of former striker Dennis Bergkamp on Saturday, the Dutchman becoming the fourth club great to be cast in bronze outside the Emirates Stadium in London. In 11 years at Arsenal, Bergkamp, 44, scored 120 goals in 423 appearances and won seven major honors. The former Netherlands international also made a key contribution to Arsenal's historic undefeated Premier League season in 2003-04. It's fantastic, it's overwhelming I'm really honored.' So of course I said yes," a clearly emotional Bergkamp said at the unveiling ceremony before Arsenal's Premier League match against Sunderland.
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