Africa has been well-represented in the Premier League since its inception in the early 1990s.

By the turn of the millennium, African players had become key players in teams fighting for titles and survival.

Arsenal had a legend like Kanu, who helped them win their last Premier League title in 2004.

The Gunners were at their peak in the late and early 2000s. They won league titles and FA Cups during that time under Arsene Wenger.

Kanu8 and other African stars contributed to that success. Here are the top 5 Africans to play for Arsenal, per Planet Football.

The Togolese legend scored many goals for the Gunners, but some feel he tainted his legacy when he joined Manchester City in 2009. He scored 62 goals including 30 in the 2007/08 season when they challenged for the Premier League.

He left his mark at the Emirates, but fans will always view him as a villain, especially after his infamous celebration against them.

The Cameroon legend was an unsung hero for the Gunners in the early 2000s. He was part of the Invincible team. His penalty against Tottenham Hotspur in 2002 and his verbal exchange with Ruud Van Nistelrooy make him a legend at the club.

Lauren also won two AFCON titles with Cameroon and the Olympic gold medal.