 The 1999 – 2000 season proved to be a frustrating one for both Arsenal and Bergkamp . The club finished second in the league , 18 points behind Manchester United , and lost in the 2000 UEFA Cup Final to Turkish opponents Galatasaray on penalties . The departure of compatriot Marc Overmars and French midfielder Emmanuel Petit in the close season led to speculation over Bergkamp 's future . He ultimately agreed terms on a contract extension in December 2000 . Despite an array of new signings made in the 2000 – 01 season , Arsenal were runners @-@ up in the league for a third year in succession . The emergence of Thierry Henry and Sylvain Wiltord as the main strikers saw Bergkamp 's first @-@ team opportunities limited as a result . He was used as a late substitute in Liverpool 's win over Arsenal in the 2001 FA Cup Final . 
