Arsenal Football Club is a professional English football club that plays in the Premier League, the top level of English football. Arsenal have a long and proud history having been formed in 1886 and joining The Football League in 1893. Arsenal have enjoyed top-flight football since 1904, giving them the record for the longest streak in the top division. They have also accumulated the second highest number of points during their time in the English Division One and Premier League.
The first club to join The Football League from the south of England, Arsenal were originally based in Woolwich but since 1912 have been based in the borough of Islington in North London. One of the best supported clubs in the Premiership, the club now plays at the Emirates Stadium, formerly being based at Highbury Stadium. Known by fans as ‘The Gunners’ or ‘The Arsenal’, they have a long-standing rivalry with their North London neighbours Tottenham Hotspur.
Quick Facts
Full Name | Arsenal Football Club |
Nickname | The Gunners |
Stadium | The Emirates Stadium |
Mascot | Gunnersaurus |
Home Kit | Red and white |
Away Kit | Yellow and blue |
Third Kit | Blue and yellow |
Rivals | Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea, Manchester United |
Year Founded | 1886 |
Team Owner | Arsenal Holdings PLC |
News
Arsenal News
- Cesc Fabregas makes prediction for Arsenal’s trip to Manchester City and praises ‘complete package’ Declan Riceby Tom Olver on March 28, 2024 at 11:29 pm
- The five names on Arsenal’s striker shortlist for the summer transfer windowby Metro Transfer News Reporter on March 28, 2024 at 10:00 pm
- Double injury blow for Man City ahead of Arsenal showdown but Kevin De Bruyne fit to trainby Marc Mayo on March 28, 2024 at 7:44 pm
- Man City XI vs Arsenal: Kevin De Bruyne injury latest, predicted lineup and confirmed team newsby Marc Mayo on March 28, 2024 at 6:48 pm
- Nwaneri delighted to sign first pro contract at Arsenalby @AAllenSport on March 28, 2024 at 3:15 pm
- Ethan Nwaneri: Arsenal confirm first professional contract for record-breaking Gunners talentby Simon Collings on March 28, 2024 at 3:00 pm
- Jamie Carragher and Gary Neville disagree over Arsenal defender Ben White’s England futureby Louis Sealey on March 28, 2024 at 1:26 pm
- Rojas aims to become first-choice goalkeeper for Arsenal U21sby JeorgeBird on March 28, 2024 at 12:40 pm
- Gareth Southgate sends message to Arsenal star Ben White after England snubby James Goldman on March 28, 2024 at 12:12 pm
- Arsenal: Alessia Russo hopes wait for club trophies set to end with League Cup finalby Dom Smith on March 28, 2024 at 12:00 pm
- Gary Neville names only way Arsenal will become Premier League championsby Liam Grace on March 28, 2024 at 11:53 am
- “He’s doing well” – Jorginho agent plans talks with Arsenalby @AAllenSport on March 28, 2024 at 11:20 am
- Anton Ferdinand aims bizarre dig at Bukayo Saka after making Kobbie Mainoo comparisonby Tony Mogan on March 28, 2024 at 10:35 am
- Declan Rice: Arsenal must beat Man City to shake off tag as Premier League title chokersby Simon Collings on March 28, 2024 at 10:26 am
- Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher reveals who he wants to win Manchester City v Arsenal title clashby Louis Sealey on March 28, 2024 at 10:22 am
- Pick your combined Manchester City and Arsenal XIon March 28, 2024 at 10:09 am
- With 10 games to go, who will win Premier League?on March 28, 2024 at 9:55 am
- Arsenal XI vs Man City: Bukayo Saka injury latest, predicted lineup, confirmed team newsby Simon Collings on March 28, 2024 at 9:54 am
- Barcelona rule out Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta and Brighton’s Roberto De Zerbi as Xavi replacementby Chris Davie on March 28, 2024 at 8:53 am
- Kyle Walker a ‘serious doubt’ for Man City vs Arsenal as Pep Guardiola’s injury problems growby Tony Mogan on March 28, 2024 at 8:28 am
Blogs
Arsenal Blogs
- 365 daysby Andrew Allen on March 28, 2024 at 4:05 pm
- He comes from Portugal- now how does he play for Arsenal?by Tim Stillman on March 28, 2024 at 1:00 pm
- More Southgate nonsense + Jorginho’s futureby arseblog on March 28, 2024 at 7:59 am
- The Interlull is over …by arseblog on March 27, 2024 at 7:41 am
- DARK ARTS GAME IN THE MUD?by Pedro on March 27, 2024 at 5:59 am
- Episode 777 – Alfie Cooksby arseblog on March 26, 2024 at 11:27 am
- Rice to captain England, talks about Ben White + Saliba/Deschampsby arseblog on March 26, 2024 at 7:21 am
- Arsecast Extra Episode 575 – 25.03.2024by arseblog on March 25, 2024 at 12:22 pm
- Reflections on 20 years …by arseblog on March 25, 2024 at 7:44 am
- FIXTURE FURYby Pedro on March 24, 2024 at 5:18 pm
- Sunday round-up: Kai Havertz scores again …by arseblog on March 24, 2024 at 7:23 am
- Interlull Saturday: Rice, Ramsdale, Kiwior, Zinchenkoby arseblog on March 23, 2024 at 8:24 am
- KIT DETAILS – WHY THEY MATTER!by Pedro on March 23, 2024 at 3:24 am
- Saka withdraws from England squad …by arseblog on March 22, 2024 at 6:00 am
- ANOTHER ONEby Pedro on March 21, 2024 at 7:30 pm
- Episode 776 – Everything’s all Whiteby arseblog on March 21, 2024 at 3:30 pm
- Good news as Tomiyasu signs a new dealby arseblog on March 21, 2024 at 7:47 am
- Faithby Tim Stillman on March 20, 2024 at 1:00 pm
- 🎶🎶 … Kai Havertz gets booked again …🎶🎶by arseblog on March 20, 2024 at 7:45 am
- Tactics Column: Swiss Army Whiteby Lewis Ambrose on March 19, 2024 at 6:25 pm
Forums
Arsenal Forums
History
Arsenal History
Arsenal was founded in 1886 and were originally known as Royal Arsenal. This was a combination of the name of the pub where they met (the Royal Oak) and their place of work, the Arsenal Munitions Factory in Woolwich. By 1891 they had changed their name to Woolwich Arsenal, finally dropping the Woolwich in 1912 when the team moved from Woolwich in South East London to Highbury in the North London borough of Islington.
This saw the team began its longstanding rivalry with Tottenham Hotspur (Spurs), another North London club. As well as being based geographically close to each other, the rivalry was made even worse when football resumed after the break it had during the war. Controversially, Arsenal who had finished in fifth position in the Second Division were promoted instead of their rivals Spurs who had finished a position higher. Amazingly the Arsenal chairman managed to convince league officials to give Arsenal preferential treatment because of their longer history.
Arsenal have remained in the top tier of English football ever since. Unlike some other clubs such as Manchester United whose success have come in particular periods or their history, Arsenal’s achievements have been widely dispersed. After five league title in the 1930s, Arsenal won just three over the next 50 years.
The most famous and most successful manager in recent years has been Arsene Wenger who became manager of the club in 1996 and is currently the club’s longest ever serving manager. During Wenger’s reign, Arsenal have had some of the best players to play in the Premiership amongst their ranks including Dennis Bergkamp, Patrick Vieira, Cesc Fabregas, Marc Overmars and Thierry Henry. It’s been a relatively successful time too at Arsenal under Wenger with them winning three Premier League titles 1997–98, 2001–02, 2003–04, six FA Cups (1997–98, 2001–02, 2002–03, 2004–05, 2013–14, 2014–15) and six Community Shields (1998, 1999, 2002, 2004, 2014, 2015).
Wenger’s reign has also seen Arsenal move from their traditional home of Highbury to the brand new Emirates Stadium in 2006. One of the most sophisticated and technologically advanced stadiums in world football, it has come in for some criticism from fans mainly due to its perceived lack of atmosphere and high ticket prices. However despite these concerns, Arsenal remain a strong force in English football and consistently finish in the top six and regularly qualify for European football.
Facts
Interesting Facts
- Arsenal fans who yearn the passing of Highbury Stadium can always go to League One Fleetwood Town’s ground of the same name. However, despite playing in the same colours as Arsenal, the stadium is named after the street it is situated on and not the former Arsenal stadium.
- Arsenal hold the record for the most consecutive unbeaten league matches unbeaten with a staggering 49 games.
- Arsene Wenger was the first foreign manager to ever win the Premiership title when he led Arsenal to it in 1998.
- With 185 goals in 288 games, Ian Wright will always be an Arsenal legend. But he came to professional football relatively late and spent several years playing non-league football before being picked up by Crystal Palace and then Arsenal.
- Unlike most English managers, Arsene Wenger never played top-flight football and holds a degree in economics.