Arsenal
Arsenal

Arsenal have played in the top division of English football since 1913, which is the longest unbroken run in the history of English football. Arsenal are the only team to have finished a Premier League season undefeated (2003/04).
- Stadium: Emirates Stadium
- Stadium Capacity: 59,867
- Location: North London
- Founded: 1886
- Nickname: The Gunners
- Manager: Unai Emery
- Kit: Red shirts with white sleeves and white shorts
Arsenal was formed in 1886 and was the first club from the south of England to join the Football League in 1893. Arsenal hold the record for the longest unbroken record in the top division of football. The Gunners have played at the top level since 1913. Here are some of the highlights:
- First Division Champions: 13 times
- FA Cup Winners: 13 times (a record)
- League Cup Winners: 1986/87 & 1992/93
- UEFA Cup Winners: 1993/94
- Premier League best finish: Winners in 1997/98, 2001/02 & 2003/04
The Manager
Unai Emery took over from Arsene Wenger in May 2018. The 2018/19 season will be Arsenal’s first with a new manager for twenty years. Emery played most of his career as a midfielder in the Spanish second division. The Spaniard has been much more successful as a manager. He won the Europa League three times with Sevilla before taking over at Paris St. Germain where he won the French League title. 2018/19 will be Emery’s first in the Premier League.
Three to Watch
The Arsenal squad is full of international talent from Petr Cech (Czech Republic) in goal to Henrikh Mkhitaryan (Armenia) in midfield and Alex Iwobi (Nigeria) in attack. Here are three players to watch out for in the Premier League this season:
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
Arsenal paid Borussia Dortmund a club record fee for Aubameyang in January 2018. The striker from Gabon has had half a season to settle in at Arsenal and will now be looking to score goals in the Premier League like he did in Germany with Dortmund. Aubameyang is one of the world’s top forwards and has explosive pace. He was African Player of the Year in 2015.
Alexandre Lacazette
Lacazette is another exciting forward. Arsenal signed him from Lyon in France for a then club record fee. The French striker is fast, has great dribbling skills and is good with both feet. Lacazette was Arsenal's top scorer with 14 goals in his first season in the Premier League, but will be looking to break the 20-goal mark this season.
Mesut Ozil
Ozil has been at Arsenal for five years since his record move from Real Madrid and has probably been Arsenal’s key player throughout that period. Ozil has been named Germany’s Player of the Year five times and was instrumental in Germany’s World Cup win in 2014. Ozil will, once again, be key to providing the assists for Arsenal's attacking players.
Last season
Arsenal finished sixth in the Premier League last season, their lowest position for over twenty years. This prompted a change in manager and a fresh approach under ex-PSG manager, Unai Emery. Arsenal’s top scorer was Alexandre Lacazette with 17 goals in all competitions.
Prediction 2018/19: 6th
Arsenal will be looking to break back into the top four and claim Champions League football next season, but it may be a year of consolidation under their new manager. With a new manager and many new players, it could be difficult for Arsenal to find enough consistency to win the Premier League. However, with the players they have, they will hope for a good run in the Europa League or one of the domestic cup competitions.
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05/11/2015
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Good game , hope see you always lose
05/11/2015 02:45
Chelsea
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Good game , hope see you always lose
30/10/2015
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I like Arsenal because they have Cech
30/10/2015 14:04
Arsenal
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I like Arsenal because they have Cech
30/10/2015
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Thanks for your comment and welcome to Premier Skills English! Cech is a great goalkeeper. Did you know that he played the drums really well? We've got a video lesson with Peter Cech if you want to check it out http://premierskillsenglish.britishcouncil.org/players/player-interviews... Rich - The Premier Skills English Team
30/10/2015 20:14
Liverpool
370
Thanks for your comment and welcome to Premier Skills English! Cech is a great goalkeeper. Did you know that he played the drums really well? We've got a video lesson with Peter Cech if you want to check it out http://premierskillsenglish.britishcouncil.org/players/player-interviews... Rich - The Premier Skills English Team
23/10/2015
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I follow this team since I was a little boy. I was inspired by Ian Wright and Nigel Winterburn. Later, I witnessed the invincibles season with Henry, Ljungberg, Vieira and Pires. Days of glory!! Now I'm waiting for another amazing season. With Sanchez and Theo everything's possible. Only, it was way better atmosphere while playing on Highburry. I realy miss that time. I live for this team. COYG!!!
23/10/2015 17:56
Arsenal
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I follow this team since I was a little boy. I was inspired by Ian Wright and Nigel Winterburn. Later, I witnessed the invincibles season with Henry, Ljungberg, Vieira and Pires. Days of glory!! Now I'm waiting for another amazing season. With Sanchez and Theo everything's possible. Only, it was way better atmosphere while playing on Highburry. I realy miss that time. I live for this team. COYG!!!
23/10/2015
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Ian Wright was amazing! I remember when he played for Palace, he nearly won them the cup against Manchester Utd and helped Palace up to third in the first division!
23/10/2015 21:23
Liverpool
370
Ian Wright was amazing! I remember when he played for Palace, he nearly won them the cup against Manchester Utd and helped Palace up to third in the first division!
21/10/2015
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Unbelievable. Bayern suffer their first defeat of the season after two second-half goals from Giroud and Özil.
21/10/2015 13:30
Manchester City
62
Unbelievable. Bayern suffer their first defeat of the season after two second-half goals from Giroud and Özil.
21/10/2015
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Hi Magellan and welcome to Premier Skills English!
It was a great result for Arsenal against Bayern. Do you think they will qualify for the next round?
Rich - The Premier Skills English Team
21/10/2015 14:21
Liverpool
370
Hi Magellan and welcome to Premier Skills English!
It was a great result for Arsenal against Bayern. Do you think they will qualify for the next round?
Rich - The Premier Skills English Team
21/10/2015
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My favourite Arsenal player is O'zil. He scored important goal against Munchen yesterday. Go O'zil !!!
21/10/2015 13:12
Manchester City
62
My favourite Arsenal player is O'zil. He scored important goal against Munchen yesterday. Go O'zil !!!
15/10/2015
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i think that arsenal will win this season its one of the best team of europe with amazing players
15/10/2015 09:37
13
i think that arsenal will win this season its one of the best team of europe with amazing players
14/10/2015
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I love Ozil
14/10/2015 17:20
6
I love Ozil
09/10/2015
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I love Arsenal because of their playing style...
Firstly my favourite player is still Henry, after him I like Ozil...
09/10/2015 21:34
Arsenal
139
I love Arsenal because of their playing style...
Firstly my favourite player is still Henry, after him I like Ozil...
02/10/2015
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I think the Admin here support the Ganners , Good luck this season but I want from the Admin to specify an article talking about the continues fight between Jouse Morinho (Chelsea's manager) and Arsen Wenger .thanks
02/10/2015 20:50
Manchester United
1308
I think the Admin here support the Ganners , Good luck this season but I want from the Admin to specify an article talking about the continues fight between Jouse Morinho (Chelsea's manager) and Arsen Wenger .thanks
24/09/2015
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arsenal my love <3
24/09/2015 15:11
Arsenal
7
arsenal my love <3
23/09/2015
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Arsenal will be in the three first places this year
23/09/2015 14:52
Manchester City
3036
Arsenal will be in the three first places this year
17/09/2015
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I want to get an award, please!
17/09/2015 15:28
Arsenal
4
I want to get an award, please!
17/09/2015
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Good luck this weekend!
17/09/2015 15:24
Arsenal
4
Good luck this weekend!
13/09/2015
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Arsenal isn't my absolutely favouririte. I like MU, MC, Everton, Chelsea too.
13/09/2015 22:39
Leicester City
44
Arsenal isn't my absolutely favouririte. I like MU, MC, Everton, Chelsea too.
16/08/2015
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I think Arsenal is the BLACK HORSE of the Premier League.
16/08/2015 00:42
Liverpool
0
I think Arsenal is the BLACK HORSE of the Premier League.
05/08/2015
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What is the meaning of this phrase: "purist approach"?
05/08/2015 17:25
West Ham United
538
What is the meaning of this phrase: "purist approach"?
06/08/2015
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This phrase is used to describe one style of football a manager uses. Arsene Wenger at Arsenal is often described to follow a 'purist approach' as he believes in an attacking, passing game that is played on the ground. Also, he doesn't change his style depending on the opposition. Other famous manager such as Jose Mourinho take a more 'pragmatist approach' which means they often change their style of play and tactics, according to the opposition.
06/08/2015 16:28
Liverpool
370
This phrase is used to describe one style of football a manager uses. Arsene Wenger at Arsenal is often described to follow a 'purist approach' as he believes in an attacking, passing game that is played on the ground. Also, he doesn't change his style depending on the opposition. Other famous manager such as Jose Mourinho take a more 'pragmatist approach' which means they often change their style of play and tactics, according to the opposition.
27/07/2015
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I didn't know the most of Arsenal.There're a lot Arsenal's fans around the world !!
27/07/2015 09:12
Crystal Palace
4
I didn't know the most of Arsenal.There're a lot Arsenal's fans around the world !!
20/06/2015
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I love Arsenal because all my favourite player are there, the match I've seen is with liverpool I guess Arsenal will win premier league.
20/06/2015 13:50
Hull City AFC
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I love Arsenal because all my favourite player are there, the match I've seen is with liverpool I guess Arsenal will win premier league.
20/06/2015
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Very useful
20/06/2015 13:45
Hull City AFC
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Very useful
26/05/2015
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sseee
26/05/2015 12:16
Arsenal
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sseee
25/05/2015
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I love arsenal because henry, he does i love this club
i love the history, but my favorite player is özil, he is so smart. i lovet
25/05/2015 02:12
West Ham United
21
I love arsenal because henry, he does i love this club
i love the history, but my favorite player is özil, he is so smart. i lovet
20/05/2015
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not bad
20/05/2015 11:02
Arsenal
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not bad
14/04/2016
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U live in Uganda?
14/04/2016 12:49
Arsenal
7
U live in Uganda?
18/05/2015
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easy peasy
18/05/2015 18:51
Arsenal
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easy peasy
23/04/2015
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i did it
23/04/2015 11:46
Arsenal
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i did it
18/04/2015
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I love Arsenal without reason Ozil is my favourite player
18/04/2015 13:43
Arsenal
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I love Arsenal without reason Ozil is my favourite player
18/04/2015
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Ozil is a great player! Welcome to Premier Skills English Lalmi92! Rich - The Premier Skills English Team
18/04/2015 21:20
Liverpool
370
Ozil is a great player! Welcome to Premier Skills English Lalmi92! Rich - The Premier Skills English Team
18/04/2015
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It's nice and useful (y)
18/04/2015 13:35
Arsenal
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It's nice and useful (y)
21/02/2015
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east or west
arsenal is the best
21/02/2015 16:39
Arsenal
0
east or west
arsenal is the best
25/10/2014
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Really I don't love the Arsenal team cause in general I don't like it football game.
25/10/2014 20:43
West Ham United
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Really I don't love the Arsenal team cause in general I don't like it football game.
06/10/2014
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Actually Arsenal is the best team as valued for yong player and so far this is A risky job that always Arsene Wenger will accept the risks but i thinck this season Arsenal is enough strong to get some cup or champion , of course every body knows the club mannager is a gentelman and one of the politest coaches in premier league even football world .
06/10/2014 21:36
Manchester United
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Actually Arsenal is the best team as valued for yong player and so far this is A risky job that always Arsene Wenger will accept the risks but i thinck this season Arsenal is enough strong to get some cup or champion , of course every body knows the club mannager is a gentelman and one of the politest coaches in premier league even football world .
26/08/2014
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Good luck Gunners int this seasson but not so much ha ha.
26/08/2014 19:33
Tottenham Hotspur
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Good luck Gunners int this seasson but not so much ha ha.
10/08/2014
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Hey Guys!
I think Arsenal a team very organized and traditional. My favorite player is Ozil. I am sure Arsenal will be the next champion of Premier League!!
10/08/2014 21:59
Arsenal
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Hey Guys!
I think Arsenal a team very organized and traditional. My favorite player is Ozil. I am sure Arsenal will be the next champion of Premier League!!
14/06/2014
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Arsenal is a top team, but its coach is letting them down. I can predict years of prosperity if AW leaves Arsenal.
14/06/2014 09:30
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Arsenal is a top team, but its coach is letting them down. I can predict years of prosperity if AW leaves Arsenal.
11/06/2014
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yes i am.
arsenal in my heart til u die.
11/06/2014 09:58
Arsenal
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yes i am.
arsenal in my heart til u die.
07/06/2014
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I think Arsenal is the BLACK HORSE of the Premier League.
07/06/2014 06:29
Arsenal
0
I think Arsenal is the BLACK HORSE of the Premier League.