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: Mikel Arteta
- 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: 14 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
Mikel Arteta took over from Unai Emery in December 2019 and won the FA Cup in his first season. Arteta was the assistant manager at Manchester City before taking over at the Emirates. The Spaniard is an ex-Arsenal player who made over 100 appearances for the club and won the FA Cup twice as a player. Arteta also made over 150 appearances for Everton in a decade long Premier League playing career.
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 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.
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.
Prediction 2020/21: 4th
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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20/01/2016
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Has anybody seen a new Arsenal player - Elneny - in action for Basel? Is he good? Will he fit the Gunners' style of play?
20/01/2016 15:32
Arsenal
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Has anybody seen a new Arsenal player - Elneny - in action for Basel? Is he good? Will he fit the Gunners' style of play?
28/12/2015
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What a blow at St. Mary's !(( Hopefully, Arsene and his team have learned their lessons out of this game, because it's a unique opportunity for Arsenal to win the title this season. COYG!
28/12/2015 09:40
Arsenal
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What a blow at St. Mary's !(( Hopefully, Arsene and his team have learned their lessons out of this game, because it's a unique opportunity for Arsenal to win the title this season. COYG!
22/12/2015
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Arsenal were second in the PL at Christmas during two of the three seasons they won the competition. Pretty good chances to finish top of the PL table this season (according to statistics :))
22/12/2015 12:37
Arsenal
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Arsenal were second in the PL at Christmas during two of the three seasons they won the competition. Pretty good chances to finish top of the PL table this season (according to statistics :))
19/12/2015
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The Arsenal Games is soo good because the play open football and fast.My favorite player is Olivier Giroud.
19/12/2015 21:24
Manchester United
35
The Arsenal Games is soo good because the play open football and fast.My favorite player is Olivier Giroud.
19/12/2015
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Great team. Though they have a lot to do to please their fans.
19/12/2015 04:25
Liverpool
5626
Great team. Though they have a lot to do to please their fans.
16/12/2015
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Arsenal should beat Man City this weekend to claim their title-winning ambitions!
16/12/2015 15:05
Arsenal
2453
Arsenal should beat Man City this weekend to claim their title-winning ambitions!
22/12/2015
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I told you :) This season is for Arsenal to win! COYG!
22/12/2015 09:35
Arsenal
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I told you :) This season is for Arsenal to win! COYG!
08/12/2015
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Ozil is going to break a record this season with his assists. He's of great use, indeed!
08/12/2015 20:49
Arsenal
3557
Ozil is going to break a record this season with his assists. He's of great use, indeed!
01/12/2015
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My friend, Alexander, is a long-standing Arsenal fan, not I. :-)
01/12/2015 03:30
Liverpool
5626
My friend, Alexander, is a long-standing Arsenal fan, not I. :-)
30/11/2015
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i,m not "THE GUNNERS" fans, but i like "Arsenal's" play stile : ))
30/11/2015 17:08
Manchester City
352
i,m not "THE GUNNERS" fans, but i like "Arsenal's" play stile : ))
12/09/2016
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yep you are right gunners have a very nice play stile
12/09/2016 09:12
Arsenal
18
yep you are right gunners have a very nice play stile
04/12/2015
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You are absolutely right, Tokomoney, it's the Gunners style of playing that attracts so many fans across the globe.
04/12/2015 10:16
Arsenal
2453
You are absolutely right, Tokomoney, it's the Gunners style of playing that attracts so many fans across the globe.
28/11/2015
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I like Arsenal because has a sense of playing different from all others teams. Even they are not ready to win a title and the situation on Champions League stage is not the best still their game give me impressions. Arsenal has the best striker on Premier like Giroud, Sanchez, Chamberlein or Walcott and I can't make separation but can say that walcott is my favourite player because play well and is talented
I have seen last years against Bayern Munchen.
For this year my prediction is for a runner-up on Premier League but not on the top 16 teams on Champions League
28/11/2015 18:26
Arsenal
128
I like Arsenal because has a sense of playing different from all others teams. Even they are not ready to win a title and the situation on Champions League stage is not the best still their game give me impressions. Arsenal has the best striker on Premier like Giroud, Sanchez, Chamberlein or Walcott and I can't make separation but can say that walcott is my favourite player because play well and is talented
I have seen last years against Bayern Munchen.
For this year my prediction is for a runner-up on Premier League but not on the top 16 teams on Champions League
19/11/2015
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The only team that brings happiness to me.
19/11/2015 18:39
Arsenal
2320
The only team that brings happiness to me.
25/11/2015
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I couldn't agree more! This season league trophy stripes are going to be decorated in red and white colours of Arsenal. COYG!
25/11/2015 08:57
Arsenal
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I couldn't agree more! This season league trophy stripes are going to be decorated in red and white colours of Arsenal. COYG!
17/11/2015
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In my point of view Arsenal is the team where new premiers stars produced and I know that their academy is one of the strongest one in Europe.
17/11/2015 17:01
Chelsea
121
In my point of view Arsenal is the team where new premiers stars produced and I know that their academy is one of the strongest one in Europe.
17/11/2015
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In my point of view Arsenal is the team where new premiers stars produced and I know that their academy is one of the strongest one in Europe.
17/11/2015 17:01
Chelsea
121
In my point of view Arsenal is the team where new premiers stars produced and I know that their academy is one of the strongest one in Europe.
11/11/2015
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Ok
11/11/2015 08:32
Arsenal
15
Ok
10/11/2015
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I think they have a solid chance of winning the title this season and if there's no major injuries, they will fight until the end.
10/11/2015 22:22
Manchester City
841
I think they have a solid chance of winning the title this season and if there's no major injuries, they will fight until the end.
07/11/2015
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Gunners for life
07/11/2015 19:41
Arsenal
112
Gunners for life
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
29
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
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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
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
517
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
3926
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
517
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
0
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
0
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
0
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
0
easy peasy
23/04/2015
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i did it
23/04/2015 11:46
Arsenal
0
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
0
I love Arsenal without reason Ozil is my favourite player