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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).

Factsheet

  • 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. 

Honours

  • 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
Arsenal have won the FA Cup more times than any other club.

Arsenal have won the FA Cup more times than any other club.

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.

Mikel Arteta has won the FA Cup as Arsenal manager and an Arsenal player.

Mikel Arteta has won the FA Cup as Arsenal manager and an Arsenal player.

Players to Watch

The Arsenal squad is full of international talent from Hector Bellerin (England) in defence to Thomas Partey (Ghana) in midfield and Nicolas Pepe (Ivory Coast) in attack. Here are three players to watch out for in the Premier League this season:

Gabriel Jesus

Gabriel rejoined his old manager when he signed for Arsenal from Manchester City. He is an experienced striker having won four Premier League titles, one FA Cup, three league cups as well as playing in the final of the 20/21 Champions League.

Gabriel Jesus joined Arsenal in the summer

Gabriel Jesus joined Arsenal in the summer

Bukayo Saka

Saka joined Arsenal when he was eight years old and made his first team debut shortly after his 17th birthday. He is still only 20 years old and is developing into one of the most exciting players in the league.

Bukayo Saka shoots for Arsenal during the first match of the new season

Bukayo Saka shoots for Arsenal during the first match of the new season

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