PREMIER LEAGUE CLUB GUIDE
Arsenal FC
NICKNAME
The Gunners
FOUNDED
1886
STADIUM
Emirates Stadium (capacity: 60,704)
CITY
Islington, North London
COLOURS
Red and white
CURRENT MANAGER
Club History
Arsenal were formed in 1886 by workers at the Royal Arsenal munitions factory in Woolwich, south-east London. They moved to Highbury in 1913 and became the dominant force in English football under Herbert Chapman in the 1930s, winning five First Division titles. The era of Arsène Wenger brought a new era of stylish football — culminating in the 2003/04 Invincibles season when Arsenal went the entire 38-game Premier League campaign unbeaten. That season remains unique in Premier League history. After Wenger’s departure in 2018, Mikel Arteta — a former Arsenal midfielder — was appointed in December 2019 and has rebuilt the club into title challengers and, in 2025/26, champions.
Known For
Playing attractive, technical football — “The Arsenal Way” is a real phrase in football culture
The Invincibles — the only team to go an entire Premier League season unbeaten (2003/04)
The Emirates Stadium — one of the most modern and striking grounds in England
Arsène Wenger — their legendary French manager who transformed the club and English football
Their rivalry with Tottenham Hotspur — the North London Derby is one of football’s most intense local rivalries
Producing some of England’s best academy players — Bukayo Saka is a prime example
Key Players to Watch
Bukayo Saka — Right winger
One of the best young players in world football. Exciting, quick and clinical. Also England’s right winger — his development at Arsenal has been extraordinary.
Declan Rice — Central midfielder
Signed from West Ham in 2023 for a then-British record fee. The engine of Arsenal‘s midfield — tireless, composed and a leader on and off the pitch.
Martin Ødegaard — Attacking midfielder / Captain
The heartbeat of Arsenal‘s attack. The Norwegian creates chances, scores goals and sets the tempo. A true captain and one of the Premier League’s most complete midfielders.
Stadium Guide
The Emirates Stadium opened in 2006 and is one of the Premier League’s most impressive venues. Capacity of 60,704. Located in Islington, north London — about a mile from the old Highbury ground. The atmosphere builds throughout matches and becomes electric in the big European nights.
Major Honours
Premier League/First Division: 14 (including 2025/26). FA Cup: 14. League Cup: 2. European trophies: 0.
Rivals
Tottenham Hotspur (North London Derby — the biggest local derby in English football), Manchester United (a rivalry forged in the Wenger/Ferguson era), Manchester City.
2025/26 Season
Final position: 1st — CHAMPIONS 🏆
Arsenal won the Premier League title for the first time in 22 years, ending three agonising seasons as runners-up. Arteta’s side won 25, drew 7, lost 5 for 82 points. David Raya won the Golden Glove for the third successive season with 19 clean sheets.