English Premier League clubs are known for their historical backgrounds, and Arsenal are one of them. The club is based in Islington, North London, England. Since its establishment, the club has gone through different stages. The club's past was full of turmoil, as its last Premier League win was back in the 2004 season, when they ran a riot on the other Premier League clubs and achieved the Invincible title, as they won the Premier League title without losing a single game, and made history of being first Premier League club to achieve that.

In the 2024-25 season, Arsenal was one of the top contenders for winning the UEFA Champions League, as they dominated mighty Real Madrid in the quarter-finals, but in the Semis, they faced Paris Saint-Germain, where they fell short, as PSG dominated them, and secured their spot in the finals. Under Mikel Arteta's management, they have some glories, such as, FA Cup and the Community Shield, but in the major glories, they are just dreaming of conquering, and the dream remains a dream.

Arsenal FC History & Key Facts

In October 1886, Scotsman David Danskin and his fellow munitions workers in Woolwich formed this club with the name of Dial Square Football Club, in the heart of the Royal Arsenal Complex. Each member donated sixpence, and David Danskin added three shillings to start the club. Dial Square FC played their first match against the Eastern Wanderers. The club was renamed in January 1887. Woolwich Arsenal started their journey from the second division, and soon they were promoted back to the first division of English football. The club was managed by the founding members, and soon they were on the verge of bankruptcy, as they were again relegated to the second division for the last time.

In 1913, Arsenal, soon after the relegation, the club moved to a new stadium, Highbury, which they renamed as Arsenal Stadium. In 1919, the Football League controversially promoted one of their arch rivals, Tottenham Hotspurs. And that season after the new takeover, the club spent record-breaking fees, and they quickly became known as, Bank of England club. After a few years spent in the newly introduced Premier League, the club signed their most famous manager, Arsene Wenger, in 1996. And the club was soon to be started, known as the Gunners, which later became their nickname. In Professor Arsene Wenger's tenure, Arsenal won multiple glories and became the first English club to win the league unbeaten. Professor Arsene Wenger left the club in 2018, and since then, he has not managed any club.

The post-Arsene Wenger era was a turmoil for the Gooners, as Unai Emery became the new manager of Arsenal Stadium. Despite signing stars like Alexandre Lacazette, David Luiz, Alexis Sanchez, and introducing some upcoming stars such as Bukayo Saka and Tomiyasu, the club was falling apart. Unai Emery and his lads won the FA Cup, but that was not enough for Arsenal, as he was sacked by the club's hierarchy. And introduced their new manager, Mikel Arteta.

Founded October 1886
Current Owner Kroenke Sports & Entertainment
Country England
City Islington, North London
Nickname Gunners or Gooners
League English Premier League
StadiumEmirates Stadium
Capacity60,000 (Approximate)
ManagerMikel Arteta
Squad Size 23 (Benjamin Sesko and Martin Zubimendi are linked with Arsenal)

Arsenal FC Net Worth & Value

According to Forbes, Arsenal FC net worth in 2024 is $2.6 billion, with a revenue of $560 million and an operating income of $140 million. They are one of the richest football clubs in the Premier League and the World.

Net Worth$2.6 billion
Valuation $3.4 billion
Revenue SourcesSponsorship, Shirt sales, and Broadcasting

Arsenal FC Sponsors

Many sponsors are associated with the Gunners. Here's a close look at Arsenal FC Sponsors.

Sponsorship Type Sponsors
Major SponsorsEmirates, Adidas, Acronis, Athletic Brewing.com, Ball Corporation, Betway, Chivas Regal, Etoro, Google Pixel, Hotels.com, Konami, MG, NTT Data, Prime Hydration, 424, and TCL.
Minor Sponsors Visit Rwanda, Socios.com, and Sobha Reality.

Arsenal Rivalries

Arsenal and The Red Devils first met in the second division as Newton Heath and Woolwich Arsenal, where the game ended as a draw, and each team scored three goals. Their most recent meeting happened on May 12, 2024, with a victory over United by 1-0. Over the years, these two elite teams in the English Premier League have met 241 times, with Arsenal winning 89 games, Man United winning 99 games, and 53 games ending as draws. Wayne Rooney has scored the most goals in this rivalry, with 12 goals.

Derbies

Both clubs reside in the same city, North London, which is why this rivalry is also known as the North London Derby among fans. Their first-ever meeting was held on December 4, 1909, in the first division, where Arsenal came out victorious by 1-0. Their most recent game also concluded with a victory over Tottenham Hotspur by 1-0 on September 15, 2024. They have met 196 times across all competitions, with Arsenal winning the most times, 83 times, 52 games ended without a conclusion, while Tottenham managed to win 61 games. Harry Kane has netted the most goals in the North London Derby with 14 goals to his name.

Arsenal FC Trophies & Achievements

The trophy cabinet in Arsenal shines with a variety of titles, trophies, and records. The club won three cup doubles in 1970-71, 1997-98, and 2001-02, respectively. Moreover, it holds an unbeaten record in the league season in 2003-04.

Arsenal’s success in Europe cannot be ignored as they emerged as runners-up in the UEFA Champions League of the 2005 – 06 season. Arsenal has clinched the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup twice (in 1969-70 and 1970-71). They are also the holders of the FA Community Shield (16 times).

TypeCompetitionNo. of TitlesSeasons
DomesticEnglish Premier League131930–31, 1932–33, 1933–34, 1934–35, 1937–38, 1947–48, 1952–53, 1970–71, 1988–89, 1990–91, 1997–98, 2001–02, 2003–04
DomesticFA Cup141929–30, 1935–36, 1949–50, 1970–71, 1978–79, 1992–93, 1997–98, 2001–02, 2002–03, 2004–05, 2013–14, 2014–15, 2016–17, 2019–20
DomesticFootball League Cup/EFL Cup21986–87, 1992–93
DomesticFA Charity Shield/FA Community Shield171930, 1931, 1933, 1934, 1938, 1948, 1953, 1991, 1998, 1999, 2002, 2004, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2020, 2023
DomesticFootball League Centenary Trophy11988
ContinentalInter-Cities Fairs Cup11969–70
ContinentalUEFA Cup Winners’ Cup11993-94

Arsenal FC Fan Following

Arsenal FC fans are known as the Gooners on social media, and they have over 30 million followers. Also, many famous personalities like Ranveer Singh, Idris Elba, Kevin Costner, Colin Firth, Daniel Kaluuya, and Anne Hathaway; musicians like Mick Jagger and Elton John; and figures from the world of sports like Lewis Hamilton and Prince Harry are following Arsenal from a fan's perspective.

Arsenal Emirates Stadium

Arsenal's home ground is the Emirates Stadium, with approximately 60,000 seating arrangements, located in Ashburton Grove, North London. The Stadium opened in 2006, replacing the club's old stadium, Highbury.

Arsenal training ground

The Arsenal Training Centre, named as the Sobha Realty Training Centre for sponsorship reasons, is the training complex for Arsenal Football Club, located in London Colney, Hertfordshire. It houses ten full-size pitches, an indoor facility, and a medical and rehabilitation centre.

Arsenal FC Future Goals

In this context, history and a rich legacy inspire the club to set higher goals. The past decade in Arsenal’s history was not all roses, but the team intends to come back to the top of English and continental football. In terms of the future of this club, it is clear that there will be a continued emphasis on youth development as well as an attempt to play attractive, possession-type football, even further.

Arsenal needs to have a mixture of experienced players who can deliver both expertise and entertainment around the globe. The club hopes to keep participating in the UEFA Champions League for a regular period with hopes of making it back to the Premier League at Emirates Stadium for good.