Written by : Rajnish Kumar

10 Interesting Things About Arsenal Football Club

1. Foundation: Arsenal was founded in 1886 as Dial Square by a group of workers at the Royal Arsenal, a munitions factory in Woolwich, South-East London.

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The club's name was changed to Royal Arsenal shortly thereafter.

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2. Name changes: Arsenal underwent several name changes in its early years, from Royal Arsenal (1886-1893) to Woolwich Arsenal (1893-1914) and finally to just Arsenal in 1914.

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3. Firsts: Arsenal was the first team from the south of England to join the Football League in 1893, and the first club to have their matches broadcast live on radio in 1927.

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4. Herbert Chapman: Widely regarded as one of the most innovative and influential managers in football history,

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Chapman was appointed Arsenal manager in 1925 and led the club to its first major trophies.

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5. Highbury: Arsenal's iconic stadium, Highbury, was their home ground from 1913 to 2006. It had a capacity of 38,419 and was known for its unique Art Deco stands.

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6. Emirates Stadium: In 2006, Arsenal moved to their current home, the Emirates Stadium, which has a capacity of 60,704 and is one of the most modern and sophisticated stadiums in the world.

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7. Nicknames: Arsenal is often referred to as "The Gunners" due to their association with the Royal Arsenal.

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They are also called "The North Londoners" because of their geographical location.

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8. Rivalry: Arsenal's biggest rivals are Tottenham Hotspur, with their matches known as the North London Derby.

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9. Arsène Wenger: Wenger was Arsenal's longest-serving and most successful manager, leading the club from 1996 to 2018.

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He won three Premier League titles, seven FA Cups, and reached the UEFA Champions League final in 2006.

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10. Invincibles: Arsenal went unbeaten throughout the entire 2003-2004 Premier League season, earning them the nickname "The Invincibles.

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" They won 26 games and drew 12, a remarkable achievement that has not been replicated since.

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