95 years ago: Arsenal’s first FA Cup final win
Arsenal won their first FA Cup 95 years ago, setting the stage for dominance. But after five consecutive early exits, can they reclaim their place as cup kings?
On This Day
Remembering Herbert Chapman: the architect of Arsenal’s greatness
Honouring Herbert Chapman: Arsenal’s visionary manager whose tactical innovations, leadership, and legacy continue to define the club and modern football.
OTD: Arsenal win first ever Christmas Day game 5-0
Arsenal’s first-ever Christmas Day match in 1889 ended in a 5-0 victory over Preston Hornets. Discover the story behind this historic milestone in the Gunners’ history.
Arsenal on this day: August 1
On this day in Arsenal history, we celebrate births, remember arrivals, and reflect on departures.
3 years today: Unai Emery’s first Arsenal signing announced
Three years ago today, 5 June, Unai Emery’s first signing was announced and it was a harbinger of things to come.
50 years ago today: Arsenal win league at Tottenham for first time
50 years ago, on 3 May 1971, Arsenal won the league at White Hart Lane for the first time.
10 July, 1950: Italian national team want Arsenal manager
The Northern Whig, on this day in 1950, reported that the Arsenal manager Tom Whittaker was very much in demand with the Italian national team.
OTD: 3 Arsenal legends born
On this day in 1950 Charlie George was born while in 1966, Tony Adams arrived in this world and in 1880 Jimmy Sharp.
OTD Jack Crayston was born
On this day in 1910, William John ‘Jack’ Crayston, who would play over 180 times for Arsenal before managing them, was born.
OTD: Arsenal win Charity Shield for first time beating Sheffield Wednesday
On this day in 1930, Arsenal won the Charity Shield for the first time after they beat Sheffield Wednesday at Stamford Bridge in front of 25,000 people.
OTD: Arsenal goalkeeper killed in battle
On this day in 1916, former Arsenal goalkeeper and one of the most well-known sports people of the time, Leigh Richmond ‘Dicky’ Roose, was killed at the Battle of the Somme.
OTD Liam Brady makes his Arsenal debut
On this day in in 1973, Liam Brady made his Arsenal debut in a 1-0 win over Birmingham City.
OTD: Arsenal create history in Russia
On this day in 1954, Arsenal became the first English league side to play in Russia.
OTD: 6 Arsenal players charged after ‘Battle of Old Trafford’
On this day in 2003, six Arsenal players were charged by the FA after the infamous ‘Battle of Old Trafford’ which took place on 21 September.
OTD Arsene Wenger claims Arsenal can go season unbeaten, is mocked
On this day in 2002, Arsene Wenger claimed his Arsenal side could go an entire season without losing a game only to be mocked before guiding his side to the title – unbeaten – the following season.
OTD Arsenal beat Everton 2-0 to relieve pressure & give debut to 17yo
On this day in 2005, Arsenal beat Everton 2-0 at Highbury to claim their third win of the Premier League season, having lost of their…
OTD 20 years ago Thierry Henry scores first goal for Arsenal
Thierry Henry scored the first of his 228 Arsenal goals on this day 20 years ago.
Michael Thomas day: Reliving Arsenal’s win over Liverpool in 1989
Today is Michael Thomas day so while Liverpool are playing in the Champions League final, let’s take a look back at the day Arsenal beat them to the league title – something they haven’t won since.
4 years on Arsenal’s comments after signing Mesut Ozil look awful
Today marks four years to the day that Arsenal signed Mesut Ozil, and looking back at comments from the club at the time, you can’t help but think they were spinning a load of bulls**t (shocking, I know).
