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.
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...
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 1893: Arsenal’s first ever away win in the league
On this day in 1893, Arsenal registered their first ever away win in the league.
OTD Arsenal sign Kolo Toure from ASEC Mimosas
On this day in 2002, Arsenal signed Kolo Toure from ASEC Mimosas after a short trial.
OTD Arsenal game postponed
On this day in 1971, Arsenal's replay against Portsmouth in the fourth round of the FA Cup was postponed due to a waterlogged pitch.
OTD Arsenal sign Alan Smith from Leicester
On 26 March 1987, Arsenal signed Alan Smith from Leicester for £750,000.
OTD Rocastle & Thomas both sign professional contracts
On this day in 1984 David Rocastle, along with Michael Thomas, signed professional contracts with the club.
OTD Arsenal draw with Sheffield United on way to final
On this day in 2005, Arsenal drew 1-1 with Sheffield United on their way to the FA Cup final, which they went on to win.
OTD Arsenal enigma signs professional deal
On this day in 1911, John Charles Peart signed for Woolwich Arsenal as a professional.
OTD Arsenal lose 5-1 to Liverpool, Szczesny apologises for being ’embarrassing’
On this day in 2014, a 5-1 loss away to Liverpool in the Premier League prompted Wojciech Szczesny to post on his official Facebook page that Arsenal's performance was "f**king embarrassing".
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.
OTD 1934 Herbert Chapman died
On this day in 1934, one of the most important managers in Arsenal's history, Herbert Chapman, died of pneumonia aged 55 at his home in Hendon.
OTD Arsenal equal record with Wigan win
On 12 April 2014, Arsenal beat Wigan 4-2 on penalties in the FA Cup semi-final.
OTD Arsenal 2 Leeds United 1
On this day in 1998, Arsenal beat Leeds United 2-1 at Highbury during their second double-winning season.
OTD Arsenal loan Wilshere to Bolton
On this day in 2010, Arsenal sent an 18-year-old Jack Wilshere out on loan to Bolton Wanderers.
OTD Arsenal beat Tottenham 5-2 for first time
On this day in 2012, Arsenal came from 2-0 down against Spurs at the Emirates to win 5-2, 9 months before they'd do it for a second time.
OTD Arsenal beat Derby on way to third Double
On 5 March 2002, Arsenal beat Derby to go top of the Premier League table on their way to their third Double.
OTD David Dein leaves Arsenal
On 18 April 2007, Arsenal’s vice-chairman, David Dein, left the club.
OTD Tony Adams signs first professional contract with Arsenal
On this day in 1984, Tony Adams signed his first professional contract with Arsenal.
OTD Toure sends Arsenal to Champions League final
On 19 April 2006, Arsenal faced Villarreal at Highbury in the first leg of the Champions League semi-final.
OTD Monaco knock Arsenal out of Champions League
On 17 March 2015, Monaco knocked Arsenal out of the Champions League on away goals.
OTD Arsenal beat Juventus on way to Champions League final
On 28 March 2006, Arsenal beat Juventus 2-0 in the Champions League quarter-final.
David Platt: Birthday boy
51 years ago today, David Platt emerged from his mother’s womb.
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 Toure hands in transfer request after bust-up with Gallas
On 13 April 2009, Kolo Toure demanded a transfer following a falling out with Arsenal teammate at the time, William Gallas.
OTD Thierry Henry scores his final ever Arsenal goal
On this day in 2012, Thierry Henry scored his final ever Arsenal goal.
OTD Arsenal lose in Premier League for first time in three months
On 23 March 2008, Chelsea managed to beat Arsenal, which no other team had managed in the League since Middlesbrough on 9 December 2007.
OTD 1998: Arsenal 0 Port Vale 0
On this day in 1998, Arsenal drew 0-0 with Port Vale in the FA Cup during a year in which the Gunners won the double for the second time.
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 Francis Coquelin makes unlikely return
On this day in 2014, Francis Coquelin made his unlikely return from his loan spell at Charlton Athletic and appeared for Arsenal for the first time in 23 months.
OTD Arsenal beat Liverpool, go on six-game winning streak
On this day in 2010, Arsenal beat Liverpool 1-0, kick-starting a six-game winning streak.
OTD Arsenal’s smallest goalkeeper makes debut
On this day in 1922, John ‘Jock’ Robson, Arsenal’s smallest ever league goalkeeper at 5’8”, made his debut for the club against Bolton in a 5-nil win.
OTD David Court plays final game for Arsenal
On 28 February 1970, versatile midfielder, David Court, played his final game for Arsenal.
OTD Arsenal announce signing Gabriel from Villarreal
On this day in 2015, Arsenal announced the signing of Brazil international, Gabriel, from Villarreal for a reported £11.2m.
OTD Leyton Orient force FA Cup fifth round replay against Arsenal
On this day in 2011, Leyton Orient managed to force a replay against Arsenal after drawing 1-1 at Brisbane Road.
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).
OTD Arsenal sign Peter Nicholas from Crystal Palace
On 11 March 1981, Arsenal signed Peter Nicholas from Crystal Palace for a reported £400,000.
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.
OTD Arsenal agree defender deal with Everton
On this day in 1928, Arsenal sold full-back, Andrew Kennedy, to Everton for £2,000.