OVERVIEW
Arsenal may have been off the pace in the inaugural Premier League season in 1992/93, but they made up for it by winning both the FA and League Cups.
The Premier League crown eluded them until 1998 - two years into manager Arsene Wenger's tenure - when they did the league and FA Cup double. Under the Frenchman, the Gunners shook off their "boring" image and began to play some of the most attractive football in England.
In eight of his 14 seasons at the club, Arsenal have finished first or second. And together with star players such as Thierry Henry, Patrick Vieira and Dennis Bergkamp, Wenger took Arsenal to another "double" in 2002.
The Gunners reached the Champions' League final in 2006, becoming the first London team to do so, but lost to Barcelona. Their Barclaycard Premiership title in 2003/04 saw them become only the second team to win the league without losing a match - earning them the title "The Invincibles." Overall they went 49 matches unbeaten, which is a national record.
The Premier League crown eluded them until 1998 - two years into manager Arsene Wenger's tenure - when they did the league and FA Cup double. Under the Frenchman, the Gunners shook off their "boring" image and began to play some of the most attractive football in England.
In eight of his 14 seasons at the club, Arsenal have finished first or second. And together with star players such as Thierry Henry, Patrick Vieira and Dennis Bergkamp, Wenger took Arsenal to another "double" in 2002.
The Gunners reached the Champions' League final in 2006, becoming the first London team to do so, but lost to Barcelona. Their Barclaycard Premiership title in 2003/04 saw them become only the second team to win the league without losing a match - earning them the title "The Invincibles." Overall they went 49 matches unbeaten, which is a national record.
CLUB HERITAGE
In 1886, a group of workers at the Woolwich Arsenal Armament Factory formed a team called Dial Square, renaming themselves to Royal Arsenal shortly afterwards. The team turned professional in 1891 and changed its name again to Woolwich Arsenal, eventually dropping the prefix completely in 1913 when they moved to Highbury.
The Gunners joined the Second Division in 1893 and were promoted in 1904. Success eluded them until the arrival of Herbert Chapman in 1925 when they won the league five times between 1930 and 1938 and the FA Cup twice. Chapman, who died in 1934, was also behind the renaming of the nearest London Underground station to Arsenal.
Arsenal had to wait until the 1970s for their next period of success. But their first double in 1971 was followed by several near-misses - finishing second in 1972, and losing three FA Cup finals and the 1980 European Cup Winners' Cup final.
It was not until the return of ex-player George Graham as manager that the club rose to greatness again - winning six trophies during his nine-year reign. That included League Cup success in 1987 and 1993, the FA Cup in 1993, the league title in 1989 and 1991 and European Cup Winners' Cup in 1994. Arsenal hold the enviable record of the most consecutive seasons in the top flight - 91 at present.
The Gunners joined the Second Division in 1893 and were promoted in 1904. Success eluded them until the arrival of Herbert Chapman in 1925 when they won the league five times between 1930 and 1938 and the FA Cup twice. Chapman, who died in 1934, was also behind the renaming of the nearest London Underground station to Arsenal.
Arsenal had to wait until the 1970s for their next period of success. But their first double in 1971 was followed by several near-misses - finishing second in 1972, and losing three FA Cup finals and the 1980 European Cup Winners' Cup final.
It was not until the return of ex-player George Graham as manager that the club rose to greatness again - winning six trophies during his nine-year reign. That included League Cup success in 1987 and 1993, the FA Cup in 1993, the league title in 1989 and 1991 and European Cup Winners' Cup in 1994. Arsenal hold the enviable record of the most consecutive seasons in the top flight - 91 at present.
MANAGER PROFILE
Arsene Wenger :The Frenchman is Arsenal's most successful and longest-serving manager of all-time.
Arsene Wenger began his managerial career in 1981 as youth coach at RC Strasbourg, the club he had a short spell with as a player. He went on to become assistant manager of AS Cannes before accepting his first senior management position with AS Nancy Lorraine in 1984. In three seasons with Nancy he enjoyed little success, culminating in the side's relegation to Ligue 2 in his final year.
His managerial fortunes took a turn for the better in 1987 when he became manager of AS Monaco. In his first season he won the French League Championship and was named French Manager of the Year. In 1991, he accrued more silverware after guiding his side to victory in the French Cup. He parted company with the club in 1994 following a poor start to the season.
The Frenchman's career took an unexpected twist later that year, when he was appointed manager of Japanese J-League team Nagoya Grampus Eight. During a successful 18 months, Wenger won Japan's Manager of the Year award in 1995, as well as the Emperor's Cup and Japanese Super Cup in 1996. At the same time he took the struggling side from the bottom three to runners-up in the J-League.
Arsene Wenger began his managerial career in 1981 as youth coach at RC Strasbourg, the club he had a short spell with as a player. He went on to become assistant manager of AS Cannes before accepting his first senior management position with AS Nancy Lorraine in 1984. In three seasons with Nancy he enjoyed little success, culminating in the side's relegation to Ligue 2 in his final year.
His managerial fortunes took a turn for the better in 1987 when he became manager of AS Monaco. In his first season he won the French League Championship and was named French Manager of the Year. In 1991, he accrued more silverware after guiding his side to victory in the French Cup. He parted company with the club in 1994 following a poor start to the season.
The Frenchman's career took an unexpected twist later that year, when he was appointed manager of Japanese J-League team Nagoya Grampus Eight. During a successful 18 months, Wenger won Japan's Manager of the Year award in 1995, as well as the Emperor's Cup and Japanese Super Cup in 1996. At the same time he took the struggling side from the bottom three to runners-up in the J-League.
PREMIER LEAGUE HISTORY
1992/93 - Win the FA Cup and League Cup double
1993/94 - Win the European Cup Winners' Cup
1994/95 - George Graham sacked. Stewart Houston becomes caretaker. Lose the Cup Winners' Cup final to Real Zaragoza
1995/96 - Bruce Rioch takes charge for one season before resigning
1996/97 - Arsène Wenger becomes manager. Signs Nicolas Anelka and Patrick Vieira
1997/98 - Win the FA Carling Premiership and FA Cup double
1999/00 - Sign Thierry Henry. Lose the UEFA Cup final on penalties to Galatasaray
2000/01 - Break club record transfer signing Sylvain Wiltord for reported £13m
2001/02 - Win the Barclaycard Premiership and FA Cup double
2003/04 - Win the Barclaycard Premiership without losing a match
2005/06 - Last season at Highbury. Lose the Champions League final to Barcelona
2006/07 - Move to Emirates Stadium
1993/94 - Win the European Cup Winners' Cup
1994/95 - George Graham sacked. Stewart Houston becomes caretaker. Lose the Cup Winners' Cup final to Real Zaragoza
1995/96 - Bruce Rioch takes charge for one season before resigning
1996/97 - Arsène Wenger becomes manager. Signs Nicolas Anelka and Patrick Vieira
1997/98 - Win the FA Carling Premiership and FA Cup double
1999/00 - Sign Thierry Henry. Lose the UEFA Cup final on penalties to Galatasaray
2000/01 - Break club record transfer signing Sylvain Wiltord for reported £13m
2001/02 - Win the Barclaycard Premiership and FA Cup double
2003/04 - Win the Barclaycard Premiership without losing a match
2005/06 - Last season at Highbury. Lose the Champions League final to Barcelona
2006/07 - Move to Emirates Stadium