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If you're a football fan, especially of the Premier League, then you've definitely heard of Arsenal. This club has been around for a very long time, and its history is super rich. They've got the title at White Hart Lane, had amazing players like Henry, Adams, and Bergkamp, and they even went 49 league games without a loss. Also, they had the famous Arsene Wenger.

But of course, the list of facts doesn't just end there. In fact, there may be a ton of other facts you don't know about Arsenal. If you're curious to know what they are, then keep on reading! Here's a list of thirteen amazing facts you may not have known about Arsenal:

13 Amazing Facts You May Not Have Known about Arsenal

  1. Arsenal Football Club is one of the most successful teams in English football history. The Gunners have won 13 First Division and Premier League titles, a record 13 FA Cups, two League Cups, and 15 FA Community Shields.

 

  1. The club was founded in 1886 as Dial Square by a group of workers at the Royal Arsenal in Woolwich, south-east London.

 

  1. The name 'Arsenal' is derived from the nearby Arsenal Stadium in Highbury, which was home to the club from 1913 until 2006.

 

  1. The club's nickname, 'The Gunners', is a reference to the team's origins at the Royal Arsenal.

 

  1. Arsenal's first ever competitive match was against Eastern Wanderers on 11 December 1886, which they won 6-0.

 

  1. The Gunners have played in red and white shirts since they adopted their now-famous colours in 1933. Prior to that, they had worn a variety of different kit colours, including blue, white and even gold.

 

  1. Arsenal's record victory is 13-2, which they achieved against Leicester City in the First Division in 1928. Their heaviest defeat was 1-8, which they suffered against Middlesbrough in the FA Cup in 1896.

 

  1. The Gunners have won the FA Cup more times than any other team, with 13 victories in the competition. Their most recent success came in 2017 when they beat Chelsea 2-1 in the final.

 

  1. Arsenal holds the record for the most FA Cup final appearances, with 20. They have also appeared in more FA Cup finals than any other team in London, with 12.

 

  1. The Gunners have won the League Cup twice, in 1987 and 1993. They have also been runners-up in the competition on three occasions.

 

  1. Arsenal have never won the European Cup or Champions League, but they did reach the final of the European Cup Winners' Cup in 1994, where they lost 1-0 to Real Zaragoza.

 

  1. The Gunners have qualified for the Champions League 19 times, more than any other English team. They have also reached the knockout stage of the competition on 14 occasions.

 

  1. Arsenal's all-time leading goalscorer is Thierry Henry, who scored 228 goals for the club between 1999 and 2007. He is followed by Ian Wright, who scored 185 goals for the club between 1991 and 1998.

Conclusion

As you can see, Arsenal has had quite a history, and today, they're still playing for the prestigious Premier League. And of course, if you do miss the ol' Arsenal you grew up watching, here's great news: there is a ton of sports memorabilia you can get! With those, you can hang your favourite pieces of history on the wall or have them sit in your cabinet, transporting you back to a time that's truly great.

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