In late 1886, a group of workers from the Woolwich Arsenal Armament Factory decided to form a football team. They called themselves Dial Square as a reference to the sundial atop the entrance to the factory.

When Arsène Wenger arrived at Highbury in October 1996, Arsenal's fans wondered who he was. Now they probably wouldn't swap him for anyone. He has since become the club's longest-serving manager and most successful in terms of major titles. In his 18 years of managing Arsenal, he has won three Premier League titles, four FA Cups and four Charity Shields since his appointment in 1996. However, Arsenal has always been known as a big contender in the Premier league, but has never really exceded expectations.

Arsenal have had some of the best strikers in the world, including, Thierry Henry, Denis Berkamp, Robin Van Persie and Robert Pires. Thierry Henry scored 175 goals for the club with Ian Wright in second place with 104 goals

Possibly the most famous part of Arsenal football club ever was the season of 2003-04. The team who competed this season from the 12st of July 2003 to the 30th of June 2004 were known as the Invincibles. The Team consisted of players such as Jehns Lehnham, Robert Pires, Patrick Viera and the seasons top scorer Thierry Henry with 30 league goals, these players brought the Arsenal side to an undefeated season with 26 wins and 12 draws.