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Having faced hard times in recent years by going eight years without winning a single cup, Arsenal have still had some great moments that fans and players alike will always treasure. Outlined below are the top five most memorable and greatest moments in Arsenal history.
Arsenal unbeaten
This was one of the most remarkable periods in Arsenal’s history, and it occurred between May 2003 and October 2004. They became the first team to finish the season unbeaten since Preston North End. They played 49 games, won 36 of them, drew 13 and lost absolutely zero games.
This was also the time that Arsenal broke Nottingham Forest’s 42 game unbeaten record by creating the 49 game unbeaten record of their own.
Their first win of this lucky season came when they beat Southampton 6-1. They came close to losing their winning streak when they went to Old Trafford to face Manchester United, but luck was on their side because Ruud Van Nistelrooy smashed a penalty against the bar and the tension-filled match ended in a goalless draw.
That season, they won the title at White Hart Lane and simply avoided defeat in the rest of their matches.
The great coming of Arsene Wenger
Things took a positive turn when the Frenchman signed on as the team’s manager at Highbury. He is renowned for having nurtured some top players who are currently big names in football. Wenger led the club to four FA Cup wins, four Charity Shields and of course, the three Premier League titles.
He is simply one of the best mangers Arsenal has ever had, and the day he came to Arsenal will always be remembered.
Arsenal’s win over Real Madrid at the Bernabeu.
Thierry Henry (R) of Arsenal celebrates his goal during a UEFA Champions League match between Real Madrid and Arsenal at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium on February 21, 2006 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images)
This is one of the most unforgettable moments for Arsenal, being a Champions League night. A single goal from the legendary Thierry Henry confirmed Real Madrid’s defeat, right in their home ground; Arsenal also became the first English team to beat Real Madrid at home.
Clinching the title at White Hart Lane
This happened in 2004, when they got the one point needed to seal the title, after a 2-2 draw, thanks to great goals by Vieira and Pires, which were later equalized by Spurs’ Redknapp and Keane. They celebrated their league triumph right in the home of their rivals.
Many Arsenal fans and players alike look back at this moment with lots of nostalgia.
The great move to Emirates Stadium
Building the Emirates stadium, which is the current home for Arsenal, was done to ensure it has enough capacity and facilities for the smooth running of matches. The departure from Highbury, a place that held some great memories for Arsenal, was a bit sad, but a great moment for the team and fans because they were moving to a state-of-the-art stadium where they could watch and play the beautiful game.
The team looks forward to winning trophies in this stadium, and even though it’s been years, they still look forward to the day, which will of course be added to the list of greatest moments.
