Arsenal: Quick Facts

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Man City suffers third straight Premier League loss at Forest and Arsenal opens 6-point lead • Nov. 7, 2026, 4:05 PM ET (AP)

Arsenal beats Liverpool 1-0 to end Anfield torment and go top of the Premier League • Nov. 1, 2026, 2:42 PM ET (AP)

Man City, Liverpool win shootouts in English League Cup as Fleetwood discovers next opponent • Oct. 28, 2026, 6:57 PM ET (AP)

Fleetwood's Cod Army still reveling after pulling off major cup upset over Arsenal • Oct. 28, 2026, 1:20 PM ET (AP)

Arsenal loses to 4th-tier Fleetwood on penalties in English League Cup stunner • Oct. 27, 2026, 7:04 PM ET (AP)

Facts

Also Known As	Royal Arsenal • Arsenal Football Club • the Gunners • Woolwich Arsenal
Date	1886 - present
Headquarters	London
Areas Of Involvement	football
Related People	Joseph Mercer • Viv Anderson

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