THE OFFICIAL ILLUSTRATED HISTORY OF ARSENAL 1886-2009

THE OFFICIAL ILLUSTRATED HISTORY OF ARSENAL 1886-2009

This official history charts Arsenal’s story from its inception in 1886 right up to the dramatic 2008/09 season. It details how Dial Square became Woolwich Arsenal, the move to Highbury, Herbert Chapman’s inspirational leadership, the famous Double of 1971, the exciting title race of 1989, the second Double of 1998, the unbeaten season of 2003/04 and the move to their current home. There is a complete statistical record of every game played in European and domestic competitions and in-depth features on North London derbies, the stars of the 1930s, Arsenal internationals, the team of 1971 and the modern French connection.