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Arsenal's 2019–20 campaign had seen defensive frailties and a lack of creativity lead to a disappointing eighth-place finish in the league, the club's lowest for a quarter of a century, but a successful FA Cup run and increasing promise under new coach and former cup-winning captain Mikel Arteta gave them increased optimism for the season ahead.
The 2019–20 season was Arsenal's 28th season in the Premier League, their 94th consecutive season in the top flight of English football and 103rd season in the top flight overall. [ 4 ] [ 5 ] The club participated in the Premier League , FA Cup , EFL Cup and UEFA Europa League .
When Arsenal was founded in 1886 by munition workers' from Woolwich, the club resisted the lure of professionalism and remained an amateur side. [12] Success in local cup competitions soon followed, and a tie against Derby County in the FA Cup on 17 January 1891 led to the opposition approaching two of Arsenal's players, in view of offering them professional contracts. [12]
The club's name, which shortly changed to Woolwich Arsenal, was shortened to Arsenal in 1914, a year after moving to Highbury. [4] Despite finishing fifth in the Second Division in 1914–15 , Arsenal rejoined the First Division at the expense of local rivals Tottenham Hotspur when football resumed after the First World War. [ 5 ]
A 89th-minute goal from Daniëlle van de Donk proving to be the difference between the two teams that evening, the fixture ending in 0–1 and Arsenal maintaining their good start to the league season. [8] Brighton & Hove Albion visited Meadow Park on 29 September for the third league game of the season. The Gunners ran out clear 4–0 victors ...
The 2020 FA Cup final, known officially as the Heads Up FA Cup final, was an association football match played behind closed doors between Arsenal and Chelsea at Wembley Stadium in London, England on 1 August 2020; it was originally scheduled for 23 May, but it was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Download QR code; Print/export Download as PDF; Printable version; ... In the 1919–20 season, the Arsenal F.C. played 42 games, of which it won 15, drew 12 and lost ...
The 1920–21 season was Arsenal's 2nd consecutive season in the top division of English football after playing in the London Combination league for several years. The team played 42 games, of which it won 15, drew 14, and lost 13.