Thread: Arsenal FC

Nation: England
Founded: 1886
Status: Professional
Reputation: Continental
Chairman Status: Enjoying life at the club
Favoured Personnel: Thierry Henry, Arsene Wenger, Tony Adams, Patrick Vieira
Fierce Rivals: Chelsea, Liverpool, Tottenham and Man Utd
Other Rivals: West Ham
Stadium: Emirates Stadium
Capacity: 60432
Pitch Size: Length: 102m Width:68m
Training Facilities: Top training facilities
Youth Facilities: Excellent youth facilities + youth acadamy
Media Prediction: 4th
Captain: William Gallas
Feeder Clubs: Barnet (England), BEC (Thailand), Boreham Wood (England), Gia Lai (Vietnam)
Transfer Budget: £25m
Wage Budget: £1.1m



Arsenal were originally founded in 1886 as Dial Square by workers at the Royal Arsenal in Woolwich. They were renamed Woolwich Arsenal after turning professional and then after moving to their new home at Arsenal Stadium in Highbury in 1913 they were simply known as Arsenal having dropped the Woolwich from their name the following year. In 1925 Herbert Chapman was appointed as manager and is recognised for bringing the club its first period of success in the 1930’s due to his revolutionary tactics and his ability to secure the signings of star players. With the suspension of English professional football during the Second World War having been lifted Arsenal further developed their growing reputation with League and Cup wins. However as a club they were unable to find the form which had catapulted them to the top of the English game in the 1930's. Due to this dip in form the club failed to win any of the major trophies in the 1950’s and 60’s. Success beckoned yet again for the London club in the 1970’s as they lifted their first European trophy and secured their first League and FA Cup double in the 1970-1971 season. Again the club suffered from a loss of form in the late 1970’s and came out losers in no less than three FA Cup finals. The appointment of George Graham as manager in 1986 heralded a return to the glory days of the 1930’s for the London side and they enjoyed a period of success. However Graham’s good work and record were sensationally tarnished after it was dramatically revealed that he had accepted kickbacks from an agent for signing certain players. George Graham was duly sacked by the club in 1995. The recent success of Arsenal has been mainly down to the management style of the Frenchman Arsene Wenger who was appointed manager in 1996. A new training regime accompanied by new tactics and an injection of foreign players developed Arsenal into one of the strongest clubs in the Premiership. They famously won the title in the 2003-2004 season without losing a single match. In the 2005-2006 Arsenal reached the Champions League Final becoming the first club from London ever to do so in the competition’s history. However they were beaten 2-1 by the victorious FC Barcelona. They remain bitter rivals of fellow North Londoners and neighbours Tottenham Hotspur.



Domestic

First Division or Premier League
Winners (13): 1930–31, 1932–33, 1933–34, 1934–35, 1937–38, 1947–48, 1952–53, 1970–71, 1988–89, 1990–91, 1997–98, 2001–02, 2003–04
Runners-up (8): 1925–26, 1931–32, 1972–73, 1998–99, 1999–2000, 2000–01, 2002–03, 2004–05

Second Division
Runners-up (1): 1903–04

FA Cup
Winners (10): 1929–30, 1935–36, 1949–50, 1970–71, 1978–79, 1992–93, 1997–98, 2001–02, 2002–03, 2004–05 Runners-up (7): 1926–27, 1931–32, 1951–52, 1971–72, 1977–78, 1979–80, 2000–01

League Cup
Winners (2): 1986–87, 1992–93
Runners-up (4): 1967–68, 1968–69, 1987–88, 2006–07

Charity Shields and Community Shields
Winners (12): 1930, 1931, 1933, 1934, 1938, 1948, 1953, 1991 (shared), 1998, 1999, 2002, 2004
Runners-up (7): 1935, 1936, 1979, 1989, 1993, 2003, 2005

European

UEFA Champions League
Runners-up (1): 2005–06

European Cup Winners' Cup
Winners (1): 1993–94
Runners-up (2): 1979–80, 1994–95

Inter-Cities Fairs Cup
Winners (1): 1969–70

UEFA Cup
Runners-up (1): 1999–2000

UEFA Super Cup
Runners-up (1): 1994





















Name: Manuel Almunia
Born: May 19, 1977 Pamplona, Spain
Position: Goalkeeper
Squad Number: 1
Previous Club's: Osasuna B, Cartagonova, Sabadell, Celta Vigo, Eibar (loan), Recreativo, Huelva (loan) & Albacete (loan)
Joined Arsenal: July 18, 2004
Arsenal Debut: Manchester City (a)Carling Cup October 27, 2004 Won 2-1
FM08 Rating: 9.1/10
My Personal Statement: Manuel is a great player he has proved that he is worth the place for Arsenal over the pass season!
Strength's: Aerial Abillity - 16, Handling - 19, One On Ones - 16 & Reflexes - 18
Weaknesses: Eccentricity - 6 & Tendency To Punch - 11

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Name: Lukasz Fabianski
Born: April 18, 1985 Kostrzyn Nad Odra, Poland
Position: Goalkeeper
Squad Number: 21
Previous Club's: Lech, Poznan, Legia & Warsaw
Joined Arsenal: May 26, 2007
Arsenal Debut: Newcastle United (h)Carling Cup September 25, 2007 Won 2-0
FM08 Rating: 6.8/10
My Personal Statement: Future star, and next Arsenal goalie when Almunia leave's!
Strength's: Aerial Abillity - 16, Communication - 16, Handling - 17, Reflexes - 16 & Throwing - 17
Weaknesses: Eccentricity - 6 & Tendency To Punch - 10

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Name: Bacary Sagna
Born: February 14, 1983 Sens, France
Position: Defender
Squad Number: 3
Previous Club: Auxerre
Joined Arsenal: July 12, 2007
Arsenal Debut: Fulham (h)Premier League July 12, 2007 Won 2-1
First Arsenal Goal: Chelsea (a)Premier League March 23, 2008 Lost 2-1
FM08 Rating: 8.3/10
My Personal Statement: Great defender, and is always spot on!
Strength's: Crossing - 16, Heading - 16, Marking - 17 & Tackling - 17
Weaknesses: Finishing - 8, Free Kicks - 7, Long Throws - 8 & Penalty Taking - 5

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Name: Kolo Toure
Born: March 19, 1981Sokuora Bouake, Ivory Coast
Position: Defender
Squad Number: 5
Previous Club: Asec Mimosas
Joined Arsenal: February 14, 2002
Arsenal Debut: Liverpool (n)Community Shield August 11, 2002 Won 1-0
First Arsenal Goal: Chelsea (a)Premier League September 01, 2002 Drew 1-1
FM08 Rating: 8.7/10
My Personal Statement: Quality defender, everything about him is quality!
Strength's: Heading - 16, Marking - 16 & Tackling - 17
Weaknesses: Corners - 3 & Long Throws - 5

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Name: William Gallas
Born: August 17, 1977 Asnières, France
Position: Defender
Squad Number: 10
Previous Club's: Caen, Marseille & Chelsea
Joined Arsenal: August 31, 2006
Arsenal Debut: Middlesbrough (h)Premier League September 09, 2006 Drew 1-1
First Arsenal Goal: Sheffield United (h)Premier League September 23, 2006 Won 3-0
FM08 Rating: 9.1/10
My Personal Statement: Outstanding defender, but is also a bit of a moaner!
Strength's: Heading - 16, Marking - 17 & Tackling - 17
Weaknesses: Corners - 1, Free-Kicks - 2 & Long Throws - 5

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Name: Alex Song
Born: September 09, 1987 Douala, Cameroon
Position: Defender
Squad Number: 17
Previous Club: Bastia
Joined Arsenal: August 12, 2005
Arsenal Debut: Everton (h)Premier League September 19, 2005 Won 2-0
First Arsenal Goal: Liverpool (a)Carling Cup January 09, 2007 Won 6-3
FM08 Rating: 7.2
My Personal Statement: I think hes ok, just needs to work harder in matches!
Strength's: Passing - 14 & Tackling - 15
Weaknesses: Corners - 5 & Long Throws - 10

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Name: Mikael Silvestre
Born: August 09, 1977 Chambray-les-Tours, France
Position: Defender
Squad Number: 18
Previous Club's: Rennes, Inter Milan & Manchester United
Joined Arsenal: August 20, 2008
Arsenal Debut: Everton (h)Premier League October 18, 2008 Won 3-1
FM08 Rating: 8.0
My Personal Statement: Strong and clean lad, always tackles fairly and is never dirty!
Strength's: Heading - 16 & Tackling - 16
Weaknesses: Long Throws - 6 & Passing - 10

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Name: Gael Clichy
Born: July 26, 1985 Toulouse, France
Position: Defender
Squad Number: 22
Previous Club: AS Cannes
Joined Arsenal: August 04, 2003
Arsenal Debut: Rotherham United (h)Carling Cup October 28, 2003 Drew 1-1 (Won on pen)
FM08 Rating: 8.9/10
My Personal Statement: Brilliant wing back, i always thought he would be the next ashley cole!
Strength's: Crossing - 15, Dribbling - 15, First Touch - 15, Tackling - 16 & Technique - 15
Weaknesses: Corners - 6, Finishing - 9, Free-Kicks - 4, Long Throws - 7 & Penalty Taking - 7

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Name: Abou Diaby
Born: May 11, 1986 Paris, France
Position: Midfielder
Squad Number: 2
Previous Club: Auxerre
Joined Arsenal: January 13, 2006
Arsenal Debut: Everton (a)Premier League January 21, 2006 Lost 0-1
First Arsenal Goal: Aston Villa (h)Premier League April 01, 2006 Won 5-0
FM08 Rating:7.9/10
My Personal Statement: Going to be a superstar when he is older, at the moment he is top knotch aswell!
Strength's: Long Shots - 15 & Technique - 15
Weaknesses: Crossing - 8, Finishing - 10 & Long Throws - 9

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Name: Cesc Fabregas
Born: May 04, 1987 Vilessoc de Mar, Casal de Curacion, Spain
Position: Midfielder
Squad Number: 4
Previous Club: Barcelona
Joined Arsenal: September 11, 2003
Arsenal Debut: Rotherham United (h)Carling Cup October 28, 2003 Drew 1-1 (Won pens)
First Arsenal Goal: Wolves (h)Carling Cup December 02, 2003 Won 5-1
FM08 Rating:9.9/10
My Personal Statement: Top-Class midfielder and still young, brilliant player!
Strength's: First Touch - 17, Passing - 20 & Technique - 19
Weaknesses: Heading - 9 & Long Throws - 6

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Name: Tomas Rosicky
Born: October 04, 1980 Prague, Czech Republic
Position: Midfielder
Squad Number: 7
Previous Club's: CKD Kompensory, Sparta Prague & Borussia Dortmund
Joined Arsenal: May 23, 2006
Arsenal Debut: Dinamo Zagreb (a)Champions League August 09, 2006 Won 3-0
First Arsenal Goal: Hamburg (a)Champions League September 13, 2006 Won 2-1
FM08 Rating: 8.9/10
My Personal Statement: Despite injury this guy is brilliant, he has a lethal shot!
Strength's: Corners - 16, Passing - 17 & Technique - 17
Weaknesses: Heading - 9, Long Throws - 4 & Tackling - 9

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Name: Samir Nasri
Born: June 26, 1987 Marseille, France
Position: Midfielder
Squad Number: 8
Previous Club: Marseille
Joined Arsenal: July 11, 2008
Arsenal Debut: W.B.A. (h)Premier League August 16, 2008 Won 1-0
First Arsenal Goal: W.B.A. (h)Premier League August 16, 2008 Won 1-0
FM08 Rating: 9.1/10
My Personal Statement: Great talent, and is still young so brilliant for the future!
Strength's: Dribbling - 16, First Touch - 15, Passing - 16 & Technique - 16
Weaknesses: Finishing - 8, Heading - 7, Marking - 5 & Tackling - 5


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Name: Emmanuel Eboue
Born: June 04, 1983 Abidjan, Ivory Coast
Position: Midfielder
Squad Number: 27
Previous Club's: Asec Mimosas & Beveren
Joined Arsenal: January 02, 2005
Arsenal Debut: Stoke City (h)FA Cup January 29, 2005 Won 2-1
First Arsenal Goal: Sunderland (a)Carling Cup October 25, 2005 Won 3-0
FM08 Rating: 8.3/10
My Personal Statement: Powerful & fast defender!
Strength's: Crossing - 15, Dribbling - 15, Marking - 15 & Tackling - 15
Weaknesses: Corners - 6, Finishing - 9 & Long Throws - 10

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Name: Eduardo
Born: February 25, 1983 Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
Position: Striker
Squad Number: 9
Previous Club's: CBF Nova Kennedy, Bangu Atletico Clube, Inter Zapresic & Dinamo Zagreb
Joined Arsenal: July 03, 2007
Arsenal Debut: Blackburn Rovers (a) Premier League August 19, 2007 Drew 1-1
First Arsenal Goal: Sparta Prague (h) Champions League August 29, 2007 Won 3-0
FM08 Rating: 9.3/10
My Personal Statement: Without that awful injury this lad would be brilliant, and he was back than!
Strength's: Dribbling - 16, Finishing - 18, Penalty Taking - 16 & Technique - 16
Weaknesses: Long Throws - 5, Marking - 5 & Tackling - 6

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Name: Robin van Persie
Born: August 06, 1983 Rotterdam, Netherlands
Position: Striker
Squad Number: 11
Previous Club: Feyenoord
Joined Arsenal: May 17, 2004
Arsenal Debut: Manchester United (n)Community Shield August 08, 2004 Won 3-1
First Arsenal Goal: Manchester City (a) Carling Cup October 27, 2004 Won 2-1
FM08 Rating: 9.5/10
My Personal Statement: His finish is a finish nobody has!
Strength's: Corners - 17, Finishing - 17, First Touch - 16, Free Kicks - 17, Penalty Taking - 16 & Technique - 18
Weaknesses: Long Throws - 9, Marking - 8 & Tackling - 7


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Name: Theo Walcott
Born: March 16, 1989 Middlesex, England
Position: Striker
Squad Number: 14
Previous Club: Southampton
Joined Arsenal: January 20, 2006
Arsenal Debut: Aston Villa (h) Premier League August 19, 2006 Drew 1-1
First Arsenal Goal: Chelsea (n) Carling Cup Final February 25, 2007 Lost 2-1
FM08 Rating: 8.7/10
My Personal Statement: Brilliant for the future, and his a great present!
Strength's: Dribbling - 14, First Touch - 14 & Technique - 13
Weaknesses: Heading - 6, Long Throws - 4 & Tackling - 6

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Name: Emmanuel Adebayor
Born: February 26, 1984 Lome, Togo
Position: Striker
Squad Number: 25
Previous Club's: Metz & Monaco
Joined Arsenal: January 13, 2006
Arsenal Debut: Birmingham City (a) Premier League February 04, 2006 Won 2-0
First Arsenal Goal: Birmingham City (a) Premier League February 04, 2006 Won 2-0
FM08 Rating: 8.6/10
My Personal Statement: He has a good abillity, but can not always get past a player
Strength's: Dribbling - 15, Finishing - 17 & Heading - 16
Weaknesses: Corners - 5 & Tackling - 4

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Name: Nicklas Bendtner
Born: January 16, 1988 Copenhagen, Denmark
Position: Striker
Squad Number: 26
Previous Club: FC Copenhagen
Joined Arsenal: August 01, 2004
Arsenal Debut: Sunderland (a)Carling Cup October 25, 2005 Won 3-0
First Arsenal Goal: Newcastle United (h) Carling Cup September 25, 2007 Won 2-0
FM08 Rating: 8.4/10
My Personal Statement: What a great player for his age, has a great potential and current ability!
Strength's: Finishing - 16, First Touch - 17, Heading - 16 & Technique - 16
Weaknesses: Long Throws - 3, Marking - 3 & Tackling - 5

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for a tactic its hard to find the right one, but i think this one is a brilliant tactic for Arsenal and should work out fine, This tactic is called 4-3-1-2 Arsenal i hope for anybody that uses this will become great, this tactic will also be good for away matches aswell.

if this does not work i would use something attacking, something which uses pace on the wings and could create lots of space, have two wingers and two attackers and see what happens!



GK - Almunia
DR - Sagna
DC - Toure
DC - Gallas
DL - Clichy
MR - Walcott
MC - Fabregas
MC - Rosicky
ML -Nasri
ST - Eduardo
ST - Van Persie

That is with a 4-4-2 formation, this is just giving you a clue of the bestest line-up!















Full name: Doniéber Alexander Marangon(DONI)
Date of birth: October 22, 1979 (age 28)
Place of birth: Jundiaí, Brazil
Height: 1.95 m (6 ft 5 in)
Playing position: Goalkeeper
Rating: 9.8/10
Why Sign Him? Would be a great first team goalkeeper, he will be youre number 1 goalie, and with his stats you should have a top goal difference!



Full name: Xabier Alonso Olano
Date of birth: 25 November 1981 (age 26)
Place of birth: Tolosa, Basque Country, Spain
Height: 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Playing position: Centre midfielder
Rating: 9.4/10
Why Sign Him? he is brilliant, and imagine him with Fabregas! Worth trying him with fabregas
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Thanks & Enjoy

Woah Chris you're going guide mad! :-X

Don't rate Walcott high on the game, his stats aren't too great but Im sure we'll see a big difference on 09...and I saw Diaby being sold for 32mil to Milan once. Nordveit will be great when hes older and Wilshere and some other players.

I think most people who have used Arsenal will agree their only signing they need is possibly a defensive signing. I wouldn't be too surprised if Eduardo's stats lower. And isn't goalkeeper having lower eccentricity better?

All in all good guide.
My rating: 8.5/10 - A lot of description and a very excellent guide in general.

Chris i love sitting in my comfortbale spining PC Chair and reading your guides there awesome kiu

Fab guide m8

Wow! Just wow!

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Keep up the great work lad.