What is there to say about Arsenal Football Club? They went from being simply known as Dial Square back in 1886, a bunch of munitions workers looking for some fun after their weapon making, to the multimillion-pound football behemoth that they are today. Even though they haven’t won the Premier League since the 2003-04 season, they certainly still entertain well!
Join us as we take a look at the Gunners’ famous Premier League victories, from their creation to the present day. If you feel inspired after looking at this list, why not try your hand at betting on your favourite clubs in the Premier League? With generous bonuses and a range of betting lines available, you are sure to find a way to join in on the action. Then, you’ll be more involved and more interested in the matches than if you were simply watching.
Their first taste of victory
When Arsenal was first formed in 1886, they didn’t consider how big they’d become. They also had to be patient as the early years weren’t kind to the southern parts of England in football, where the audience wasn’t as passionate. It wasn’t until 1931 that Arsenal finally took home their first football league first-division title, managed by Herbert Chapman, taking the football away from the north.
Their first victory came very comfortably, with a seven-point advantage over their northern Birmingham-based rivals, Aston Villa, with 66 points to 59.
1932-33 season
The 1932 season started and ended like the previous season, missing out by two points. They weren’t going to let it happen again. After a hard-fought season, they ended with a comfortable four-point advantage over Aston Villa, who were becoming quite irritating to Arsenal.
1933-34 season
This season saw the rise of the now sensational Tottenham Hotspur, finishing the 1934 season in third place, Huddersfield Town finishing second and The Gunners finishing first with a steady margin of three points to spare.
1934-35 season
The 1935 First Division season was like any other for Arsenal, predictably winning the league again with an easy four-point advantage over Sunderland, and a nine-point advantage over third-place Sheffield Wednesday.
1937-38 season
After a couple of seasons, Arsenal came back with business to attend to. They ended at the top of the league table with an impressive 52 points, though it was narrow with only a single point over the runners-up Wolverhampton Wanderers and two points over Preston North End. It was to be their last Division One win before the outbreak of World War 2.
1947-48 season
Now that the war was over, Arsenal could get back to business. They wasted very little time securing their first title post-war when they finished top of the table with a very comfortable seven-point advantage over Manchester United and Burnley, which was clearly the way they wanted to start their new post-war team!
1952-53 season
With the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II on the horizon, a London-based team needed to win the First Division League that year for patriotic glory; sure enough, they did! Arsenal ended top of the table with a hard-earned first-place spot over Preston North End, only winning on goal difference — a very proud moment in their careers.
1970-71 season
After a wait of 17 years, they finally ended at the top of the table again with a single-point difference over northern rivals Leeds United. They finally put an end to a long spell of mid-table performances.
1988-89 season
After another 17 years, Arsenal finally won in a more modern setting, taking Liverpool FC’s spot on a simple matter of goal difference. They delighted their fans with their hard work and performance to show that Arsenal was not going to get pushed around!
1990-1991 season
After only two years, Arsenal quickly saw themselves back at the top of the table. They took out their Liverpool rivals with a highly comfortable seven-point difference and were 14 points clear of third place Crystal Palace.
1997-98 Premier League season
With the new Premier League taking over from the Football League Division One, it was a case of playing with the best teams in the country. Arsenal’s first taste of victory in the Premier League came at the cost of a single point against four-time Premier League Winners Manchester United, making it a very hard-earned victory.
2001-02 Premier League season
This season would be their second to last Premier League victory to date, destroying their long-time rivals Liverpool by a steady seven points and seeing off their Manchester-based opponents by 10 points. It would be their last Premier League victory until their record-breaking season a year later.
The Invincibles season of 2003-2004
When it came to Arsenal’s 2003 season, they had high hopes of winning the Premier League, even more than normal. With an exceptional season before under Arsene Wenger, they were the favourites to win. However, nobody could have ever prepared themselves for just how well they would win, setting new records and feats that are still unmatched 20 years later.
Their 2003 season kicked off like any other, a string of relatively simple opening matches against the likes of Middlesbrough and Everton. After quickly pushing them aside, they even put Manchester City away with a 2-1 victory. However, their next game against Portsmouth resulted in a rather challenging draw.
As the games passed, Arsenal kept their unbeaten run, pushing past team after team, regardless of whether they picked up a single point or all three. They seemed unstoppable, to say the least. Christmas came and they were still undefeated. It appeared the game now was to try not to lose in the Premier League.
Game after game went by, taking on the likes of Chelsea, Manchester United and rivals Tottenham Hotspur. As the games went on, they remained unbeaten. Then the final match came. Arsenal against Leicester City at home. Even though their Premier League victory had already been assured three games ago, their new record was at stake.
The game started and ended like any other, although it was close at some stages. It eventually ended 2-1 to Arsenal, capping their unbeaten season and granting them the nickname “The Invincibles” due to their efforts that season. They had more than a simple league title to celebrate; they achieved a new feat in Premier League football that hasn’t been matched since then.