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2022/23 Finish - 2nd Place, Champions League
A big club making big moves this offseason hoping to challenge Man City. Will they have enough depth to handle the rigors of a Champions League schedule? The Gooner’s ran out of gas late last season and had to settle for second. The off season has been a busy one as depth has been the focus, spending $250M so far this off-season on acquisitions while only selling for $25M.
The Club
Located in North London (Islington)
Emirates Stadium, 60,000 capacity
Rough estimates
$550M Annual Revenue (11th worldwide, 6th PL)
$150M Player Payroll (and rising)
History on the Pitch
13 league titles, last in 2004
A record 14 FA Cups
Longest top league run (1913)
Arsene Wenger, manager 1996-2018 finished top 4 all but 17 & 18
Nicknamed the “Invincibles” in 2002 for not losing a match
Ownership - Stan Kroenke
Stan can be polarizing. The Rams relocation to LA? Bad TV deals in Denver? When he fired 55 employees after an FA Cup win and Arsenal fans went crazy? Often there has been animosity towards Americans in English Soccer Clubs. Much due to the lack of connection and commitment to the club or their fans. Too much business, not enough passion. That being said, it’s been quite a run for Stan, winning the NBA, NFL, & NHL titles with the Nuggets (23), Rams (22) and Avalanche (20). AND Arsenal’s 2nd (23).
Sponsorship
Kit: Adidas
Shirt: Fly Emirates
Sleeve: Visit Rwanda
Home Away
Biggest Rival - North London Derby
Tottenham Hotspur – 4 miles apart
Arsenal W86 L67 D54
Only 8 players have ever played for both teams in the Derby
Gunners finished ahead of Spurs 21 straight seasons ending in 2017
Since 2017, Spurs finished ahead of Gunners until the 23 season
The Culture
3rd highest attendance in EPL with a large international fanbase, estimated as the 3rd largest in the world at 125M fans. Like the Green Bay Packers, Arsenal has a “fanshare” program where fans buy shares of the club that allows them to attend shareholder meetings. Arsenal has been characterized for their dissatisfaction they seem to have towards the club, even during times of success.
St Totteringham’s Day - The day when Arsenal have gathered enough points to be mathematically assured to finish ahead of Tottenham in the table. Arsenal had a St T Day for 22 straight years, until it was not celebrated from 2017 to 2022. April 21, 2023 St Totteringham’s Day was celebrated when The Gunners drew with Southampton.
Supporters You May Recognize
Queen of England
Benedict Cumberbatch
Mick Jagger
Piers Morgan
Song
Game Day Pub Guide
Fan Sites
Official Twitter
@Arsenal
High Follows on Twitter
@AFTVMedia (810k)
@T0tallyArsenal (57k)
@TheArsenal1913 (25k)
The Team
The Gaffer
Mikel Arteta (Spain), 41yo
Since 2019, former Arsenal player who assisted at Man City in 2016
Odds
To Win +700
Top 4 -130
Top 10 -5000
Relegated +50000
Roster Notes
Full Roster click link
Projected to finish 2nd
USMNT Matt Turner is currently the back-up Keeper, Folarin Balogun Forward and Auston Trusty Center Back both return from Loan.
Martin Odegaard (24), a midfielder from Norway is Captain.
Declan Rice (from West Ham) $125M fee and Kai Havertz (from Chelsea) for $90M.
Have added a lot of depth and quality to contend.
