Arsenal FC

Love the Gunners, first because of Arsene Wenger. His management style, consistency, and man, he looks great in the long Puma rain slicker thing he wears!

Any team whose first four letters is «Arse» is going to be fine with me. Indeed this is a very fine «Arse» indeed. It used to be the finest «Arse» in the land but these days it’s struggling to keep itself up to its previously established standards.
First-​Hand Experience: Unilocal asked me to include more information about my personal experience with this team, so as I mentioned when I reviewed their new stadium, I’ve seen them play live many times, at old and new stadium, and away from home as well. I don’t think the Emirates has the same atmosphere as the old stadium did, but it’s an absolute palace, and if you can afford the tickets, this is one of the best teams to watch in all of Europe.
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Arsenal is my second favourite team out of the «big teams» (since Newcastle really can’t be considered that anymore). I’m a massive Liverpool fan, but I have huge respect for Arsenal ever since Wenger came along and established a wonderful philosophy that is great to watch. Most of his success came early on, but he’s starting to win FA Cups again so maybe he’ll get back on the Premier League trail soon or finally put a Champions League in the cabinet of this club. They must be very hurt that Chelsea won one instead.
Watching Thierry Henry play was one of the greatest joys. Highbury was a lovely little ground, but the new Emirates stadium is an absolute palace and they did a great job with it. They were founded in 1886 and play in red and white.
They were originally a South East London team but are now the pride of North London. They’ve won the Premier League 13 times, making them London’s most successful team. Their first was in 1931, then 33, 34, 35, 38, 48, 53, 71, then 89 and 91 right in the middle of the Liverpool dominance, with George Graham as their manager. Then 98, 02 and 04 under Arsene Wenger, perhaps their greatest ever manager and team. They are the only team ever to be «Invincible» in the modern era, unbeaten in an entire season.
They’ve also won the FA Cup 11 times including 93, 98, 02, 03, 05 and 14, and all but the 93 of those were Wenger. They’ve only won the League Cup twice, and in Europe they’ve only won the Cup Winners Cup, in 1994.
One of the greatest clubs in the world, no doubt. Their fans are generally friendly too.
If you happen to be in East London, stop by the Brick Lane Beigel Bake and get a Salt Beef on a bagel. Amazing. In North London, try a Doner Kebab from the Best Turkish Kebab House in Stoke Newington.