Arsenal FC: News, Matches, and Fan Culture in London

When you think of Arsenal FC, England’s iconic football club founded in 1886, known for its red and white kits and historic Premier League success. Also known as The Gunners, it’s more than a team—it’s a way of life for hundreds of thousands across North London and beyond. Whether you’re catching a match at the Emirates Stadium or debating last weekend’s lineup over a pint near Highbury, Arsenal FC runs through the city like a pulse. It’s not just about goals and trophies; it’s about loyalty, history, and the quiet pride of watching your team play with style—even when the results don’t always match the hope.

The club’s identity is tied to London in ways most teams aren’t. Unlike clubs that moved cities or lost their roots, Arsenal has stayed put since 1913, turning Highbury into legend and the Emirates into a modern temple of football. The Emirates Stadium, the home ground of Arsenal FC since 2006, located in Holloway, North London, with a capacity of over 60,000 isn’t just a venue—it’s a gathering point. On match days, the streets around the stadium buzz with fans wearing scarves, singing old chants, and sharing stories from decades past. And while the Premier League brings global attention, the real heartbeat of Arsenal FC is local: the pub near Finsbury Park where generations of families meet before kickoff, the school kids in Islington wearing the number 10 jersey, the community groups that run free coaching clinics for teens.

What makes Arsenal different isn’t just its past glory—it’s how it keeps evolving. New signings spark debates. Young academy players get called up. Managers come and go, but the fans? They stay. And that’s why the stories you’ll find here aren’t just about transfers or tactics. They’re about what happens when a football club becomes part of a city’s soul. You’ll read about the quiet moments—like fans leaving flowers at the old Highbury gates after a loss—and the loud ones—like the roar that shook the Emirates when a teenager scored their first Premier League goal. You’ll find guides to the best pubs near the stadium, how to get tickets without paying triple, and why so many Londoners still swear by the old ‘Invincibles’ even if they weren’t born yet.

This collection doesn’t try to cover every match or every rumor. It focuses on what matters to those who live it: the culture, the community, the real London side of Arsenal FC. Whether you’ve been following since the 90s or just got your first scarf last season, you’ll find something here that feels like home.