The one and only fan favorite football club established in England was officially founded in 1886 in Woolwich, England. Arsenal became the first football club from south to join England football league in 1983. In 1913,Arsenal moved to north to Arsenal Stadium in Highbury. In total Arsenal have won 13 premier leagues and 10 FA cups. By 1930, they had won 5 league championship titles and two FA cups. The 21st century was more favorable to this club as they were unbeatable in 2003-04. They had 49 matches unbeaten and made a national record. Therefore they were named "THE INVINCIBLE".
Arsenal have a long lasting rivalry with the nearest neighboring club TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR. They have regular contest which is called "North London Derby". The rivalry started when Arsenal in 16th century invaded Tottenham hotspur and captured them. Arsenal was regarded the third most valuable club in the world in 2010.
Arsenal moved to Emirates stadium in May 2006 which is situated 500 meters from the Emirates stadium at southwest direction. The Emirates stadium can hold up to 60,335 people. The stadium was named after the sponsor, The Emirates Airline company.
Arsenal's players practice at Shenley Training center at Hertfordshire. Arsenal football academy is regarded as the best football academy in whole Europe as they warmly welcome to all sex, religion and age group players and establish a great football competition among others.
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