26 May 1989
Liverpool 0-2 Arsenal — 26 May 1989 (title decider)
Michael Thomas's last-minute goal at Anfield won Arsenal the First Division title on goals scored — the most dramatic title-decider in English football history.
Arsenal Legendary Matches
Updated June 2026 · Emirates Stadium, London
Matches that defined Arsenal. Each entry below summarises a marquee result — full editorial narratives are linked where written.
15 May 2004
The Invincibles — 38 unbeaten league games (2003–04)
Arsenal completed the 2003–04 Premier League season unbeaten — the only club to do so in the 20-team era. The unbeaten run reached 49 games before defeat at Old Trafford in October 2004.
21 May 2005
Arsenal 0-0 Manchester United (5-4 pens) — FA Cup final 2005
Arsenal were outplayed by United at the Millennium Stadium but won the FA Cup on penalties — Patrick Vieira scored the winning kick in his final game before joining Juventus.
Frequently asked questions
When was Arsenal Football Club founded?
Arsenal were founded in 1886 in Woolwich, south-east London, by workers at the Royal Arsenal munitions factory. The club moved north of the Thames to Highbury in 1913 and have been based at the Emirates Stadium since 2006.
Who is Arsenal's current manager?
Mikel Arteta has managed Arsenal since December 2019. The former club captain has rebuilt the squad around Bukayo Saka, Martin Odegaard and Declan Rice and restored Arsenal to consistent Premier League title contention.
What is Arsenal's home stadium and what is its capacity?
Arsenal play at the Emirates Stadium in Holloway, north London. It has a capacity of 60,704 and opened in 2006, replacing the historic Highbury ground.
Who are Arsenal's biggest rivals?
Arsenal's defining fixture is the North London Derby against Tottenham Hotspur. They also share a long-standing rivalry with Chelsea and a heated history with Manchester United from the Wenger-Ferguson years.
How many league titles have Arsenal won?
Arsenal have won 13 English top-flight titles, most recently the 2003-04 Premier League, when they finished the season unbeaten — the only club to do so in the 20-team era. They have also won the FA Cup a joint-record 14 times.