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ArsenalSummary
Generated byArsenal are building towards their Premier League title defence with serious intent, and the imminent signing of Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle United stands as the clearest statement of that ambition. A fee of €90m plus add-ons has been agreed between the two clubs, with the Brazilian midfielder already having settled personal terms on a long-term contract. It represents a marquee piece of business from a club that ended a 22-year wait for the league title last season and is now determined to raise the bar further.
Mikel Arteta has made that ambition explicit, describing the title win as the start of a new standard rather than a destination in itself. The squad is being shaped accordingly, though not every target has fallen into place. The pursuit of a left-wing signing has hit obstacles. Morgan Rogers chose Chelsea earlier in the summer, and hopes of landing Vinicius Junior now appear to have faded, with the Real Madrid forward expected to stay at the Bernabeu under Jose Mourinho. Intermediaries have also offered Arsenal a route to Ajax winger Mika Godts, though that remains at an early stage.
On the injury front, Jurrien Timber left the club's pre-season training camp in Spain to continue his groin rehabilitation back in London, with his fitness ahead of the competitive season still being monitored. Arsenal beat Girona 4-1 in their most recent friendly, and face Real Betis on August 5 before the Community Shield against Manchester City on August 16 in Cardiff.
Arsenal Overview
Standings
Premier League
Premier League| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | PTS | Form | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  AFC Bournemouth | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2 |  Arsenal | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 3 |  Aston Villa | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 4 |  Brentford | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 5 |  Brighton & Hove Albion | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
A group of workers from the Woolwich Arsenal Armanent Factory, who called themselves Dial Square, formed a football team in 1886. They would later rename themselves to Royal Arsenal in the same year. In 1893, the club was renamed to Woolwich Arsenal, before finally being named just Arsenal in 1919, six years after they moved to Highbury.
American billionaire Enos Stanley Kroenke is the owner of Arsenal, purchasing the club via Arsenal Holdings Limited, a subsidiary of Kroenke Sports & Entertainment (KSE).
The Emirates Stadium is the name of Arsenal's stadium. It has been the team's home ground since 2006, replacing Highbury, which served as Arsenal's home venue from 1913.
The Emirates Stadium has a capacity of 60,704 and is among the UK's biggest football venues.
Arsenal have won 48 trophies till date, including 13 league titles and a record 14 FA Cups.
Arsenal have 13 English top flight titles to their name, making them the third-most successful team behind Man Utd and Liverpool. They, however, won their last title over two decades ago.
London-born Irish defender David O'Leary sits at the top of the list for most Arsenal appearances in history. O'Leary spent 18 years at the club and made 722 appearances in all competitions, ahead of Tony Adams, George Armstrong, and Lee Dixon.
Thierry Henry is Arsenal's leading goalscorer of all-time with 228 goals in 377 games. No other Arsenal player has scored over 200 goals for the club, with Ian Wright sitting in second place (185 goals in 288 games).
Thierry Henry, Cesc Fabregas, Dennis Bergkamp, Mesut Ozil, Robert Pires, and Robin van Persie are among the popular footballing names to have played for Arsenal.
Arsene Wenger, Unai Emery, George Graham, and Herbert Chapman are among the biggest names to have been in charge of Arsenal throughout their notable history.
Arsenal have a pretty unique nickname, called The Gunners. This nickname is a reference to the club's origins in the late 19th century, when a group of workers from the Royal Arsenal armanent factory in Woolwich formed the club. That's also the reason why the Arsenal badge includes a cannon.