There are some that would argue that Arsenal’s encounters with Crystal Palace don’t really count as a derby, given how far outside of London it feels as if the Eagles actually are. That being said, when you remember that one of Palace’s fiercest rivalries is with Brighton & Hove Albion, it is far to ponder … Read more
In some ways, Arsenal versus Burnley is the very definition of a clash of cultures. The Gunners are the essence of a North London club, promising a shiny stadium, countless trophy wins and a supporter base that includes celebrities and politicians. Burnley, on the other hand, are a football club that sit in the heart … Read more
Arsenal have bigger rivals than West Ham, with the obvious being Spurs, their number one enemy, and Chelsea, the closest London club to them in terms of overall success. Equally, West Ham fans generally have greater feelings of animosity towards Millwall and Spurs. Nonetheless, as London teams that are separated by only a few miles, … Read more
In the strictest sense, matches between Arsenal and Fulham are derbies, given the fact that the two clubs are based in London. In reality, though, it is unlikely that either team really thinks of the other as one of their major rivals in the city. Even if we ignore the fact that Arsenal have been … Read more
In some ways, there isn’t really a rivalry between Arsenal and Newcastle United. The two clubs have rarely shared periods of success in which they were going at each other over the biggest prizes in the game. Prior to the advent of the Premier League, for example, Arsenal won the top-flight title ten times and … Read more
Arsenal and Manchester City first played each other way back in 1893, although back then it was billed as Woolwich Arsenal versus Ardwick. The Gunners got the upper hand that day, winning 1-0, but of course in the 21st century it has very much been the Manchester outfit that has come out on top. That … Read more
The Gunners haven’t had a huge amount of beef with Bournemouth over the years in the same way that they have against their fellow London sides or clubs that they’ve battled for titles such as Liverpool. Even so, there have been a few big clashes between the two sides and some famous wins for Arsenal. … Read more
It would be untrue to suggest that Arsenal and Southampton is some massive derby in which supporters of the two teams generally hate each other. Having said that, the Gunners have enjoyed some big games against the South coast side, including a prolonged period where the Londoners didn’t lost a home game against the Saints. … Read more
In terms of a ‘rivalry’ with a Merseyside-based team, there is little between Arsenal and Everton when compared to the one between Arsenal and Liverpool. That is largely down to the lack of success that Everton have enjoyed over the years, with the 1980s being the last time that they were successful for anything like … Read more
In terms of London teams, there is a bizarre rivalry in place between Brighton & Hove Albion and Crystal Palace. The same cannot be said about Arsenal, with the two sides not having faced each much in an historical sense. There is also the fact that the two teams pushes for success have never really … Read more