Modern football fans might not think that there would be a reason for any sort of rivalry between Arsenal and Leeds United, but older ones know exactly why there has been some enmity in place. Although Leeds are not the most successful club nowadays, often suffering the kind of yo-yo club nature that we’ve seen … Read more
The rivalry between Arsenal and Manchester United is one that has ebbed and flowed over the years. It is not based on geography, nor really on any one particular incident and, in fact, for many years these teams have not really been rivals at all. Nonetheless, when the two meet it remains a huge clash … Read more
For fans of the modern game, it is difficult to imagine a time when Arsenal and Nottingham Forest were chasing the same silverware. That is because modern football fans tend to think that the game began when the Premier League was formed in 1992, but Forest fans will remember a time long before that when … Read more
There have been some truly huge matches between Arsenal and Liverpool over the years. For the Gunners, the moment that Michael Thomas lifted the ball past Bruce Grobbelaar to secure a 2-0 win, which was enough to see them win the title at the Merseyside club’s expense, was a moment that will never be forgotten. … Read more
Arsenal and Aston Villa are two of the most historic clubs in English football, both dating back to the 19th century (Arsenal were founded in 1886 and Villa even earlier, in 1874). The Villans were founder members of the Football League, which began in 1888, in no small part due to the efforts of Villa … Read more
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
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
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 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