Arsenal Anthem

Quick Facts

Primary usage:: Post-victory celebrations and pre-match atmosphere

Lore & Background

Herbert Chapman's arrival in 1925, his introduction of the WM formation, floodlights, and shirt numbers, and the subsequent trophy-laden period of the 1930s. It also mentions Arsène Wenger's record seven FA Cup wins and the 'Invincibles' team that went 49 games unbeaten between 2003 and 2004.

Reader's Guide

It mentions the motto 'Victoria Concordia Crescit' (Victory Through Harmony) but does not provide instructions on matchday rituals or singing traditions.

Did You Know?

Arsenal was founded in October 1886 by David Danskin and fifteen fellow munitions workers as Dial Square.
The club holds a record 14 FA Cup victories, more than any other team.
Between 1998 and 2017, Arsenal qualified for the UEFA Champions League for an English football record of nineteen consecutive seasons.
Arsène Wenger's third title-winning team set an English record with 49 unbeaten top-flight league games between 2003 and 2004.
In 1893, Arsenal became the first club from southern England to join the Football League.