How Many Times Have Arsenal Won the Premier League?

Industry Insights

• Arsenal have 3 Premier League titles, all under Arsène Wenger: 1997–98, 2001–02, and 2003–04.
• The 2003–04 Invincibles campaign is the only unbeaten 38-game season in modern English football.
• Thierry Henry was a pivotal contributor, earning Golden Boots and PFA Player of the Year awards.
• In total, Arsenal have 13 English top-flight league titles, combining First Division and Premier League wins.
• Arsenal’s domestic cup record is strong, with 14 FA Cups, 2 League Cups, and 16 Community Shields.
• European success is limited, including the UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup (1993–94) and Inter-Cities Fairs Cup (1969–70).

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The Wenger Era

Wenger was named manager of Arsenal in 1996 until 2018, where he was the longest serving coach and the most successful in the club's history. However, his appointment was welcomed with little enthusiasm from the English media and his players alike, but he quickly became a fan favorite and put his name down in the history books as the first foreign manager to win the Premier League and FA Cup double in the 1997/98 season.

This would be the club's second domestic "Double" (League and FA Cup) after their first in 1970/71. The impact Wenger imposed on the club was nothing short of spectacular. In his first nine seasons at the helm, Arsenal finished first or second, proving that he was the right man for the job. His attention to detail and ability to get the best out of his players were incredibly underrated, which added to his attractive coaching technique. 

Attacking football, which focused on fluidity, technical ability to work in small spaces, and creativity that had fans and neutrals mesmerized at times. An overhaul of dietary and fitness practices that got players in shape and condition to take their game to the next level, while having elite scouting in the background, which defined his reign.

Accumulating key players had a massive influence and proved to be the difference in achieving this success. Patrick Vieira, signed from AC Milan in 1996, would later go on to be the club captain, and Thierry Henry goals lit up the Premier League in incredible fashion.

In the 2001/02 season, having ended the previous campaign as FA Cup finalists and league runners-up to Manchester United, Wenger guided Arsenal to another league and cup double, their second in four years and third in the club's history.

The Gunners were out to prove a point and did so by winning the Premier League with a seven-point margin, were unbeaten away from home, and managed a unique feat of scoring in every single match during the season. Having clinched the title with a memorable 1-0 victory against rivals Manchester United at Old Trafford, in the penultimate game of the season, put the cherry on top.

The ‘Invincibles’ Season

When it comes to Premier League history Arsenal stands out as one of the most remarkable achievements in English football history. The Gunners went through the entire season unbeaten, a feat that has not been accomplished by any other club in the Premier League era. Wenger's body of work was on full display as he guided and showed consistency on a level that had never been witnessed before.

The team played 38 games, achieving 26 wins, 12 draws, and 0 losses to secure the title with 90 points. They scored 73 goals and only conceded 26, finishing 11 points ahead of second-placed Chelsea. Wenger's 'Invincibles' were not only ruthless and well-organized but also built to compete with any side in Europe. The Premier League decided to reward Arsenal with a gold trophy for their title triumph instead of the usual silverware. 

Furthermore, this Arsenal historical performance did not stop and was part of an even larger record-breaking 49-game unbeaten run, which spanned from May 2003 to October 2004. The Gunners were well galvanized and refused to be beaten, even more so as they never trailed in the final 20 minutes of any of the undefeated 49 games. 

This team was built on a solid foundation of legendary core players, which included Henry, who won both the Premier League Golden Boot and Player of the Year awards, Vieira, who provided leadership and held the team together as captain, as well as Dennis Bergkamp, Robert Pires, and Freddie Ljungberg. The back four consisted of Lauren, Kolo Toure, Sol Campbell, and Ashley Cole, with safe hands Jens Lehmann protecting the nets, providing a blend of pace, strength, and defensive stability.

The Henry Effect

Thierry Henry is considered one of the greatest strikers of all time and arguably Arsenal's best player in the history of the club. After limited playing time and disagreements with the club's hierarchy at Juventus, Henry signed for Arsenal from 1999 to 2007 for 11 million pounds, plus a loan spell in 2012, where he captained the Gunners. 

Under Wenger, Henry quickly became a prolific striker and Arsenal's all-time leading goal scorer with 228 goals in all competitions. The Frenchman won the Premier League Golden Boot a record four times (2002, 2004, 2005, 2006), was named Football Writers' Association (FWA) Footballer of the Year a record three times (2003, 2004, 2006), and Professional Footballer's Association (PFA) Footballer of the Year two times (2003, 2004).

Henry holds the record for the most consecutive seasons scoring at least 20 goals or more. He did it in five seasons for Arsenal from 2001 to 2006, highlighting his pure scoring ability at the peak of his powers. Another notable record he holds is for the most Premier League assists in a season, which he earned as a forward with 20 while scoring 24 in the 2002/03 season.

While his time at Arsenal was defined by breathtaking goals, individual awards, and team success, Henry's memorable goal against rivals Tottenham at White Hart Lane will forever be remembered by all Arsenal fans, where he picked up the ball deep in his own half and went on a 70-yard solo run, eliminating defenders before scoring. His iconic knee-slide celebration statue now stands outside the Emirates Stadium.

Pride of North London

The term "The Pride of North London" is a highly contested rivalry between Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur. These two historic clubs are fierce rivals whose stadiums are located just four miles apart in North London, making the matchup "The North London Derby" one of the most anticipated and intense fixtures in the Premier League calendar.

Arsenal fans often assert their club as the definitive "Pride of North London" due to the achievements and superior head-to-head record over the years. The Gunners always rise to the occasion when facing the Lilywhites, well, more often than not, and have the better head-to-head record wins in the North London derby to prove it. 

When it comes to major honors, Arsenal has historically won significantly more major trophies, including 13 league titles and 14 FA Cups, compared to Tottenham's two league titles and eight FA Cups. This head-to-head comparison further displays Arsenal's dominance over their closest rivals, which makes every meeting and win that much sweeter. 

While the 'Invincibles' season sets Arsenal apart from their bitter rivals, they have gone on to win the Premier League on two occasions on enemy territory, at White Hart Lane, once way back in 1971 and again in 2004. Ultimately, "The Pride of North London" remains a fiercely contested matchup that is settled twice a year on the pitch during the North London Derby.