Tottenham Hotspur
Neighbours and local rivals. This rivalry began when Arsenal moved out of South London to Highbury stadium, just near White Hart Lane, and intensified when Arsenal were invited to the First Division at the expense of Tottenham in 1919. Also, in 2005-06, Tottenham lost out on a Champions League spot to Arsenal on the last day of the season. The fanbases are also traditionally quite different – Arsenal are known for their multi-ethnic, immigrant fanbase, whereas Tottenham have a history of predominantly white, wealthy fans. Tottenham however have not won the League since 1961, and have not beaten Arsenal in their last 20 matches, and have never finished in the Top Four of the Premiership, so the rivalry has nothing to do with direct competition anymore
Neighbours and local rivals. This rivalry began when Arsenal moved out of South London to Highbury stadium, just near White Hart Lane, and intensified when Arsenal were invited to the First Division at the expense of Tottenham in 1919. Also, in 2005-06, Tottenham lost out on a Champions League spot to Arsenal on the last day of the season. The fanbases are also traditionally quite different – Arsenal are known for their multi-ethnic, immigrant fanbase, whereas Tottenham have a history of predominantly white, wealthy fans. Tottenham however have not won the League since 1961, and have not beaten Arsenal in their last 20 matches, and have never finished in the Top Four of the Premiership, so the rivalry has nothing to do with direct competition anymore
Chelsea
Also local rivals, the rivalry with Chelsea FC is more based on directly competing for titles and players. Under Roman Abramovich and Jose Mourinho, Chelsea became known for a very aggressive, obnoxious management style, which resulted in the tapping-up of former Arsenal hero, left-back Ashley Cole. Cole subsequently signed for Chelsea a season later in acrimonious circumstances, and has become a hate figure ever since. Jose Mourinho’s comments and attacks on Arsene Wenger have also fostered this.
Also local rivals, the rivalry with Chelsea FC is more based on directly competing for titles and players. Under Roman Abramovich and Jose Mourinho, Chelsea became known for a very aggressive, obnoxious management style, which resulted in the tapping-up of former Arsenal hero, left-back Ashley Cole. Cole subsequently signed for Chelsea a season later in acrimonious circumstances, and has become a hate figure ever since. Jose Mourinho’s comments and attacks on Arsene Wenger have also fostered this.
Manchester United
From 1997 to 2004, the Premiership was won by either Arsenal or Manchester United, and the teams developed a fierce rivalry from their competing for the league. Arsene Wenger and Alex Ferguson both engaged in heavy mindgames and verbal battles, and the physical battles and tempers of talismans Patrick Vieira and Roy Keane created a roaring intensity. The clubs have had two on-field brawls – the first of these was in October of 1990, and the second in September of 2003. In both those years, Arsenal went on to win the title – in 1990-91 they did so despite being penalised 2 points for the brawl (losing just 1 game all season), and in 2003-04 the won it unbeaten.
From 1997 to 2004, the Premiership was won by either Arsenal or Manchester United, and the teams developed a fierce rivalry from their competing for the league. Arsene Wenger and Alex Ferguson both engaged in heavy mindgames and verbal battles, and the physical battles and tempers of talismans Patrick Vieira and Roy Keane created a roaring intensity. The clubs have had two on-field brawls – the first of these was in October of 1990, and the second in September of 2003. In both those years, Arsenal went on to win the title – in 1990-91 they did so despite being penalised 2 points for the brawl (losing just 1 game all season), and in 2003-04 the won it unbeaten.
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