Arsenal F.C. season 2009–10
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The 2009–10 season
was Arsenal Football Club
's 18th season in the Premier League. Arsenal's 2009–10 Premier League season began with a 6–1 victory away to Everton
. Arsenal suffered back-to-back Premier League losses on four occasions this season, but finished the season third in the Premier League. Arsenal also advanced to the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League, but were knocked out by reigning champions Barcelona
in a two-legged tie, having first eliminating Scottish
club Celtic
5–1 on aggregate in the play-off round, finishing top their group, which included Greek club Olympiacos, Belgian club Standard Liège
, and Dutch
club AZ, with 13 points during the group stage
, and overcoming a first-leg deficit to beat FC Porto 6–2 on aggregate in the first knockout round.
The side's continuing sportsmanship was acknowledged at the end of the season with Arsenal winning the Barclays Fair Play Award.
*Sol Campbell
made 197 appearances and scored 11 goals during his time at Arsenal between 2001 and 2006.
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As of games played 9 May 2010
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Group Stage
Round of 16
Quarter-finals
Last updated: 7 April 2010
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FA Cup
Last updated: 24 January 2010
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League Cup
Last updated: 6 May 2010
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2009–10 in English football
The 2009–10 season was the 130th season of competitive football in England.The season began on 8 August 2009 for the Championship, League One and League Two and 15 August 2009 for the Premier League...
was Arsenal Football Club
Arsenal F.C.
Arsenal Football Club is a professional English Premier League football club based in North London. One of the most successful clubs in English football, it has won 13 First Division and Premier League titles and 10 FA Cups...
's 18th season in the Premier League. Arsenal's 2009–10 Premier League season began with a 6–1 victory away to Everton
Everton F.C.
Everton Football Club are an English professional association football club from the city of Liverpool. The club competes in the Premier League, the highest level of English football...
. Arsenal suffered back-to-back Premier League losses on four occasions this season, but finished the season third in the Premier League. Arsenal also advanced to the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League, but were knocked out by reigning champions Barcelona
FC Barcelona
Futbol Club Barcelona , also known as Barcelona and familiarly as Barça, is a professional football club, based in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain....
in a two-legged tie, having first eliminating Scottish
Scottish Football Association
The Scottish Football Association is the governing body of football in Scotland and has the ultimate responsibility for the control and development of football in Scotland. Members of the SFA include clubs in Scotland, affiliated national associations as well as local associations...
club Celtic
Celtic F.C.
Celtic Football Club is a Scottish football club based in the Parkhead area of Glasgow, which currently plays in the Scottish Premier League. The club was established in 1887, and played its first game in 1888. Celtic have won the Scottish League Championship on 42 occasions, most recently in the...
5–1 on aggregate in the play-off round, finishing top their group, which included Greek club Olympiacos, Belgian club Standard Liège
Standard Liège
Royal Standard de Liège, commonly referred to as Standard Liège Royal Standard de Liège, commonly referred to as Standard Liège Royal Standard de Liège, commonly referred to as Standard Liège (Dutch: Standard Luik [], German: Standard Lüttich , is a Belgian football club from the city of Liège....
, and Dutch
Royal Dutch Football Association
The Royal Dutch Football Association is the governing body of football in the Netherlands. It organises the main Dutch football leagues , the amateur leagues, the KNVB Cup, and the Dutch national football team. It is based in the municipality of Zeist.The KNVB came into being on 8 December 1889...
club AZ, with 13 points during the group stage
2009–10 UEFA Champions League group stage
The 2009–10 UEFA Champions League group stage matches took place between 15 September and 9 December 2009. The draw for the eight groups took place on 27 August 2009, at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco....
, and overcoming a first-leg deficit to beat FC Porto 6–2 on aggregate in the first knockout round.
The side's continuing sportsmanship was acknowledged at the end of the season with Arsenal winning the Barclays Fair Play Award.
Key events
- 12 June: Goalkeeper Łukasz Fabiański signs a new "long-term" contract with Arsenal.
- 19 June: Defender Thomas Vermaelen signs for Arsenal from Ajax.
- 30 June: Midfielder Amaury BischoffAmaury BischoffAmaury Armindo Bischoff is a French–Portuguese footballer who plays for C.D. Aves as a central midfielder.-Early years:Bischoff was born in Colmar, Haut-Rhin, the son of a French father - from Alsace - and a Portuguese mother....
's and striker Rui FonteRui FonteRui Pedro da Rocha Fonte is a Portuguese footballer who plays for RCD Espanyol in Spain, as a winger or forward.-Club career:...
's contracts expire and both leave Arsenal. Youth TeamArsenal F.C. AcademyArsenal Football Club Academy are the youth team of Arsenal Football Club. They currently play in the FA Premier Academy League, the highest level of youth football in England...
goalkeeper James Shea and defenders Luke AylingLuke AylingLuke David Ayling is an English footballer who plays for Yeovil. A product of Arsenal Academy who came to prominence during 2008-09 FA Youth Cup...
, Craig EastmondCraig EastmondCraig Leon Eastmond is an English footballer who plays for Arsenal. A product of Arsenal Academy who came to prominence during 2008–09 FA Youth Cup, he can play as either a defensive midfielder or right back...
, and Cedric Evina all sign professional contracts with Arsenal. Youth team defenders Abu OgogoAbu OgogoAbumere Tafadzwa "Abu" Ogogo is an English footballer who plays as a defender for Dagenham & Redbridge. A product of Arsenal Academy who came to prominence during 2006–07 FA Youth Cup run.-Career:...
, Paul RodgersPaul Rodgers (footballer)Paul Leo Henry Rodgers , Enfield, is an English professional footballer, who is currently plays for . He formerly played for and . Rodgers plays as a defender, either at centre half or full back.-Career:...
, Rene SteerRene SteerRene Steer is an English professional footballer who plays as a left back and who plays for St Neots Town, having previously played for , , and Staines Town.- Arsenal :...
, and Anton Blackwood; midfielders James DunneJames DunneJames William Dunne is an English footballer who plays for Exeter City and is a versatile midfielder. A product of Arsenal Academy who came to prominence during 2006-07 FA Youth Cup run.-Arsenal:...
, Jonas Rasmussen, and Vincent van den BergVincent van den BergVincent van den Berg is a Dutch footballer, who currently plays for Excelsior Maassluis. He can play as a midfielder, winger or striker.Van den Berg played as a youth for SC Heerenveen, moving to Arsenal aged 17 in mid 2006...
all leave the club. - 1 July: Defenders Philippe SenderosPhilippe SenderosPhilippe Sylvain Senderos - is a Swiss footballer who plays as a defender for Fulham and the Switzerland national football team. Previously he has played for Servette, Arsenal, A.C...
and Armand TraoréArmand TraoréArmand Mohamed Traoré is a French-born Senegalese footballer who plays for Queens Park Rangers as a left back. Traoré is a product of the famous Arsenal Academy, he has also represented France at under-19 and under-21 levels, but has since opted to represent his parents' native country, Senegal,...
; reserve team defenders Gavin HoyteGavin HoyteGavin Andrew Hoyte is an English footballer. A product of Arsenal Academy who plays as a defender for Arsenal and he is the son of British sprinter, Wendy Hoyte and the younger brother of Justin Hoyte, who also played for Arsenal before his move to Middlesbrough in 2008.-Career:Hoyte has been...
, Kerrea Gilbert, and Pedro BotelhoPedro Roberto Silva BotelhoPedro Roberto da Silva Botelho is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays for Rayo Vallecano on loan from Arsenal. Mainly a left defender, he can also play as a midfielder.-Football career:...
; midfielder Nacer BaraziteNacer BaraziteNacer Barazite is a Dutch footballer of Moroccan descent who plays for Austria Wien. Barazite can play as either an attacking midfielder or striker.-Club career:...
; and striker Jay SimpsonJay SimpsonJay-Alistaire Frederick "Jay" Simpson is an English footballer who plays for Millwall as a striker or winger, on loan from Hull City. He is a product of the Arsenal Academy.-Arsenal:...
all return from loan. - 1 July: Midfielder Aaron RamseyAaron RamseyAaron James Ramsey is a Welsh professional footballer who plays for the premier league club Arsenal and is the captain of the Wales national football team...
signs a new "long-term" contract with Arsenal. - 2 July: Midfielder Jack WilshereJack WilshereJack Andrew Garry Wilshere is an English footballer who plays as a midfielder for Arsenal and the England national team....
signs a new "long-term" contract with Arsenal. - 3 July: Defender Kieran GibbsKieran GibbsKieran James Ricardo Gibbs is an English footballer who plays for Arsenal and was a product of their academy who came to prominence during 2006-07 FA Youth Cup by scoring in the semi-final prior to his first-team breakthrough...
becomes the third player in as many days to sign a new "long-term" contract with Arsenal. - 8 July: Striker Robin van PersieRobin van PersieRobin van Persie is a Dutch footballer who plays as a striker for Arsenal and the Dutch national team. He is a youth product of Feyenoord. Having joined Arsenal in 2004, Van Persie became the club captain on 16 August 2011...
signs a new "long-term" contract with Arsenal. - 13 July: Striker Robin van Persie is voted as the O2/Arsenal.com Player of the Season with 35.3% of the votes.
- 18 July: Tomáš RosickýTomáš RosickýTomáš Rosický is a Czech footballer who plays for Arsenal and captains the Czech national team. He has a brother named Jiří who is also a footballer...
plays 45 minutes during Arsenal's pre-season friendly against BarnetBarnet F.C.Barnet Football Club is an English football team from High Barnet, London, England, currently playing in Football League Two. The ground is in the town of Barnet within the London Borough of Barnet....
, following an absence of 18 months due to successive injuries. Thomas Vermaelen also makes his debut in the match. - 18 July: Emmanuel AdebayorEmmanuel AdebayorSheyi Emmanuel Adebayor is a Togolese footballer who plays for Tottenham Hotspur as a striker on loan from Manchester City. He plays in the same position for the Togo national team. Adebayor previously played for Metz, Monaco and Arsenal and was voted African Footballer of the Year for 2008...
joins Manchester CityManchester City F.C.Manchester City Football Club is an English Premier League football club based in Manchester. Founded in 1880 as St. Mark's , they became Ardwick Association Football Club in 1887 and Manchester City in 1894...
for a fee of £25 million. - 21 July: Midfielder Samir NasriSamir NasriSamir Nasri is a French international footballer who plays for English club Manchester City in the Premier League and the France national team. He primarily plays as an attacking midfielder and a winger, although he has also been deployed in central midfield. Nasri is known for his technical...
fractures his right fibula during a training session. He is expected to miss the next two to three months while recovering. - 29 July: Defender Kolo TouréKolo TouréKolo Habib Touré is an Ivorian footballer who plays for Manchester City and Ivory Coast. Touré is a central defender. He is the elder brother of Manchester City team-mate Yaya Touré and Makasa's Ibrahim Touré.-Arsenal:...
joins Manchester City for an undisclosed fee on a four-year contract. - 1 September: UEFAUEFAThe Union of European Football Associations , almost always referred to by its acronym UEFA is the administrative and controlling body for European association football, futsal and beach soccer....
ban EduardoEduardo da SilvaEduardo Alves da Silva , commonly known as Eduardo, sometimes nicknamed as Dudu, is a Brazilian-born Croatian footballer who plays for Ukrainian Premier League club Shakhtar Donetsk and the Croatia national team...
for two Champions League matches for "deceiving the referee" in Arsenal's play-off match against CelticCeltic F.C.Celtic Football Club is a Scottish football club based in the Parkhead area of Glasgow, which currently plays in the Scottish Premier League. The club was established in 1887, and played its first game in 1888. Celtic have won the Scottish League Championship on 42 occasions, most recently in the...
. Two days later, Arsenal confirm they are to appeal against the ban, saying UEFA's decision was "completely flawed." - 2 September: Striker Nicklas BendtnerNicklas BendtnerNicklas Bendtner , is a Danish international footballer who plays for Sunderland on loan from Arsenal as a striker...
signs a new "long-term" contract with Arsenal. - 2 September: Midfielder DenílsonDenílson Pereira NevesDenílson Pereira Neves is a Brazilian footballer who plays for São Paulo as a midfielder, on loan from Arsenal. He is the former captain of the Brazil national under-17 team.-Early life:...
signs a new "long-term" contract with Arsenal. - 4 September: Defender Johan DjourouJohan DjourouJohan Danon Djourou-Gbadjere , more commonly known as Johan Djourou, is an Ivorian-born Swiss international footballer who plays for Arsenal. He used to play as a defensive midfielder in his youth for former club Etoile Carouge, but on his arrival at Arsenal was converted to a central defender...
undergoes surgery on his left knee cartilage after picking up the injury while on international duty in August. He is expected to miss six to eight months while recovering. - 12 September: Midfielder Tomáš Rosický comes on after 51 minutes in the defeat at Manchester City, marking his return to competitive football with a goal and an assist.
- 14 September: Eduardo's two match Champions League ban for "deceiving the referee" is annulled by the UEFAUEFAThe Union of European Football Associations , almost always referred to by its acronym UEFA is the administrative and controlling body for European association football, futsal and beach soccer....
Appeals Body after it was not established to the panel's satisfaction that the referee had been deceived in taking his decision on the penalty. - 14 November: Striker Robin van Persie sufferes ankle ligament damage during an international friendly. He is expected to miss four to five months while recovering from ligament reconstruction surgery.
- 18 November: Striker Eduardo signs a new "long-term" contract with Arsenal.
- 24 November: Midfielder Alexandre SongAlexandre SongAlexandre "Alex" Dimitri Song Billong , more commonly known as Alex Song, is a Cameroonian professional footballer who plays for Premier League side Arsenal and the Cameroon national team as a midfielder. He is the cousin of The Panthers central defender Rigobert Song...
signs a new contract that will keep him at Arsenal until at least 2014. - 10 December: Striker Carlos VelaCarlos VelaCarlos Alberto Vela Garrido is a Mexican association football player, currently playing as a striker for La Liga club Real Sociedad on loan from Arsenal. He also plays for the Mexico national football team. He started his career at Mexican club C.D...
signs a new "long-term" contract with Arsenal. - 31 December: Midfielder Abou DiabyAbou DiabyVassiriki Abou Diaby , commonly known as Abou Diaby, is a French footballer who plays for English club Arsenal in the Premier League and the France national team...
signs a new "long-term" contract with Arsenal. - 4 January: Midfielder Tomáš Rosický signs a new contract with Arsenal.
- 16 January: Arsenal confirm defender Sol CampbellSol CampbellSulzeer Jeremiah "Sol" Campbell is an English footballer who is currently a free agent. A central defender, Campbell has played for Tottenham Hotspur, Arsenal, Portsmouth, Notts County and Newcastle United, as well as the English national team.Born in East London to Jamaican parents, Campbell's...
has rejoined the club until the end of the season. - 25 January: Goalkeeper Vito MannoneVito MannoneVito Mannone is an Italian footballer who plays for Arsenal, as a goalkeeper and is a 'homegrown' player in Arsenal's official . He has made 9 appearances for Arsenal, the most notable of which was his Man of the Match display against Fulham in the 2009/2010 season that earned his side all 3...
signs a new "long-term" contract with Arsenal. - 27 February: Midfielder Aaron RamseyAaron RamseyAaron James Ramsey is a Welsh professional footballer who plays for the premier league club Arsenal and is the captain of the Wales national football team...
sustains fractures to his right tibiaTibiaThe tibia , shinbone, or shankbone is the larger and stronger of the two bones in the leg below the knee in vertebrates , and connects the knee with the ankle bones....
and fibula in a tackle by Ryan ShawcrossRyan ShawcrossRyan James Shawcross is an English footballer who plays as a defender for Stoke City.He previously was on the books of Manchester United, and had loan spells at Royal Antwerp and Stoke City respectively, before joining the latter permanently during January 2008. He was appointed as Stoke's captain...
in Arsenal's 3–1 win over Stoke CityStoke City F.C.Stoke City Football Club is an English professional football club based in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire that plays in the Premier League. Founded in 1863, it is the oldest club in the Premier League, and considered to be the second oldest professional football club in the world, after Notts...
. The following day, Arsenal confirm Ramsey has undergone surgery, and will certainly miss the rest of the season. - 6 April: Arsenal are knocked out of the UEFA Champions LeagueUEFA Champions LeagueThe UEFA Champions League, known simply the Champions League and originally known as the European Champion Clubs' Cup or European Cup, is an annual international club football competition organised by the Union of European Football Associations since 1955 for the top football clubs in Europe. It...
, losing to BarcelonaFC BarcelonaFutbol Club Barcelona , also known as Barcelona and familiarly as Barça, is a professional football club, based in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain....
4–1 on the night, 6–3 on aggregate.
Squad information
*Sol Campbell
Sol Campbell
Sulzeer Jeremiah "Sol" Campbell is an English footballer who is currently a free agent. A central defender, Campbell has played for Tottenham Hotspur, Arsenal, Portsmouth, Notts County and Newcastle United, as well as the English national team.Born in East London to Jamaican parents, Campbell's...
made 197 appearances and scored 11 goals during his time at Arsenal between 2001 and 2006.
Reserve squad
- Played for the first team.
In
Out
Squad stats
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All
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 Spain Cesc FàbregasCesc Fàbregas Francesc "Cesc" Fàbregas i Soler is a Spanish footballer who plays as a central midfielder for La Liga club FC Barcelona.Fàbregas started his career as a trainee with Barcelona but was signed by Premier League side Arsenal in September 2003 at the age of 16... |
19 |
 Denmark Nicklas BendtnerNicklas Bendtner Nicklas Bendtner , is a Danish international footballer who plays for Sunderland on loan from Arsenal as a striker... |
12 |
 Russia Andrei Arshavin |
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 Netherlands Robin van PersieRobin van Persie Robin van Persie is a Dutch footballer who plays as a striker for Arsenal and the Dutch national team. He is a youth product of Feyenoord. Having joined Arsenal in 2004, Van Persie became the club captain on 16 August 2011... |
10 |
 Belgium Thomas Vermaelen |
8 |
 France Abou DiabyAbou Diaby Vassiriki Abou Diaby , commonly known as Abou Diaby, is a French footballer who plays for English club Arsenal in the Premier League and the France national team... |
7 |
| France Samir Nasri Samir Nasri Samir Nasri is a French international footballer who plays for English club Manchester City in the Premier League and the France national team. He primarily plays as an attacking midfielder and a winger, although he has also been deployed in central midfield. Nasri is known for his technical... |
5 |
 Croatia Eduardo da SilvaEduardo da Silva Eduardo Alves da Silva , commonly known as Eduardo, sometimes nicknamed as Dudu, is a Brazilian-born Croatian footballer who plays for Ukrainian Premier League club Shakhtar Donetsk and the Croatia national team... |
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 Brazil DenílsonDenílson Pereira Neves Denílson Pereira Neves is a Brazilian footballer who plays for São Paulo as a midfielder, on loan from Arsenal. He is the former captain of the Brazil national under-17 team.-Early life:... |
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 Wales Aaron RamseyAaron Ramsey Aaron James Ramsey is a Welsh professional footballer who plays for the premier league club Arsenal and is the captain of the Wales national football team... |
4 |
| France William Gallas William Gallas William Eric Gallas is a French footballer who plays for Tottenham Hotspur.Gallas began his career in France, before being signed by English club Chelsea in 2001. He transferred to rivals Arsenal as part of an exchange deal in 2006... |
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 England Theo WalcottTheo Walcott Theo James Walcott is an English footballer of Jamaican descent who plays for Arsenal and the England national team. Walcott is a product of the Southampton F.C. Academy. He is a striker who is usually deployed on the right wing as a wide forward to exploit his speed... |
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 Czech Republic Tomáš RosickýTomáš Rosický Tomáš Rosický is a Czech footballer who plays for Arsenal and captains the Czech national team. He has a brother named Jiří who is also a footballer... |
3 |
 Côte d'Ivoire Emmanuel EbouéEmmanuel Eboué Emmanuel Eboué is an Ivorian footballer who plays for Süper Lig club Galatasaray and Ivory Coast. His natural position is at right back, but he is also used in various other positions. Eboué also holds a Belgian passport.-Early career:... |
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| Spain Fran Mérida Fran Mérida Francisco "Fran" Mérida Pérez is a Spanish footballer who plays for Braga on a loan from Atlético Madrid as a midfielder.-Playing style:... |
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 Mexico Carlos VelaCarlos Vela Carlos Alberto Vela Garrido is a Mexican association football player, currently playing as a striker for La Liga club Real Sociedad on loan from Arsenal. He also plays for the Mexico national football team. He started his career at Mexican club C.D... |
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 Cameroon Alexandre SongAlexandre Song Alexandre "Alex" Dimitri Song Billong , more commonly known as Alex Song, is a Cameroonian professional footballer who plays for Premier League side Arsenal and the Cameroon national team as a midfielder. He is the cousin of The Panthers central defender Rigobert Song... |
1 |
| England Sanchez Watt Sanchez Watt Herschel Oulio Sanchez Watt , more commonly known as Sanchez Watt, is an English footballer who plays as a winger for Arsenal, currently on loan at Sheffield Wednesday... |
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| England Sol Campbell Sol Campbell Sulzeer Jeremiah "Sol" Campbell is an English footballer who is currently a free agent. A central defender, Campbell has played for Tottenham Hotspur, Arsenal, Portsmouth, Notts County and Newcastle United, as well as the English national team.Born in East London to Jamaican parents, Campbell's... |
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| France Mikaël Silvestre Mikael Silvestre Mikaël Samy Silvestre is a French international footballer. He plays as defender and is currently signed with Werder Bremen of the Bundesliga. He has also played for the French national team... |
League
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| Spain Cesc Fabregas Cesc Fàbregas Francesc "Cesc" Fàbregas i Soler is a Spanish footballer who plays as a central midfielder for La Liga club FC Barcelona.Fàbregas started his career as a trainee with Barcelona but was signed by Premier League side Arsenal in September 2003 at the age of 16... |
15 |
| Russia Andrei Arshavin |
10 |
| Netherlands Robin van Persie Robin van Persie Robin van Persie is a Dutch footballer who plays as a striker for Arsenal and the Dutch national team. He is a youth product of Feyenoord. Having joined Arsenal in 2004, Van Persie became the club captain on 16 August 2011... |
9 |
| Belgium Thomas Vermaelen |
7 |
| France Abou Diaby Abou Diaby Vassiriki Abou Diaby , commonly known as Abou Diaby, is a French footballer who plays for English club Arsenal in the Premier League and the France national team... |
6 |
| Denmark Nicklas Bendtner Nicklas Bendtner Nicklas Bendtner , is a Danish international footballer who plays for Sunderland on loan from Arsenal as a striker... |
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| Brazil Denílson Denílson Pereira Neves Denílson Pereira Neves is a Brazilian footballer who plays for São Paulo as a midfielder, on loan from Arsenal. He is the former captain of the Brazil national under-17 team.-Early life:... |
3 |
| France William Gallas William Gallas William Eric Gallas is a French footballer who plays for Tottenham Hotspur.Gallas began his career in France, before being signed by English club Chelsea in 2001. He transferred to rivals Arsenal as part of an exchange deal in 2006... |
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| Wales Aaron Ramsey Aaron Ramsey Aaron James Ramsey is a Welsh professional footballer who plays for the premier league club Arsenal and is the captain of the Wales national football team... |
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| Czech Republic Tomáš Rosický Tomáš Rosický Tomáš Rosický is a Czech footballer who plays for Arsenal and captains the Czech national team. He has a brother named Jiří who is also a footballer... |
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| England Theo Walcott Theo Walcott Theo James Walcott is an English footballer of Jamaican descent who plays for Arsenal and the England national team. Walcott is a product of the Southampton F.C. Academy. He is a striker who is usually deployed on the right wing as a wide forward to exploit his speed... |
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| France Samir Nasri Samir Nasri Samir Nasri is a French international footballer who plays for English club Manchester City in the Premier League and the France national team. He primarily plays as an attacking midfielder and a winger, although he has also been deployed in central midfield. Nasri is known for his technical... |
2 |
| Croatia Eduardo da Silva Eduardo da Silva Eduardo Alves da Silva , commonly known as Eduardo, sometimes nicknamed as Dudu, is a Brazilian-born Croatian footballer who plays for Ukrainian Premier League club Shakhtar Donetsk and the Croatia national team... |
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| Côte d'Ivoire Emmanuel Eboué Emmanuel Eboué Emmanuel Eboué is an Ivorian footballer who plays for Süper Lig club Galatasaray and Ivory Coast. His natural position is at right back, but he is also used in various other positions. Eboué also holds a Belgian passport.-Early career:... |
1 |
| Spain Fran Mérida Fran Mérida Francisco "Fran" Mérida Pérez is a Spanish footballer who plays for Braga on a loan from Atlético Madrid as a midfielder.-Playing style:... |
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| Cameroon Alexandre Song Alexandre Song Alexandre "Alex" Dimitri Song Billong , more commonly known as Alex Song, is a Cameroonian professional footballer who plays for Premier League side Arsenal and the Cameroon national team as a midfielder. He is the cousin of The Panthers central defender Rigobert Song... |
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| France Mikaël Silvestre Mikael Silvestre Mikaël Samy Silvestre is a French international footballer. He plays as defender and is currently signed with Werder Bremen of the Bundesliga. He has also played for the French national team... |
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| Mexico Carlos Vela Carlos Vela Carlos Alberto Vela Garrido is a Mexican association football player, currently playing as a striker for La Liga club Real Sociedad on loan from Arsenal. He also plays for the Mexico national football team. He started his career at Mexican club C.D... |
Champions League
| Scorer | Goals |
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| Denmark Nicklas Bendtner Nicklas Bendtner Nicklas Bendtner , is a Danish international footballer who plays for Sunderland on loan from Arsenal as a striker... |
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| Spain Cesc Fàbregas Cesc Fàbregas Francesc "Cesc" Fàbregas i Soler is a Spanish footballer who plays as a central midfielder for La Liga club FC Barcelona.Fàbregas started his career as a trainee with Barcelona but was signed by Premier League side Arsenal in September 2003 at the age of 16... |
4 |
| France Samir Nasri Samir Nasri Samir Nasri is a French international footballer who plays for English club Manchester City in the Premier League and the France national team. He primarily plays as an attacking midfielder and a winger, although he has also been deployed in central midfield. Nasri is known for his technical... |
3 |
| Croatia Eduardo da Silva Eduardo da Silva Eduardo Alves da Silva , commonly known as Eduardo, sometimes nicknamed as Dudu, is a Brazilian-born Croatian footballer who plays for Ukrainian Premier League club Shakhtar Donetsk and the Croatia national team... |
2 |
| Russia Andrei Arshavin |
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| Côte d'Ivoire Emmanuel Eboué Emmanuel Eboué Emmanuel Eboué is an Ivorian footballer who plays for Süper Lig club Galatasaray and Ivory Coast. His natural position is at right back, but he is also used in various other positions. Eboué also holds a Belgian passport.-Early career:... |
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| Netherlands Robin van Persie Robin van Persie Robin van Persie is a Dutch footballer who plays as a striker for Arsenal and the Dutch national team. He is a youth product of Feyenoord. Having joined Arsenal in 2004, Van Persie became the club captain on 16 August 2011... |
1 |
| France Abou Diaby Abou Diaby Vassiriki Abou Diaby , commonly known as Abou Diaby, is a French footballer who plays for English club Arsenal in the Premier League and the France national team... |
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| Belgium Thomas Vermaelen |
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| France William Gallas William Gallas William Eric Gallas is a French footballer who plays for Tottenham Hotspur.Gallas began his career in France, before being signed by English club Chelsea in 2001. He transferred to rivals Arsenal as part of an exchange deal in 2006... |
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| Brazil Denílson Denílson Pereira Neves Denílson Pereira Neves is a Brazilian footballer who plays for São Paulo as a midfielder, on loan from Arsenal. He is the former captain of the Brazil national under-17 team.-Early life:... |
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| England Sol Campbell Sol Campbell Sulzeer Jeremiah "Sol" Campbell is an English footballer who is currently a free agent. A central defender, Campbell has played for Tottenham Hotspur, Arsenal, Portsmouth, Notts County and Newcastle United, as well as the English national team.Born in East London to Jamaican parents, Campbell's... |
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| England Theo Walcott Theo Walcott Theo James Walcott is an English footballer of Jamaican descent who plays for Arsenal and the England national team. Walcott is a product of the Southampton F.C. Academy. He is a striker who is usually deployed on the right wing as a wide forward to exploit his speed... |
FA Cup
| Scorer | Goals |
|---|---|
| Croatia Eduardo da Silva Eduardo da Silva Eduardo Alves da Silva , commonly known as Eduardo, sometimes nicknamed as Dudu, is a Brazilian-born Croatian footballer who plays for Ukrainian Premier League club Shakhtar Donetsk and the Croatia national team... |
1 |
| Wales Aaron Ramsey Aaron Ramsey Aaron James Ramsey is a Welsh professional footballer who plays for the premier league club Arsenal and is the captain of the Wales national football team... |
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| Brazil Denílson Denílson Pereira Neves Denílson Pereira Neves is a Brazilian footballer who plays for São Paulo as a midfielder, on loan from Arsenal. He is the former captain of the Brazil national under-17 team.-Early life:... |
Carling Cup
| Scorer | Goals |
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| England Sanchez Watt Sanchez Watt Herschel Oulio Sanchez Watt , more commonly known as Sanchez Watt, is an English footballer who plays as a winger for Arsenal, currently on loan at Sheffield Wednesday... |
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| Mexico Carlos Vela Carlos Vela Carlos Alberto Vela Garrido is a Mexican association football player, currently playing as a striker for La Liga club Real Sociedad on loan from Arsenal. He also plays for the Mexico national football team. He started his career at Mexican club C.D... |
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| Spain Fran Mérida Fran Mérida Francisco "Fran" Mérida Pérez is a Spanish footballer who plays for Braga on a loan from Atlético Madrid as a midfielder.-Playing style:... |
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| Denmark Nicklas Bendtner Nicklas Bendtner Nicklas Bendtner , is a Danish international footballer who plays for Sunderland on loan from Arsenal as a striker... |
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| England Arsenal Arsenal F.C. Arsenal Football Club is a professional English Premier League football club based in North London. One of the most successful clubs in English football, it has won 13 First Division and Premier League titles and 10 FA Cups... |
6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 5 | 13 | |
 Greece Olympiacos |
6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 | −1 | 10 |
| Belgium Standard Liège Standard Liège Royal Standard de Liège, commonly referred to as Standard Liège Royal Standard de Liège, commonly referred to as Standard Liège Royal Standard de Liège, commonly referred to as Standard Liège (Dutch: Standard Luik [], German: Standard Lüttich , is a Belgian football club from the city of Liège.... |
6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 9 | −2 | 5 |
| Netherlands AZ |
6 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 7 | −3 | 4 |
Last updated: 19 February 2010
Source: competition article
Premier League
Last updated: 9 May 2010Source: Arsenal F.C.
Note: Premier League fixtures not listed due to copyright
UEFA Champions League
Play OffGroup Stage
Round of 16
Quarter-finals
Last updated: 7 April 2010
Source: Arsenal F.C.
FA Cup2009–10 FA CupThe 2009–10 FA Cup was the 129th season of the world's oldest football knockout competition; The Football Association Challenge Cup, or FA Cup for short. As in the previous year, 762 clubs were accepted for the competition. One club, Newcastle Blue Star, folded before the fixtures were released...
Last updated: 24 January 2010Source: Arsenal F.C.
League Cup2009–10 Football League CupThe 2009–10 Football League Cup, known as the Carling Cup due to the competition's sponsorship by lager brand Carling, was the 50th season of the Football League Cup, a knock-out competition for England's top 92 football clubs....
Last updated: 6 May 2010Source: Arsenal F.C.
Pre-season
See also
- 2009–10 in English football2009–10 in English footballThe 2009–10 season was the 130th season of competitive football in England.The season began on 8 August 2009 for the Championship, League One and League Two and 15 August 2009 for the Premier League...
- List of Arsenal F.C. seasons
External links
- Arsenal 2009-10 on statto.com