Arsenal FC
First Tier
- Squad size: 25
- Average age: 25.7
- Foreigners: 18 72.0 %
- National team players: 20
- Stadium: Emirates Stadium 60.704 Seats
- Current transfer record: €-165.74m
Squad Arsenal FC - Season 96/97
| # | Player | Date of birth/Age | Nat. | Current club | Market value | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
24 |
| Dec 11, 1960 (36) |  |  | - | |||
12 |
| Jun 18, 1962 (35) | | | - | |||
5 |
| Nov 16, 1962 (34) | | | - | |||
1 |
| Sep 19, 1963 (33) | | | - | |||
8 |
| Nov 3, 1963 (33) | | | - | |||
3 |
| Dec 11, 1963 (33) | | | - | |||
2 |
| Mar 17, 1964 (33) | | | - | |||
21 |
| Apr 30, 1965 (32) |  | | - | |||
19 |
| Apr 3, 1966 (31) |  | | - | |||
7 |
| Jun 10, 1966 (31) | | | - | |||
14 |
| Jul 24, 1966 (30) | | | - | |||
6 |
| Oct 10, 1966 (30) | | | - | |||
- |
| Mar 20, 1968 (29) | | | - | |||
13 |
| Aug 7, 1968 (28) | | | - | |||
11 |
| Oct 28, 1968 (28) |  | | - | |||
10 |
| May 10, 1969 (28) | | | - | |||
19 |
| Dec 2, 1969 (27) |  | | - | |||
17 |
| Dec 19, 1969 (27) | | | - | |||
18 |
| Jul 2, 1970 (26) |  | | - | |||
26 |
| Oct 30, 1971 (25) | | | - | |||
23 |
| Nov 1, 1972 (24) |  | | - | |||
15 |
| Mar 7, 1973 (24) | | | - | |||
25 |
| May 1, 1973 (24) | | | - | |||
27 |
| Sep 4, 1973 (23) | | | - | |||
22 |
| Jun 14, 1974 (23) | | | - | |||
16 |
| Apr 5, 1975 (22) |  | | - | |||
31 |
| Sep 24, 1975 (21) | | | - | |||
30 |
| Jan 16, 1976 (21) | | | - | |||
4 |
| Jun 23, 1976 (21) |  | | - | |||
28 |
| Sep 18, 1976 (20) | | | - | |||
- |
| May 22, 1978 (19) | | | - | |||
9 |
| Mar 14, 1979 (18) |  | | - |
Top arrivals
| player/ position | club | transfer fee | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Patrick Vieira Defensive Midfield |
|
€5.35m |
|
Nicolas Anelka Centre-Forward |
|
€760k |
|
John Lukic Goalkeeper |
|
free transfer |
|
Rémi Garde Defensive Midfield |
|
? |
|
Gavin McGowan Right-Back |
|
- |
Top departures
| player/ position | club | transfer fee | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
John Hartson Centre-Forward |
|
€5.00m |
|
Paul Dickov Centre-Forward |
|
€1.50m |
|
Steve Morrow Right-Back |
|
€750k |
|
Eddie McGoldrick Right Winger |
|
€450k |
|
David Hillier Central Midfield |
|
€320k |
Top Goalscorers
| player/ position | Goals | |
|---|---|---|
|
Ian Wright Centre-Forward | 23 |
|
Dennis Bergkamp Second Striker | 12 |
|
Paul Merson Right Midfield | 6 |
|
David Platt Attacking Midfield | 4 |
|
Tony Adams Centre-Back | 3 |
Most assists
| player/ position | Assists | |
|---|---|---|
|
|
Dennis Bergkamp Second Striker | 5 |
|
|
Paul Merson Right Midfield | 5 |
|
|
Ian Wright Centre-Forward | 1 |
|
|
Tony Adams Centre-Back | 1 |
|
Lee Dixon Right-Back | 1 |
Table section Premier League 96/97
| # | Club | Matches | +/- | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  |
Man Utd   |
38 | 32 | 75 |
| 2 |  |
Newcastle | 38 | 33 | 68 |
| 3 |  |
Arsenal | 38 | 30 | 68 |
| 4 |  |
Liverpool | 38 | 25 | 68 |
| 5 |  |
Aston Villa | 38 | 13 | 61 |
| 6 |  |
Chelsea | 38 | 3 | 59 |
| 7 |  |
Sheff Wed | 38 | -1 | 57 |
