Arsenal's History by Gunners on High

Arsenal FC was formed in 1886 and turned professional in 1891.

Their previous names have included:

Royal Arsenal between 1886-1891

Woolwich Arsenal between 1891-1914

Arsenal FC since 1914

They have also played at a number of previous grounds:

Plumstead Common between 1886 -1887

Sportsman Ground between 1887 -1888

Manor Ground between 1888 - 1890

Invicta Ground between 1890 - 1893

Manor Ground between 1893 - 1913

Arsenal have been at their current ground Highbury since 1913. They are due to move to Ashburton Gate in 2006.

Arsenal's football league record is simply being the longest serving team in a top division in England:

Elected to Division 2 in 1893

Division 1 between 1904 - 1913

Division 2 between 1913 - 1919

Division 1 or Premier League (Premiership) since 1919

Current Manager: Arsene Wenger