The Gunners are one of the Premiership’s most successful clubs though they have struggled to compete with the recent spending power of Chelsea and Manchester United.
However, under shrewd manager Arsene Wenger, who has been at the helm since 1996, the Gunners have maintained their ‘Big Three’ status.
The Frenchman is the club’s longest-serving manager in terms of matches, as well as being the club’s most successful coach.
In 2007/08 Arsenal finished third in the Premiership but the Gunners have championed the Premiership a total of three times.
The club’s home ground is The Emirates Stadium in north London, having moved from their Highbury home in 2006, which has a capacity of over 60,000.
Prominent players in the squad for 2008/09 season include: Emmanuel Adebayor, Manuel Almunia, Cesc Fàbregas and William Gallas while players like Thiery Henry, Patrick Viera, David Seaman and Ian Wright are among a long list of heroes from the past.
Arsenal striker Robin van Persie is set to seal a £70,000 a week deal to stay at the Emirates Stadium for the next four years.
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has confirmed Theo Walcott will be on the sidelines for three months with a shoulder injury.
Belgium international Daniel van Buyten has admitted he is a great admirer of Arsenal but maintains he is happy at Bayern Munich.
Arsenal should find out today the extent of Theo Walcott's shoulder injury with reports suggesting he could be out for three months.
Martin O'Neill says he is unsure what the future holds for Gareth Barry but insists Aston Villa are in no rush to cash in.
Spanish giants Real Madrid are believed to be lining up a huge £25million bid for Arsenal striker Emmanual Adebayor next summer.
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is reported to be chasing highly-rated Barcelona midfielder Sergio Busquets.
Hull are believed to be lining up a loan swoop for Arsenal's highly-rated young striker Carlos Vela in January's transfer window.
Arsenal defender Bacary Sagna could miss key games against Manchester City and Chelsea because of an ankle injury.
Villa claimed their first win against Arsenal for over a decade thanks to a Gael Clichy own goal and Gabriel Agbonlahor's late strike.
Arsenal have revealed that Eduardo da Silva could be back in the Gunners first-team squad within a month.
Lukasz Fabianski's agent has played down reports linking the Arsenal goalkeeper with a possible move to Paris Saint Germain.
Arsene Wenger is optimistic about Emmanuel Adebayor's chances of returning against Aston Villa, but Manuel Almunia is fit again.
Arsenal duo Mikael Silvestre and Samir Nasri have both been recalled to the France squad for the friendly against Uruguay.
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is keen to draft in Roma's Italian international midfielder Alberto Aquilani in January.
