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During the 1970–71 English football season, Arsenal F.C. competed in the Football League First Division. Arsenal became just the fourth side in history to win the league and FA Cup double . For the first time in their history, Arsenal remained unbeaten at home for the entirety of the league campaign, losing just once there in all competitions ...
Arsenal, ahead on the away-goals rule, had no room to rest as Mulder hit the post. Finally, Sammels added a third goal and Arsenal had won their first European trophy and their first trophy in seventeen years. [5] [7] The 1970 World Cup meant that the season was compressed to finish in April. Arsenal finished a distant twelfth, having focused ...
Arsenal faced European Cup holders Ajax in the quarterfinals, playing against Johan Cruyff and other great young players. They lost 2-1 away, meaning a 1-0 victory at home would take Arsenal to the semifinals. Instead, Arsenal lost 1-0 thanks to a George Graham own goal. [2] New signing Ball was especially influential in Arsenal's FA Cup run.
When Arsenal was founded in 1886 by munition workers' from Woolwich, the club resisted the lure of professionalism and remained an amateur side. [12] Success in local cup competitions soon followed, and a tie against Derby County in the FA Cup on 17 January 1891 led to the opposition approaching two of Arsenal's players, in view of offering them professional contracts. [12]
Arsenal wrapped up the title on 3 May, with a 1–0 win at North London rivals Tottenham Hotspur. Blackpool were relegated on 12 April, after only holding Tottenham Hotspur to a 0–0 draw at home. Burnley joined them on 24 April, after losing 2–1 at home to Derby County , which meant West Ham United 's 1–1 draw at Manchester United saved ...
Pages in category "Arsenal F.C. seasons" The following 141 pages are in this category, out of 141 total. ... 1969–70 Arsenal F.C. season; 1970–71 Arsenal F.C. season;
Arsenal overcame Chelsea in a 2-1 victory at home in front of a season-record crowd to reach the quarterfinals. They lost 2-1 to Queens Park Rangers , ending their League Cup run. By the end of the season, only two members of the 1971 Double side remained in the first team: George Armstrong and Pat Rice .
Arsenal and Leeds are now level on points, but the Gunners have a superior goal average and two games in hand. 24 April 1971: Arsenal are held to a 2–2 draw by West Bromwich Albion, but are a point ahead of Leeds United, with the Gunners having three games remaining and the Yorkshire side only two. Burnley have their relegation confirmed when ...