2014–15 Arsenal F.C. season

English football club season June 2024 April 2014 Arsenal 2014–15 Arsenal FA Cup Winners Parade (18345792582).jpg 310px Arsenal parade bus Arsenal's victory parade following their 12th FA Cup title Arsène Wenger Sir Chips Keswick Emirates Stadium Premier League 3rd FA Cup Winners League Cup Third round FA Community Shield Winners UEFA Champions League Round of 16 Alexis Sánchez (16) Alexis Sánchez (25) 60,081 vs. Liverpool(4 April 2015, Premier League) 59,439 vs. Hull City(4 January 2015, FA Cup) 59962 60003 59900 60004 60012 60074 60025 59949 59947 59956 59958 60032 59925 60002 60081 60066 59989 59987 59971 0 5–0 vs. Aston Villa (H)(1 February 2015, Premier League) Defeated by two goals against four different opponentsupper-alpha Biggest defeats:2–0 vs. Chelsea (A)(5 October 2014, Premier League)2–0 vs. Borussia Dortmund (A)(16 September 2014, UEFA Champions League)2–0 vs. Southampton (A)(1 January 2015, Premier League)3–1 vs. Monaco (H)(25 February 2015, UEFA Champions League) _arsenal1415H _arsenal1415H _arsenal1415H _arsenal1415h _arsenal1415hl FFFFFF FF0000 FFFFFF FFFFFF _arsenal1415a _arsenal1415a _arsenal1415a _arsenal1415a _arsenal1415al 000040 FFCF00 000040 000040 FFCE00 _arsenal1415T _arsenal1415T _arsenal1415T _arsenal1415t _arsenal1415tl 000040 000040 000040 000040 000040 2013–14 2015–16 The 2014–15 season was Arsenal's 23rd season in the Premier League and 89th consecutive season in the top flight of English football. The club participated in the Premier League, FA Cup, Football League Cup, FA Community Shield and the UEFA Champions League. Arsenal finished third in the Premier League and won both the FA Community Shield and the FA Cup. Arsène Wenger, club manager since 1996, signed several players in the preseason, including Chilean winger Alexis Sánchez from Barcelona, who would be the team's top scorer and win Arsenal Player of the Season. Wenger led the "Gunners" through a turbulent start with player injuries and poor form placing the side as low as eighth in December. In the second half of the season, Arsenal found good form, challenging for the Premier League title with an eight game winning streak in the latter stages. However, following a nil-all draw in April with eventual champions Chelsea, Arsenal all but lost their chances at winning the title. Arsenal repeated their 2014 victory, winning the 2015 FA Cup final 4–0 against Aston Villa; thus becoming the most successful team outright in the FA Cup, with a total of 12 titles. In the UEFA Champions League, Arsenal finished second in their group behind Borussia Dortmund on goal difference. Arsenal was eliminated on away goals over two legs against the Ligue 1 side Monaco in the round of 16. It was the fifth consecutive season Arsenal left the competition in the round of 16 phase. Background 2013–14 Arsenal F.C. season The 2014–15 season marked Arsenal's 23rd consecutive year in the Premier League, their 111th season in the English top flight, and their 89th consecutive season in the tier. This season the club extended the record for the longest continuous run in the top flight which began with their promotion in the 1919–20 season.Ross James Heneghan Michael Orford Stuart Culliton Eoin 25 August 2016 English Clubs Divisional Movements 1888–2016 https://www.rsssf.org/tablese/engall.html live https://web.archive.org/web/20230622041929/https://www.rsssf.org/tablese/engall.html 22 June 2023 22 June 2023 Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics FoundationFoster Richard 25 March 2020 When football played on during world war one and inflamed a London derby https://www.theguardian.com/football/the-agony-and-the-ecstasy/2020/mar/24/when-football-played-world-war-one-north-london-derby live https://web.archive.org/web/20220608094242/https://www.theguardian.com/football/the-agony-and-the-ecstasy/2020/mar/24/when-football-played-world-war-one-north-london-derby 8 June 2022 2 November 2023 The Guardian During the previous season, Arsenal finished fourth in the Premier League behind Manchester City, Chelsea and Liverpool; the club won the FA Cup after defeating Hull City in the final. Additionally, they finished in the round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League and the fourth round of the Football League Cup.29 May 2014 2013/14 Season review https://www.arsenal.com/news/features/20140522/end-of-season-review#:~:text=This%20season%20was%20Arsenal's%20best,for%20the%2014th%20consecutive%20time. live https://web.archive.org/web/20231102033302/https://www.arsenal.com/news/features/20140522/end-of-season-review#:~:text=This%20season%20was%20Arsenal's%20best,for%20the%2014th%20consecutive%20time. 2 November 2023 2 November 2023 Arsenal F.C. Ahead of the new season, the club announced that playing kits would be manufactured by German sportswear company Puma, after a 20-year association with Nike came to an end.28 January 2014 Arsenal Leaves Nike After 20 Years, Announces Five-Year, $250 Deal With Puma https://www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/Global/Issues/2014/01/28/Marketing-and-Sponsorship/Puma-Arsenal 2 November 2023 Sports Business Journal 2 November 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20231102035025/https://www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/Global/Issues/2014/01/28/Marketing-and-Sponsorship/Puma-Arsenal live The club also announced an increase in their ticket prices of 3% in line with inflation.Club announces ticket prices for 2014/15 http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/club-announces-ticket-prices-for-2014/15 Arsenal F.C. 4 May 2014 13 December 2013 4 May 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140504141514/http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/club-announces-ticket-prices-for-2014/15 live Long term manager Arsène Wenger, who joined the club in 1996, extended his contract with the club through May 2017.30 May 2014 Wenger signs contract extension http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/20140530/wenger-signs-contract-extension 31 May 2014 Arsenal F.C. 4 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20230204092517/https://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/20140530/wenger-signs-contract-extension live Arsenal chairman Chips Keswick commentated on how Wenger "has established Arsenal for its exciting playing style around the world", and that he has "no doubt [Arsenal] have an exciting future ahead of [them] with him leading the team". Summer transfer window thumb|Sánchez (pictured with Colo-Colo) joined for a £35 million transfer fee from Barcelona|alt=Alexis Sánchez On 26 June 2014, Arsenal announced that 11 players would depart the club on 30 June at the conclusion of their contracts. The list included loanees Kim Källström and Emiliano Viviano, along with players who signed pre-contract agreements: Łukasz Fabiański (Swansea City), Bacary Sagna (Manchester City), Zak Ansah (Charlton Athletic), Zachari Fagan (Welling United), and Chuks Aneke (Zulte Waregem). The list of players also included Leander Siemann, Nicklas Bendtner, Park Chu-young and Daniel Boateng. The club transferred a selection of players ahead of the season for undisclosed fees; these players included German midfielder Thomas Eisfeld, Swiss international defender Johan Djourou, and Spanish defender Ignasi Miquel. The club received a £15 million fee from Barcelona for the transfer of Belgian defender Thomas Vermaelen, who left after making 110 Premier League appearances for Arsenal. It was also reported that Arsenal received benefits for selling a selection of contractual rights including clauses with Carlos Vela at Real Sociedad,24 June 2014 Carlos Vela: Arsenal to net £12m after passing on buy-back option https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/27996066 24 June 2014 BBC Sport 26 June 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140626002958/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/27996066 live and Cesc Fàbregas at Chelsea.Sheen Tom 13 June 2014 Cesc Fabregas joins Chelsea: Arsenal will pocket £5.6m after Spaniard joined Blues http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/cesc-fabregas-joins-chelsea-arsenal-will-pocket-56m-after-spaniard-joined-blues-9535639.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20140810055310/http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/cesc-fabregas-joins-chelsea-arsenal-will-pocket-56m-after-spaniard-joined-blues-9535639.html 10 August 2014 2 November 2023 The Independent The club announced the much-anticipated transfer of Chilean forward Alexis Sánchez on 10 July from Barcelona,10 July 2014 Alexis Sanchez agrees to join Arsenal http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/20140710/alexis-sanchez-agrees-to-join-arsenal 10 July 2014 Arsenal F.C. 12 May 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150512100314/http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/20140710/alexis-sanchez-agrees-to-join-arsenal live who joined the club on a long-term contract for a reported transfer fee of £35 million. A week later, French defender Mathieu Debuchy joined the club for an undisclosed fee; he was seen as a direct replacement for the departed Sagna.31 July 2014 Arsenal sign full-back Mathieu Debuchy from Newcastle https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11670/9385599/arsenal-sign-full-back-mathieu-debuchy-from-newcastle 2 November 2023 Sky Sports 2 November 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20231102055310/https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11670/9385599/arsenal-sign-full-back-mathieu-debuchy-from-newcastle live On 27 July, Colombian goalkeeper David Ospina signed for Arsenal from French club Nice for a reported transfer fee of £3 million, replacing former goalkeeper Fabiański, who had ended his contract.Hanson Peter 4 August 2014 Szczesny welcomes Ospina battle https://www.sportingnews.com/au/other-sports/news/szczesny-welcomes-ospina-battle/9r5tz034bbw71cfzix2a3oikg 23 June 2024 The Sporting News The club announced the signing of English defender Calum Chambers from Southampton on 28 July; his transfer fee was reported to cost the club £16 million. Wenger admitted that Chambers' transfer fee was a gamble for a young player, but he had faith in the player to demonstrate his versatility whilst at the club.Dickenson James 28 July 2014 It's a Gamble! Arsene Wenger admits £16m Calum Chambers signing is a risk http://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/492792/It-s-a-GAMBLE-Arsene-Wenger-admits-16m-Calum-Chambers-signing-is-a-risk 28 July 2014 The Express 28 July 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140728174501/http://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/492792/It-s-a-GAMBLE-Arsene-Wenger-admits-16m-Calum-Chambers-signing-is-a-risk live Arsenal's final first-team summer signing was Danny Welbeck, his transfer from Manchester United was reported to have cost Arsenal £16 million. During the summer transfer window, a variety of players left the club on loan, this included first-team players such as Carl Jenkinson to West Ham United, and Francis Coquelin to Charlton Athletic. Pre-season In preparation for their season, Arsenal played Conference South side Boreham Wood at their home stadium Meadow Park. The "Gunners" defeated Boreham Wood 2–0 with players who did not attend the 2014 FIFA World Cup; the team won comfortably with goals from academy players Kristoffer Olsson and Benik Afobe.Kelly Rob 19 July 2014 Boreham Wood 0–2 Arsenal - Report https://www.arsenal.com/match/report/1415/post/first-team/boreham-wood-0-2-arsenal-report 2 November 2023 Arsenal F.C. 2 November 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20231102071548/https://www.arsenal.com/match/report/1415/post/first-team/boreham-wood-0-2-arsenal-report live Arsenal then travelled to Harrison, United States to play the New York Red Bulls. Former Arsenal player Thierry Henry played against his former club as his side defeated Arsenal 1–0, and Bradley Wright-Phillips, the son of former Arsenal player Ian Wright, scored the only goal against a heavily rotated Arsenal side.27 July 2014 Red Bulls 1, Arsenal 0 https://www.newyorkredbulls.com/news/match-recap-red-bulls-1-arsenal-0 2 November 2023 New York Red Bulls 1 November 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20231101053343/https://www.newyorkredbulls.com/news/match-recap-red-bulls-1-arsenal-0 live In August, Arsenal hosted the 2014 Emirates Cup which was an invitational friendly tournament at the Emirates Stadium with Valencia, Benfica and Monaco participating.2 May 2014 Emirates Cup 2014 line-up confirmed http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/20140501/emirates-cup-2014-line-up-confirmed 23 May 2014 Arsenal F.C. 30 July 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170730014415/https://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/20140501/emirates-cup-2014-line-up-confirmed live Arsenal played Benfica first, defeating the Portuguese side 5–1 with four goals from Yaya Sanogo and a volleyed goal from academy player Joel Campbell.Kelly Rob 2 August 2014 Arsenal 5–1 Benfica - Report https://www.arsenal.com/match/report/1415/post/first-team/arsenal-v-benfica-match-report 2 November 2023 Arsenal F.C. 2 November 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20231102081141/https://www.arsenal.com/match/report/1415/post/first-team/arsenal-v-benfica-match-report live Arsenal then played Monaco, losing 1–0 due to a Radamel Falcao goal.3 August 2014 Arsenal 0–1 AS Monaco - Match Report https://www.arsenal.com/match/report/1415/post/first-team/arsenal-v-as-monaco-match-report 2 November 2023 Arsenal F.C. 15 November 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20171115230105/https://www.arsenal.com/match/report/1415/post/first-team/arsenal-v-as-monaco-match-report live Valencia won the Emirates Cup tournament and Arsenal placed second. Match details Friendly 19 July 2014 15:00 BST Boreham Wood ENG 0–2 Report ENG Arsenal Olsson 68Afobe 86 pen. Borehamwood NA NA Meadow Park W New York Cup 26 July 2014 17:00 EDT22:00 BST New York Red Bulls USA 1–0 Report ENG Arsenal Wright-Phillips 33Cahill 45+1Kimura 90 Harrison, United States Red Bull Arena 25,219 Javier Santos (Puerto Rico) L Emirates Cup 2 August 2014 16:20 BST Arsenal ENG 5–1 Report POR Benfica Monreal 20Sanogo 26 44 45+1 49Campbell 40 Gaitán 62Benito 83 Holloway Emirates Stadium NA Lee Mason (England) W Emirates Cup 3 August 2014 16:20 BST Arsenal ENG 0–1 Report FRA 1974 Monaco Wilshere 36Miquel 65Flamini 90 Falcao 37Subašić 81 Holloway Emirates Stadium 50,000 Martin Atkinson (England) L FA Community Shield 2014 FA Community ShieldArsenal qualified for the FA Community Shield on virtue of winning the FA Cup during the preceding season; they faced Manchester City, the Premier League champions. In Arsenal's first competitive game of the season, the club defeated Manchester City 3–0 with goals from Santi Cazorla, Aaron Ramsey and Giroud.10 August 2014 Arsenal 3–0 Manchester City https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/28647186 10 August 2014 BBC Sport 10 August 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140810000207/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/28647186 live Wenger was happy with Arsenal's bright start to the season pointing out after the game that his team exhibited a "complete performance"; he also acknowledged the team's flaws, saying that during the second half "we lost a bit more of the ball than in the first half and our movements were less fluent".Hall Chris 10 August 2014 Arsene Wenger buoyant after 'complete performance' https://www.thefa.com/news/2014/aug/10/arsene-wenger-buoyant-after-community-shield-win 3 November 2023 The Football Association 3 November 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20231103042309/https://www.thefa.com/news/2014/aug/10/arsene-wenger-buoyant-after-community-shield-win live Match details 10 August 2014 15:00 BST Arsenal Final 3–0 https://archive.today/20140811163009/http://www.thefa.com/news/competitions/fa-community-shield/2014/aug/arsenal-v-manchester-city-the-fa-community-shield-wembley-match-report-100814#selection-1521.0-1524.0 Report Manchester City Cazorla 21Ramsey 43Giroud 62 Fernando 51 Wembley Stadium Wembley Park 71,523 Michael Oliver W Premier League 2014–15 Premier League August–October thumb|Arsenal defending a free-kick against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on 5 October Arsenal began their Premier League season at the Emirates Stadium against Crystal Palace on 16 August 2014. The visitors took the lead through Brede Hangeland's header from a corner in the first half, but Arsenal replied with a Laurent Koscielny equaliser and a late stoppage time winner from Ramsey. Arsenal defeated Crystal Palace, who had a player sent off, and gave the club a winning start to their league campaign.Chowdhury Saj 16 August 2014 Arsenal 2–1 Crystal Palace https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/28718788 3 November 2023 BBC Sport 26 April 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20180426160521/https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/28718788 live The club then went on a three-game winless run with draws against Everton at Goodison Park,Wilson Paul 24 August 2014 Olivier Giroud rescues a point after Arsenal show backbone at Everton https://www.theguardian.com/football/2014/aug/23/everton-arsenal-premier-league-match-report 3 November 2023 The Guardian 3 November 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20231103065903/https://www.theguardian.com/football/2014/aug/23/everton-arsenal-premier-league-match-report live Leicester City at the King Power Stadium,31 August 2014 Resilient Leicester deny Arsenal as Leonardo Ulloa goal claims draw https://www.espn.com/soccer/report/_/gameId/395795 3 November 2023 ESPN PA Sport 3 November 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20231103070125/https://www.espn.com/soccer/report/_/gameId/395795 live and after the international break, Manchester City at the Emirates Stadium.McNulty Phil Phil McNulty 13 September 2014 Arsenal 2–2 Manchester City https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/29090530 3 November 2023 BBC Sport 3 November 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20231103070253/https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/29090530 live New signing Sánchez scored his first league goal for the club against Leicester City, but the club also lost Giroud and Debuchy to injury during their winless run.West Harry 26 August 2014 Wenger unsure on severity of Giroud injury https://www.sportingnews.com/au/other-sports/news/wenger-unsure-on-severity-of-giroud-injury/1a28nitk2wql51dbgccm4r71i6 3 November 2023 Sporting News 3 November 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20231103070653/https://www.sportingnews.com/au/other-sports/news/wenger-unsure-on-severity-of-giroud-injury/1a28nitk2wql51dbgccm4r71i6 live Arsenal's misfortune was momentarily suspended after a comprehensive 3–0 away win over Aston Villa, with a first Arsenal league goal for new signing Welbeck, a calm Mesut Özil finish and an own goal from Villa defender Aly Cissokho.Sanghera Mandeep 20 September 2014 Aston Villa 0–3 Arsenal https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/29187273 30 May 2015 BBC Sport 11 May 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150511003604/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/29187273 live On 27 September, Arsenal faced Tottenham Hotspur in the North London derby at the Emirates Stadium. The match ended in a 1–1 draw; Spurs' Nacer Chadli gave his side the lead early in the second half, but Arsenal responded with Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain's effort against a wrong-footed Tottenham defence with 15 minutes left in the match. After the game, Wenger voiced his frustration at Arsenal's set-piece routines saying that the players did not create enough from these opportunities; Wenger also mentioned that Ramsey and club captain Mikel Arteta sustained muscular injuries, and they would be temporarily unavailable.McNulty Phil Phil McNulty 27 September 2014 Arsenal 1–1 Tottenham Hotspur https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/29289925 30 May 2015 BBC Sport 21 July 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150721155834/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/29289925 live Arsenal's misfortune continued when they lost 2–0 against rivals Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, with the "Blue's" Eden Hazard and Diego Costa on the scoresheet. The loss meant the Wenger had not defeated Chelsea manager José Mourinho after 12 different attempts.McNulty Phil Phil McNulty 5 October 2014 Chelsea 2–0 Arsenal BBC Sport https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/29398780 30 May 2015 3 August 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20180803060953/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/29398780 live Arsenal also lost playmaker Özil to injury during the match and could not play for three months.Hytner David 9 October 2014 Arsenal's Mesut Özil unlikely to play again until 2015 after knee injury https://www.theguardian.com/football/2014/oct/08/mesut-ozil-arsenal-injured-12-weeks 3 November 2023 The Guardian 3 November 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20231103075528/https://www.theguardian.com/football/2014/oct/08/mesut-ozil-arsenal-injured-12-weeks live With the hope of finding good form, the club played Steve Bruce's Hull City after the international break, where the "Gunners" drew 2–2 with Sánchez and Welbeck netting the goals for Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium. Wenger, frustrated with the result, criticised his players for conceding "too many goals" as a result of a lack of concentration.Winton Richard 18 October 2014 Arsenal 2–2 Hull City https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/29580152 30 May 2015 BBC Sport 20 October 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141020050004/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/29580152 live Arsenal won their final match in October when they defeated Sunderland at the Stadium of Light, capitalising off player mistakes, and the club finished the month in fifth place on the Premier League table.Winton Richard 25 October 2014 Sunderland 0–2 Arsenal https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/29671744 30 May 2015 BBC Sport 25 September 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150925024039/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/29671744 live November–February alt=Arsenal players|left|thumb|Giroud (left) and Carzorla celebrating the former's goal against Aston Villa at the Emirates Stadium A Sánchez brace (two goals) and a first senior goal from Chambers helped Arsenal dispatch Sean Dyche's Burnley 3–0 at home on 1 November. The Chilean took his club goal tally to ten goals during the match, Wenger praised Sánchez after the match by comparing the player to Uruguayan forward Luis Suárez in his post-match interview.Gheerbrant James 1 November 2014 Arsenal 3–0 Burnley https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/29768015 30 May 2015 BBC Sport 13 January 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160113054304/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/29768015 live Travelling to Wales, Arsenal then lost to Swansea City 2–1, after having a one goal lead courtesy of a tidy Sánchez finish.Pritchard Dafydd 9 November 2014 Swansea City 2–1 Arsenal BBC Sport https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/29868805 30 May 2015 30 September 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150930153957/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/29868805 live The club's first home defeat came against Manchester United; the 2–1 loss was Arsenal's first and only consecutive defeat in the Premier League during the season. A Kieran Gibbs own goal and a tidy Wayne Rooney finish meant that Giroud's goal in added time was just a consolation; after the match, Wenger called his side "defensibly naive" and also thought the game was "one way traffic" in United's favour. The defeat was a dent in Arsenal's title hopes, given that Jack Wilshere was also injured after a heavy Paddy McNair challenge.Bevan Chris 22 November 2014 Arsenal 1–2 Manchester United https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/30065812 30 May 2015 BBC Sport 22 November 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141122185620/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/30065812 live The club ended their month positively with a tight 1–0 away win against West Bromwich Albion, courtesy of a Welbeck header.Reddy Luke 29 November 2014 West Bromwich Albion 0–1 Arsenal https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/30156733 30 May 2015 BBC Sport 27 November 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151127204605/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/30156733 live On 3 December, Arsenal defeated Southampton 1–0,McNulty Phil Phil McNulty 3 December 2014 Arsenal 1–0 Southampton BBC Sport https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/30204434 30 May 2015 14 December 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151214143727/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/30204434 live and three days later lost 3–2 away to Stoke City. During the game against Stoke, new signing Chambers was sent off after receiving a second yellow card and Wenger was again critical of his side, calling Arsenal "soft".Chowdhury Saj 6 December 2014 Stoke City 3–2 Arsenal https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/30257121 30 May 2015 BBC Sport 17 January 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160117233141/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/30257121 live With Giroud and Carzorla scoring braces, Arsenal later defeated Newcastle United 4–1 at the Emirates Stadium to recover from their defeat to Stoke City.Johnston Neil 13 December 2014 Arsenal 4–1 Newcastle United https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/30357669 30 May 2015 BBC Sport 12 January 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160112031209/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/30357669 live Arsenal then travelled to Anfield to play a struggling Liverpool side who were placed mid-table; the "Gunners" drew 2–2 with Liverpool with Philippe Coutinho and Martin Škrtel scoring the goals for the "Reds".McNulty Phil Phil McNulty 21 December 2014 Liverpool 2–2 Arsenal BBC Sport https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/30467742 30 May 2015 12 January 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160112202017/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/30467742 live On Boxing Day, Arsenal defeated Queens Park Rangers 2–1,Lewis Aimee 26 December 2014 Arsenal 2–1 Queens Park Rangers https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/30544277 30 May 2015 BBC Sport 27 December 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141227093229/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/30544277 live and later dispatched West Ham United on 28 December to end 2014 with a victory.Cryer Andy 28 December 2014 West Ham United 1–2 Arsenal https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/30566743 30 May 2015 BBC Sport 4 January 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150104115612/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/30566743 live On 5 January 2015, Arsenal sent Lukas Podolski on loan to Inter Milan for the remainder of the season; Podolski had not started a Premier League game for Arsenal during the season, and had only made four appearances in Arsenal's UEFA Champions League group stage campaign.5 January 2015 Lukas Podolski: Inter Milan sign Arsenal forward on loan https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/30652834 30 May 2015 BBC Sport 12 June 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150612034531/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/30652834 live Arsenal also loaned Yaya Sanogo to Crystal Palace for the remainder of the season, the Frenchman had only made five appearances for Arsenal during the season.13 January 2015 Crystal Palace bring in Arsenal's Yaya Sanogo on loan https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/30793955 30 May 2015 BBC Sport 16 January 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150116134911/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/30793955 live To reinforce the squad, the club signed Gabriel Paulista from La Liga side Villarreal for £11.2 million. In the three games Arsenal played in January, they lost 2–0 to Southampton away,Reddy Luke 1 January 2015 Southampton 2–0 Arsenal https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/30600817 30 May 2015 BBC Sport 21 January 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160121092154/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/30600817 live defeated Stoke City 3–0 at the Emirates Stadium,Williams Adam 11 January 2015 Arsenal 3–0 Stoke City https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/30670776 15 November 2015 BBC Sport 11 March 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160311125734/http://www.bbc.com/sport/football/30670776 live and dispatched Manchester City 2–0 at the City of Manchester Stadium.Abraham Timothy 18 January 2015 Manchester City 0–2 Arsenal https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/30766356 live https://web.archive.org/web/20231115033510/https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/30766356 15 November 2023 15 November 2023 BBC Sport In the game against Stoke, Sánchez was involved in all three goals, assisting Koscielny's header and scoring the other two; the match also saw Özil appear as a substitute, having returned from injury. Wenger said that Arsenal's performance in their 2–0 win over Manchester City was "exceptional". Cazorla scored the opening goal from a penalty and later set up Giroud's goal from a free-kick; it was Arsenal's first win at Manchester City since October 2010. In February, Arsenal defeated Aston Villa 5–0 at the Emirates Stadium in what would be Arsenal's largest winning margin during the season.Dawkes Phil 1 February 2015 Arsenal 5–0 Aston Villa BBC Sport https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/30971833 15 November 2015 7 April 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150407143449/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/30971833 live The club's good form was interrupted when they lost 2–1 to Tottenham Hotspur at White Hart Lane with Harry Kane scoring both goals for Spurs.Dawkes Phil 7 February 2015 Tottenham Hotspur 2–1 Arsenal BBC Sport https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/31071175 15 November 2015 6 April 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150406145909/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/31071175 live In Arsenal's final two matches during the month, they defeated Leicester City at the Emirates Stadium,Reddy Luke 10 February 2015 Arsenal 2–1 Leicester City BBC Sport https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/31106369 15 November 2015 13 January 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160113054304/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/31106369 live and dispatched Crystal Palace 2–1 at Selhurst Park.Emons Michael 21 February 2015 Crystal Palace 1–2 Arsenal BBC Sport https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/31466677 15 November 2015 4 March 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150304081231/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/31466677 live March–May alt=Arsenal players|thumb|Arsenal players before their match against Sunderland at the Emirates StadiumOn 1 March, Arsenal played Everton with Giroud and Tomáš Rosický scoring the goals for the "Gunners" as they won 2–0 at home. January signing Gabriel Paulista also made his first Premier League start during the match.Whalley Mike 1 March 2015 Arsenal 2–0 Everton BBC Sport https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/31572602 17 November 2023 3 August 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150803015954/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/31572602 live Three days later, Arsenal travelled to Loftus Road to defeat Queens Park Rangers 2–1, with Sánchez ending a run of seven games without scoring.Jennings Patrick 4 March 2015 Queens Park Rangers 1–2 Arsenal BBC Sport https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/31617050 17 November 2023 20 May 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150520123756/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/31617050 live The "Gunners" finished March with a 3–0 home win against West Ham United,Magowan Alistair 14 March 2015 Arsenal 3–0 West Ham United BBC Sport https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/31776459 17 November 2023 2 August 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150802154803/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/31776459 live and a 2–1 win over Newcastle United; with their victory in Tyneside, Arsenal had won their last six consecutive league games and sat third on the league table, one point behind second-placed Manchester City.Magowan Alistair 21 March 2015 Newcastle United 1–2 Arsenal BBC Sport https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/31883463 17 November 2023 4 April 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150404172932/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/31883463 live Wenger was later voted Premier League Manager of the Month for Arsenal's strong form in March, and Giroud was voted Premier League Player of the Month after he scored five goals in Arsenal's four league matches in the month.3 April 2015 Wenger and Giroud win monthly awards https://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/20150402/wenger-and-giroud-win-monthly-awards 17 November 2023 Arsenal F.C. 17 November 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20231117042224/https://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/20150402/wenger-and-giroud-win-monthly-awards live On 4 April, Arsenal convincingly defeated Liverpool 4–1 at home, goals from Héctor Bellerín, Özil, Sánchez and Giroud sealed the victory for the "Gunners"; the win saw Arsenal jump to second place on the league table, but were still seven points behind Chelsea in first place – who had a game in hand.McNulty Phil Phil McNulty 4 April 2015 Arsenal 4–1 Liverpool BBC Sport https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/32097847 17 November 2023 4 April 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150404164642/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/32097847 live After a 1–0 away win over Burnley,Bevan Chris 11 April 2015 Burnley 0–1 Arsenal BBC Sport https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/32179962 17 November 2023 25 June 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150625040737/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/32179962 live Arsenal were set to play a much-anticipated game against Chelsea on 26 April at home. The match ended in a 0–0 draw and thus ended Arsenal's winning run of eight league games;McNulty Phil Phil McNulty 26 April 2015 Arsenal 0–0 Chelsea BBC Sport https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/32371004 17 November 2023 27 June 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150627081237/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/32371004 live Chelsea later won the Premier League title after their 1–0 win over Crystal Palace on 3 May.McNulty Phil Phil McNulty 3 May 2015 Chelsea 1–0 Crystal Palace https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/32471261 17 November 2023 BBC Sport 2 June 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190602183201/https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/32471261 live Having lost out on the league title, Arsenal looked to secure qualification for the Champions League in their final five league matches. With a win over Hull City,Higginson Marc 4 May 2015 Hull City 1–3 Arsenal BBC Sport https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/32476691 17 November 2023 17 November 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20231117051917/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/32476691 live a loss against Swansea City,Pritchard Dafydd 11 May 2015 Arsenal 0–1 Swansea City https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/32579337 17 November 2023 BBC Sport 17 November 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20231117052308/https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/32579337 live and two draws against Manchester United and Sunderland,McNulty Phil Phil McNulty 17 May 2015 Manchester United 1–1 Arsenal BBC Sport https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/32679743 17 November 2023 17 November 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20231117051717/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/32679743 live Hytner David 21 May 2015 Advocaat's Sunderland stay up after Pantilimon repels misfiring Arsenal https://www.theguardian.com/football/2015/may/20/arsenal-sunderland-premier-league-match-report 21 May 2015 The Guardian 5 June 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150605060909/http://www.theguardian.com/football/2015/may/20/arsenal-sunderland-premier-league-match-report live a win in their final game against West Bromwich Albion would secure Arsenal third place and Champions League football for the following season. The "Gunners" ended their season positively after they won 4–1 at home with a Walcott hat-trick and a 20-yard finish by Wilshere.Whalley Mike 24 May 2015 Arsenal 4–1 West Bromwich Albion https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/32770845 17 November 2023 BBC Sport 17 November 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20231117051055/https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/32770845 live Match details 1 16 August 2014 17:30 BST Arsenal 2–1 Report Crystal Palace Chambers 44Koscielny 45+1Cazorla 60Ramsey 90+1 Hangeland 35 Puncheon 2 48 89Chamakh 68Kelly 77 Emirates Stadium Holloway 59,962 Jonathan Moss W 2 23 August 2014 17:30 BST Everton 2–2 Report Arsenal Coleman 19Baines 29Naismith 45 Mertesacker 43Wilshere 54Chambers 57Flamini 77Ramsey 83Giroud 90 Goodison Park Walton 39,490 Kevin Friend D 3 31 August 2014 16:00 BST Leicester City 1–1 Report Arsenal Ulloa 23Albrighton 84Hammond 85Moore 90 Sánchez 20Szczęsny 90 King Power Stadium Leicester 31,535 Anthony Taylor D 4 13 September 2014 12:45 BST Arsenal 2–2 Report Manchester City Flamini 58Monreal 62Wilshere 64Sánchez 74, 75 Lampard 22Zabaleta 24Agüero 28, 64Fernandinho 50Demichelis 84 Emirates Stadium Holloway 60,003 Mark Clattenburg D 5 20 September 2014 15:00 BST Aston Villa 0–3 Report Arsenal Clark 83 Chambers 22Özil 33Welbeck 34Cissokho 35 o.g.Ramsey 56Wilshere 84 Villa Park Aston 40,013 Mike Jones W 6 27 September 2014 17:30 BST Arsenal 1–1 Report Tottenham Hotspur Oxlade-Chamberlain 12, 74 Wilshere 22Chambers 86 Lamela 27Chadli 56, 57Adebayor 69Lennon 69Mason 72Rose 83 Emirates Stadium Holloway 59,900 Michael Oliver D 7 5 October 2014 14:05 BST Chelsea 2–0 Report Arsenal Cahill 20Hazard 27 pen.Ivanović 53Schürrle 66Costa 78Oscar 86 Chambers 22Koscielny 27Welbeck 90+1 Stamford Bridge Fulham 41,607 Martin Atkinson L 8 18 October 2014 15:00 BST Arsenal 2–2 Report Hull City Sánchez 13Wilshere 69Cazorla 80Welbeck 90+1 Diamé 17Chester 44Hernández 46Huddlestone 66 Emirates Stadium Holloway 60,004 Roger East D 9 25 October 2014 15:00 BST Sunderland 0–2 Report Arsenal Larsson 38Cattermole 63Wickham 68 Gibbs 24Sánchez 30 90+3Welbeck 50Arteta 55 Stadium of Light Sunderland 44,449 Kevin Friend W 10 1 November 2014 15:00 GMT Arsenal 3–0 Report Burnley Sánchez 70 90Chambers 72 Boyd 16 Emirates Stadium Holloway 60,012 Craig Pawson W 11 9 November 2014 16:00 GMT Swansea City 2–1 Report Arsenal Taylor 37Ki Sung-yueng 41Williams 50Carroll 63Sigurðsson 75Gomis 78Barrow 90 Ramsey 45+1Mertesacker 55Chambers 62Sánchez 63, 86Gibbs 74 Liberty Stadium Swansea, Wales 20,812 Phil Dowd L 12 22 November 2014 17:30 GMT Arsenal 1–2 Report Manchester United Cazorla 65Giroud 90+5, 90+8 Gibbs 56 o.g.Rooney 85Wilson 90+7 Emirates Stadium Holloway 60,074 Mike Dean L 13 29 November 2014 12:45 GMT West Bromwich Albion 0–1 Report Arsenal Dorrans 53Gamboa 84 Welbeck 60Oxlade-Chamberlain 90+3 The Hawthorns West Bromwich 24,228 Chris Foy W 14 3 December 2014 19:45 GMT Arsenal 1–0 Report Southampton Sánchez 89 Alderweireld 43Wanyama 76 Emirates Stadium Holloway 60,025 Andre Marriner W 15 6 December 2014 15:00 GMT Stoke City 3–2 Report Arsenal Crouch 1, 46Krkić 35Muniesa 44Walters 45Adam 84 Chambers 2 61 78Cazorla 68 pen.Ramsey 70Gibbs 71Oxlade-Chamberlain 72 Britannia Stadium Stoke-on-Trent 27,367 Anthony Taylor L 16 13 December 2014 17:30 GMT Arsenal 4–1 Report Newcastle United Giroud 15 58Bellerín 37Cazorla 54 88 pen.Oxlade-Chamberlain 57 Tioté 59Pérez 63Janmaat 82 Emirates Stadium Holloway 59,949 Lee Mason W 17 21 December 2014 16:00 GMT Liverpool 2–2 Report Arsenal Coutinho 45Borini 2 90 90+2Škrtel 90+7 Flamini 14Debuchy 45+2, 47Giroud 64Cazorla 90+3 Anfield Liverpool 44,703 Michael Oliver D 18 26 December 2014 17:30 GMT Arsenal 2–1 Report Queens Park Rangers Sánchez 37Giroud 0 53Rosický 65Coquelin 90+4 Ferdinand 27Mutch 55Hoilett 70Austin 79 pen.Kranjčar 90+3 Emirates Stadium Holloway 59,947 Martin Atkinson W 19 28 December 2014 15:00 GMT West Ham United 1–2 Report Arsenal Carroll 36Kouyaté 54Tomkins 84Reid 88 Cazorla 41 pen.Welbeck 44Sánchez 48Debuchy 80Coquelin 90+5 Boleyn Ground Upton Park 34,977 Neil Swarbrick W 20 1 January 2015 15:00 GMT Southampton 2–0 Report Arsenal Wanyama 23Mané 34Tadić 56Gardoș 67 Coquelin 74 St Mary's Stadium Southampton 31,492 Craig Pawson L 21 11 January 2015 13:30 GMT Arsenal 3–0 Report Stoke City Koscielny 6Sánchez 33 48 Wollscheid 51Cameron 61Crouch 63 Emirates Stadium Holloway 59,956 Jonathan Moss W 22 18 January 2015 16:00 GMT Manchester City 0–2 Report Arsenal Kompany 41Fernandinho 54Agüero 86 Koscielny 3Cazorla 24 pen.Ramsey 38Bellerín 56Giroud 67 Etihad Stadium Manchester 45,596 Mike Dean W 23 1 February 2015 13:30 GMT Arsenal 5–0 Report Aston Villa Giroud 8Özil 56Walcott 63Cazorla 75 pen.Bellerín 90+2 Clark 57Gil 68 Emirates Stadium Holloway 59,958 Anthony Taylor W 24 7 February 2015 12:45 GMT Tottenham Hotspur 2–1 Report Arsenal Kane 36, 56 86Mason 79Bentaleb 90+2 Özil 11Monreal 43Welbeck 45+2Koscielny 53Giroud 84Ramsey 90+4 White Hart Lane Tottenham 35,659 Martin Atkinson L 25 10 February 2015 19:45 GMT Arsenal 2–1 Report Leicester City Koscielny 27Walcott 41Rosický 67Giroud 90+5 Kramarić 61Wasilewski 65Simpson 89 Emirates Stadium Holloway 60,032 Mike Jones W 26 21 February 2015 15:00 GMT Crystal Palace 1–2 Report Arsenal Mutch 19Murray 90+4 Cazorla 8 pen.Coquelin 28Giroud 45+1, 56Chambers 85 Selhurst Park Selhurst 24,721 Mark Clattenburg W 27 1 March 2015 14:05 GMT Arsenal 2–0 Report Everton Giroud 39, 47Koscielny 78Rosický 89 Emirates Stadium Holloway 59,925 Andre Marriner W 28 4 March 2015 19:45 GMT Queens Park Rangers 1–2 Report Arsenal Henry 32Yun Suk-young 80Austin 82 Bellerín 34Giroud 64Sánchez 69 Loftus Road White City 17,977 Kevin Friend W 29 14 March 2015 15:00 GMT Arsenal 3–0 Report West Ham United Sánchez 36Giroud 45+1Ramsey 82Flamini 84 Sakho 78 Emirates Stadium Holloway 60,002 Chris Foy started the match as referee but was replaced by Anthony Taylor after 59 minutes due to Foy suffering a calf injury.James Josh http://www.arsenal.com/match/report/1415/post/first-team/arsenal-v-west-ham-match-report Arsenal 3–0 West Ham - Match report 14 March 2015 24 October 2023 Arsenal F.C. 16 March 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150316185708/http://www.arsenal.com/match/report/1415/post/first-team/arsenal-v-west-ham-match-report live W 30 21 March 2015 15:00 GMT Newcastle United 1–2 Report Arsenal Sissoko 48 Giroud 24 28 St James' Park Newcastle upon Tyne 50,544 Mike Jones W 31 4 April 2015 12:45 BST Arsenal 4–1 Report Liverpool Bellerín 37, 70Özil 40Sánchez 45Giroud 90+1 Can 2 49 84Henderson 76 pen. Emirates Stadium Holloway 60,081 Anthony Taylor W 32 11 April 2015 17:30 BST Burnley 0–1 Report Arsenal Mee 25Duff 26 Ramsey 12 Turf Moor Burnley 20,615 Mike Dean W 33 26 April 2015 16:00 BST Arsenal 0–0 Report Chelsea Coquelin 34Ramsey 89Cazorla 90+3Monreal 90+5 Fàbregas 23Willian 68Ivanović 72 Emirates Stadium Holloway 60,066 Michael Oliver D 34 4 May 2015 20:00 BST Hull City 1–3 Report Arsenal Livermore 23N'Doye 30Quinn 57 Sánchez 28 45+1Ramsey 33 KC Stadium Kingston upon Hull 23,628 Lee Mason W 35 11 May 2015 20:00 BST Arsenal 0–1 Report Swansea City Shelvey 38Gomis 86 Emirates Stadium Holloway 59,989 Kevin Friend L 36 17 May 2015 16:00 BST Manchester United 1–1 Report Arsenal Herrera 30, 90+5 Blackett 82 o.g. Old Trafford Stretford 75,323 Mike Dean D 37 20 May 2015 19:45 BST Arsenal 0–0 Report Sunderland Ramsey 18 Emirates Stadium Holloway 59,987 Anthony Taylor D 38 24 May 2015 15:00 BST Arsenal 4–1 Report West Bromwich Albion Walcott 4 14 37Wilshere 17Bellerín 48 McAuley 57 Emirates Stadium Holloway 59,971 Robert Madley W League Table ARS FA Cup 2014–15 FA Cup alt=Arsenal players|thumb|Arsenal players celebrating their FA Cup win during a victory parade Arsenal entered the FA Cup as title holders, following their victory over Hull City in the previous edition's final.Reid Jamie 17 May 2014 Aaron Ramsey steers Arsenal to victory in epic FA Cup final https://www.thefa.com/news/2014/may/17/arsenal-v-hull-city-fa-cup-final-2014-match-report 2 November 2023 The Football Association 2 November 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20231102012526/https://www.thefa.com/news/2014/may/17/arsenal-v-hull-city-fa-cup-final-2014-match-report live Their opening tie in January 2015 was a home match against Hull City, a repeat of the previous final; the "Gunners" won 2–0 with a corner set-piece headed in by Per Mertesacker along with a sharp turn and finish from Sánchez.Jurejko Jonathan 4 January 2015 Arsenal 2–0 Hull City BBC Sport https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/30614334 30 May 2015 4 April 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150404203820/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/30614334 live In the following round away against Brighton & Hove Albion, Arsenal prevailed 3–2 with goals from Walcott, Özil and Rosický helping the club reach the fifth round of the competition.Chowdhury Saj 25 January 2015 Brighton & Hove Albion 2–3 Arsenal BBC Sport https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/30868916 30 May 2015 6 April 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150406074333/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/30868916 live In the following month, Arsenal defeated Middlesbrough 2–0 at the Emirates Stadium with both goals scored by Giroud; Gabriel Paulista also made his debut for the club during the match.Jennings Patrick 15 February 2015 Arsenal 2–0 Middlesbrough BBC Sport https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/31423103 2 November 2023 15 February 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150215150442/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/31423103 live In the quarter-finals played in March, Arsenal travelled to Old Trafford to play Manchester United. An early goal from Arsenal's Nacho Monreal was cancelled out by Rooney's flying header from Angel Di Maria's cross, the Argentine was later sent off following Welbeck's winner against his former club. Following their victory over Manchester United, the title holders were now "huge favourites" to win the competition.McNulty Phil Phil McNulty 9 March 2015 Manchester United 1–2 Arsenal BBC Sport https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/31689011 2 November 2023 9 January 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160109225040/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/31689011 live Arsenal played EFL Championship side Reading in the semi-finals in April at Wembley Stadium, Arsenal gained a first half lead through a Sánchez close range finish. However, a Garath McCleary volley equalised the scoreline in the second half taking the match to extra time; in the 11th minute of extra time, Reading goalkeeper Adam Federici dropped Sánchez's late effort which sealed Arsenal's progression to the final.Hassan Nabil 18 April 2015 Reading 1–2 Arsenal BBC Sport https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/32261616 2 November 2023 12 January 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160112053052/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/32261616 live In Arsenal's final match of the season, they faced Aston Villa at Wembley Stadium on 30 May. The "Gunners" comfortably defeated Tim Sherwood's side 4–0 with goals from Walcott, Sánchez, Mertesacker and Giroud. The win marked the club's 12th FA Cup trophy, which made it the most successful team in the competition's history.Murray Scott 30 May 2015 The 2015 FA Cup final: Arsenal 4–0 Aston Villa https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2015/may/30/arsenal-v-aston-villa-fa-cup-final-live 2 November 2023 The Guardian 21 October 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20211021094809/https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2015/may/30/arsenal-v-aston-villa-fa-cup-final-live live Match details Third round 4 January 2015 17:30 GMT Arsenal 2–0 Report Hull City Mertesacker 20Sánchez 76, 82Coquelin 88 McShane 45+1Davies 85 Holloway Emirates Stadium 59,439 Robert Madley W Fourth round 25 January 2015 16:00 GMT Brighton & Hove Albion 2–3 Report Arsenal O'Grady 50Baldock 73, 75Holla 79Greer 87Dunk 90+3 Walcott 2Özil 24Rosický 59 Brighton Falmer Stadium 30,278 Michael Oliver W Fifth round 15 February 2015 16:00 GMT Arsenal 2–0 Report Middlesbrough Giroud 27 29Gabriel 55 Vossen 85 Holloway Emirates Stadium 59,823 Mike Dean W Sixth round 9 March 2015 19:45 GMT Manchester United 1–2 Report Arsenal Rooney 29Herrera 37Fellaini 59Young 60Rojo 64Di María 2 76 77Januzaj 87 Bellerín 4Monreal 25Welbeck 61Ramsey 88 Stretford Old Trafford 74,285 Michael Oliver W Semi-finals 18 April 2015 17:20 BST Reading 1–2 yes Report Arsenal Chalobah 45+2McCleary 54 Sánchez 39 105+1Gabriel 108 Wembley Park Wembley Stadium 84,081 Martin Atkinson W Final 30 May 2015 17:30 BST Arsenal 4–0 Report Aston Villa Walcott 40Sánchez 50Mertesacker 62Giroud 90+3 Cleverley 14Hutton 33Delph 37Westwood 52Agbonlahor 83 Wembley Park Wembley Stadium 89,283 Jonathan Moss W Football League Cup 2014–15 Football League CupArsenal entered the Football League Cup in the third round, receiving a bye in the first and second rounds due to the club's Premier League status and participation in European competition. Arsenal left the competition in the third round following a 2–1 home defeat to Southampton. Despite an early goal from Sánchez, goals from Southampton's Dušan Tadić and Nathaniel Clyne meant that the "Saints" qualified for the following round instead of Arsenal.23 September 2014 Arsenal 1–2 Southampton https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/29216769 2 November 2014 BBC Sport 24 September 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150924212414/http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/29216769 live Match details Third round 23 September 2014 19:45 BST Arsenal 1–2 Report Southampton Sánchez 13Rosický 87Wilshere 90+2 Tadić 20 pen.Wanyama 26Clyne 38Targett 85Forster 90+2Pellè 90+3 Holloway Emirates Stadium 59,621 Keith Stroud L UEFA Champions League 2014–15 UEFA Champions League Play-off round 2014–15 UEFA Champions League qualifying phase and play-off round#Play-off roundArsenal qualified for the play-off round of the UEFA Champions League on virtue of finishing fourth in the Premier League the preceding season. The club faced a two-legged tie in August 2014 against Turkish side Beşiktaş; the two clubs played a 0–0 draw in Istanbul during the first leg with Ramsey being sent off after having been cautioned twice.Bevan Chris 19 August 2014 Beşiktaş 0–0 Arsenal https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/28784340 19 August 2014 BBC Sport 18 August 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140818141614/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/28784340 live In the second-leg at the Emirates Stadium, Arsenal qualified for the group stage after a 1–0 win with Sánchez scoring his first goal for the club and the only goal of the match.McNulty Phil Phil McNulty 27 August 2014 Arsenal 1–0 Besiktas BBC Sport https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/28931063 30 May 2015 29 August 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140829004147/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/28931063 live Match details First leg 19 August 2014 19:45 BST Beşiktaş TUR 0–0 Report ENG Arsenal Motta 53Özyakup 77 Ramsey 2 54 80Flamini 56Monreal 66 Atatürk Olympic Stadium Istanbul, Turkey 41,531Full Time Summary Play-Offs 1st leg http://www.uefa.org/newsfiles/ucl/2015/md-02_1_fs.pdf 19 August 2014 25 October 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20141216191703/http://www.uefa.org/newsfiles/ucl/2015/md-02_1_fs.pdf 16 December 2014 Union of European Football Associations Milorad Mažić (Serbia) D Second leg 27 August 2014 19:45 BST Arsenal ENG 1–0 1–0 Report TUR Beşiktaş Sánchez 45+1Debuchy 2 14 75Chambers 77Szczęsny 86 Kavlak 23Özyakup 32Franco 59Hutchinson 79Uysal 85Töre 90 Emirates Stadium Holloway 59,946Full Time Summary Play-Offs 2nd leg http://www.uefa.org/newsfiles/ucl/2015/md-01_2_fs.pdf 27 August 2014 25 October 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20141216200543/http://www.uefa.org/newsfiles/ucl/2015/md-01_2_fs.pdf 16 December 2014 Union of European Football Associations Pedro Proença (Portugal) W Group stage 2014–15 UEFA Champions League group stage#Group DOn 29 August, Arsenal were drawn into group D with German side Borussia Dortmund, Belgium side Anderlecht and Turkish side Galatasaray.Murray Scott 29 August 2014 Champions League 2014–15 group stage draw https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2014/aug/28/champions-league-2014-15-group-stage-draw-live 2 November 2023 The Guardian 2 November 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20231102003401/https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2014/aug/28/champions-league-2014-15-group-stage-draw-live live In Arsenal's first group stage match in September away against Borussia Dortmund, the German side won 2–0 with goals from Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Ciro Immobile; academy graduate Bellerín also made his first start for the club.Johnston Neil 16 September 2014 Borussia Dortmund 2–0 Arsenal https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/29209551 30 May 2015 BBC Sport 21 August 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150821091919/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/29209551 live At the start of October, Arsenal returned to the competition with a comprehensive 4–1 home victory over Galatasaray. Welbeck scored his first senior hat-trick against the Turkish side and Szczęsny was sent off after he fouled Burak Yılmaz, conceding a penalty.Rose Gary 1 October 2014 Arsenal 4–1 Galatasaray BBC Sport https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/29362640 30 May 2015 19 April 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150419115914/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/29362640 live With David Ospina starting in goal following Szczęsny's suspension, the "Gunners" later travelled to Belgium to defeat Anderlecht 2–1 with two late goals from Gibbs and Podolski, now halfway through the group stage Arsenal were placed second behind Borussia Dortmund.Jurejko Jonathan 22 October 2014 RSC Anderlecht 1–2 Arsenal BBC Sport https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/29362790 30 May 2015 27 October 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141027211521/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/29362790 live In November, Anderlecht came to a rain-lashed Emirates Stadium and drew 3–3 with Arsenal who had a 3–0 lead; the goals from Arteta, Sánchez and Oxlade-Chamberlain were cancelled out by one goal from Anderlecht's Aleksandar Mitrović and two from Anthony Vanden Borre.Johnston Neil 4 November 2014 Arsenal 3–3 RSC Anderlecht https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/29362849 30 May 2015 BBC Sport 16 September 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150916224715/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/29362849 live Arsenal qualified for the knockout phase after they defeated Borussia Dortmund 2–0 at home with goals from Sanogo and Sánchez;Chowdhury Saj 26 November 2014 Arsenal 2–0 Borussia Dortmund BBC Sport https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/29363037 30 May 2015 27 November 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151127025849/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/29363037 live they wrapped up their group stage campaign finishing second after a comfortable 4–1 away win over Galatasaray in December.8 December 2014 Galatasaray 1–4 Arsenal BBC Sport https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/29363845 30 May 2015 12 December 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151212014749/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/29363845 live Group D classificationGroup D yes ARSMatch details 1 16 September 2014 19:45 BST Borussia Dortmund GER 2–0 Report ENG Arsenal Mkhitaryan 5Immobile 45Aubameyang 48 Özil 54Wilshere 88 Signal Iduna Park Dortmund, Germany 65,851Full Time Summary Matchday 1 http://www.uefa.org/newsfiles/ucl/2015/md01_1_fs.pdf 16 September 2014 25 October 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20141006135120/http://www.uefa.org/newsfiles/ucl/2015/md01_1_fs.pdf 6 October 2014 Union of European Football Associations Olegário Benquerença (Portugal) L 2 1 October 2014 19:45 BST Arsenal ENG 4–1 Report TUR Galatasaray Welbeck 22 30 52Sánchez 41Flamini 44Szczęsny 0 60 Melo 34Džemaili 43Yılmaz 61 pen. Emirates Stadium Holloway 59,803Full Time Summary Matchday 2 http://www.uefa.org/newsfiles/ucl/2015/md02_2_fs.pdf 1 October 2014 25 October 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20141006095710/http://www.uefa.org/newsfiles/ucl/2015/md02_2_fs.pdf 6 October 2014 Union of European Football Associations Gianluca Rocchi (Italy) W 3 22 October 2014 19:45 BST Anderlecht BEL 1–2 Report ENG Arsenal Najar 71Deschacht 80 Monreal 8Welbeck 66Gibbs 89Podolski 90+1 Constant Vanden Stock Stadium Anderlecht, Belgium 19,881Full Time Summary Matchday 3 http://www.uefa.org/newsfiles/ucl/2015/md03_2_fs.pdf 22 October 2014 25 October 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20151125125222/http://www.uefa.org/newsfiles/ucl/2015/md03_2_fs.pdf 25 November 2015 Union of European Football Associations Carlos Velasco Carballo (Spain) W 4 4 November 2014 19:45 GMT Arsenal ENG 3–3 Report BEL Anderlecht Arteta 25 pen.Sánchez 29Oxlade-Chamberlain 58Monreal 72 Vanden Borre 61 73 pen., 90+3Kljestan 87Mitrović 89 90 Emirates Stadium Holloway 59,872Full Time Summary Matchday 4 http://www.uefa.org/newsfiles/ucl/2015/md04_1_fs.pdf 4 November 2014 25 October 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20141105100503/http://www.uefa.org/newsfiles/ucl/2015/md04_1_fs.pdf 5 November 2014 Union of European Football Associations Clément Turpin (France) D 5 26 November 2014 19:45 GMT Arsenal ENG 2–0 Report GER Borussia Dortmund Sanogo 2Arteta 15Sánchez 57 Subotić 13Piszczek 37 Emirates Stadium Holloway 59,902Full Time Summary Matchday 5 http://www.uefa.org/newsfiles/ucl/2015/md05_2_fs.pdf 26 November 2014 25 October 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20141205071839/http://www.uefa.org/newsfiles/ucl/2015/md05_2_fs.pdf 5 December 2014 Union of European Football Associations Viktor Kassai (Hungary) W 6 9 December 2014 19:45 GMT Galatasaray TUR 1–4 Report ENG Arsenal Melo 33Çamdal 43Kaya 57Sneijder 88 Podolski 3 90+2 65Ramsey 11 29Flamini 15Debuchy 65 Türk Telekom Arena Istanbul, Turkey 20,590Full Time Summary Matchday 6 http://www.uefa.org/newsfiles/ucl/2015/md06_1_fs.pdf 9 December 2014 25 October 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20141214005740/http://www.uefa.org/newsfiles/ucl/2015/md06_1_fs.pdf 14 December 2014 Union of European Football Associations David Fernández Borbalán (Spain) W Knockout phase 2014–15 UEFA Champions League knockout phase Round of 16 On 15 December, Arsenal were drawn against Ligue 1 side Monaco for their round of 16 tie.Rice Simon 15 December 2014 Champions League draw: Arsenal draw Monaco but nightmare for Chelsea and Manchester City https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/european/champions-league-draw-arsenal-draw-monaco-but-nightmare-for-chelsea-and-manchester-city-9925404.html 28 October 2023 The Independent 28 October 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20231028073510/https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/european/champions-league-draw-arsenal-draw-monaco-but-nightmare-for-chelsea-and-manchester-city-9925404.html live Arsenal faced the prospect of exiting the tournament at this stage after they were defeated convincingly in February 2015 during the first leg at home; Phil McNulty from BBC Sport characterised Arsenal's performance as incompetent and naive.McNuty Phil Phil McNulty 25 February 2015 Arsenal 1–3 Monaco BBC Sport https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/31608951 28 October 2023 14 April 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150414140717/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/31608951 live Despite a consolidation goal from Oxlade-Chamberlain, goals from Geoffrey Kondogbia, Yannick Carrasco and former Tottenham Hotspur striker Dimitar Berbatov meant that Monaco had a strong second-leg advantage. Arsenal travelled to the Stade Louis II the following month with the hope of turning the tie around with a two-goal deficit; despite winning the match with an improved performance, the "Gunners" left the competition by the away goals rule having drawn 3–3 on aggregate.Magowan Alistair 17 March 2015 Monaco 0–2 Arsenal (agg 3–3) BBC Sport https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/31913128 28 October 2023 27 May 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150527195824/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/31913128 live Needing to score at least three unanswered goals, Arsenal started strong with Giroud's composed close-range goal in the 36th minute, and they later came close to scoring again before half-time with Welbeck's effort. Ramsey came off the bench to score a late goal in the second half, but the team couldn't score a third despite overwhelming pressure on Monaco's defence. This was the fifth straight season which Arsenal left the Champions League at the round of 16 stage. Match details First leg 25 February 2015 19:45 GMT Arsenal ENG 1–3 Report FRA 1974 Monaco Coquelin 42Bellerín 74Özil 87Oxlade-Chamberlain 90+1 Kondogbia 38Echiéjilé 45Berbatov 53Moutinho 90+2Carrasco 90+4 Holloway Emirates Stadium 59,868Full Time Summary Round of 16 1st leg http://www.uefa.org/newsfiles/ucl/2015/2014405_fr.pdf 25 February 2015 25 October 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20150402162821/http://www.uefa.org/newsfiles/ucl/2015/2014405_fr.pdf 2 April 2015 Union of European Football Associations Deniz Aytekin (Germany) L Second leg 17 March 2015 19:45 GMT Monaco FRA 1974 0–2 3a–3 Report ENG Arsenal Kondogbia 52 Giroud 36Sánchez 42Ramsey 79 Fontvieille, Monaco Stade Louis II 17,263Full Time Summary Round of 16 2nd leg http://www.uefa.org/newsfiles/ucl/2015/2014411_fr.pdf 17 March 2015 25 October 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20160307074456/http://www.uefa.org/newsfiles/ucl/2015/2014411_fr.pdf 7 March 2016 Union of European Football Associations Svein Oddvar Moen (Norway) W Postseason "He is very positive, always wants to go forward, wants to hurt the opponent and he is also – what the fans like with him – a fighter. He is a guy who has a good combination of talent, combative aspect and fighting spirit." Wenger commenting on Sánchez's Player of the Season award right 33% right Following Arsenal's season, Sánchez was voted Arsenal Player of the Season by club supporters; the Chilean scored 25 goals for the "Gunners" in his debut campaign.Orr James 10 June 2015 Alexis Sanchez named Arsenal Player of the Season for 2014/15 https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/alexis-sanchez-named-arsenal-player-of-the-season-for-2014-15-10310926.html 4 November 2023 The Independent 4 November 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20231104025920/https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/alexis-sanchez-named-arsenal-player-of-the-season-for-2014-15-10310926.html live Sánchez was included in the PFA Premier League Team of the Year,26 April 2015 Chelsea's Eden Hazard named PFA Player of the Year https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/32472834 4 November 2023 BBC Sport 16 April 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190416142647/https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/32472834 live and was also voted PFA Fans' Player of the Year,27 May 2015 Alexis Sanchez Crowned PFA Fans' Player of the Year https://www.thepfa.com/news/2015/5/27/alexis-sanchez-crowned-pfa-fans-player-of-the-year 4 November 2023 Professional Footballers' Association 4 November 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20231104031136/https://www.thepfa.com/news/2015/5/27/alexis-sanchez-crowned-pfa-fans-player-of-the-year live FSF Player of the Year,Valente Allan 7 December 2015 Arsenal's Alexis Sanchez wins Football Supporters' Federation award https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11670/10092459/arsenals-alexis-sanchez-wins-football-supporters-federation-award 4 November 2023 Sky Sports 4 November 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20231104031322/https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11670/10092459/arsenals-alexis-sanchez-wins-football-supporters-federation-award live Facebook Premier League Player of the Year,Mewis Joe 26 May 2015 Arsenal's Alexis Sanchez wins Player of the Year at the inaugural Facebook Football Awards https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/arsenals-alexis-sanchez-wins-player-5766579 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20161230090959/https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/arsenals-alexis-sanchez-wins-player-5766579 30 December 2016 4 November 2023 Mirror and Kids' Choice UK's Favourite Footballer.2015 UK Favourite Football Star http://kca.nick.co.uk/vote?category=UK-Favourite-Football-Star dead https://web.archive.org/web/20150627030627/http://kca.nick.co.uk/vote?category=UK-Favourite-Football-Star 27 June 2015 4 November 2023 Nickelodeon Wilshere's Premier League goal scored against West Bromwich Albion on the final match day was voted BBC Goal of the Season. The online poll was surged with Arsenal supporters from Twitter that voted for Wilshere, who won the award with 34% of votes.Rice Simon 26 May 2015 Jack Wilshere wins Match of the Day Goal of the Season award after Arsenal fans hijack vote https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/news/jack-wilshere-s-finalday-strike-wins-match-of-the-day-s-goal-of-the-season-award-after-arsenal-fans-hijack-vote-10274042.html 4 November 2023 The Independent 4 November 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20231104032402/https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/news/jack-wilshere-s-finalday-strike-wins-match-of-the-day-s-goal-of-the-season-award-after-arsenal-fans-hijack-vote-10274042.html live Squad statistics Key GK goalkeeper = Goalkeeper DF defender = Defender MF midfielder = Midfielder FW forward = Forward 12px|alt=|Yellow cards = Yellow cards 12px|alt=|Red cards = Red cards Numbers in parentheses denote appearances as substitute. Players with number struck through and marked † left the club during the playing season. +Arsenal 2014–15 season player statisticsNo. squad numberPos. playing positionNat. nationalityNamePremier LeagueFA CupLeague CupUEFA Champions LeagueFA Community ShieldTotalDisciplineApps appearancesGoalsApps appearancesGoalsApps appearancesGoalsApps appearancesGoalsApps appearancesGoalsApps appearancesGoalsalt=A yellow rectangular card|17x17px|Bookedalt=A red rectangular card|17x17px|Sent off1GKPOL POLWojciech Szczęsny17050006010290212DFFRA FRA 1974Mathieu Debuchy10110003010151313DFENG ENGKieran Gibbs18 (4)030006 (1)11028 (5)1304DFGER GERPer Mertesacker35042009000482205DFBRA BRAGabriel Paulista4 (2)01 (1)00000005 (3)0206DFFRA FRA 1974Laurent Koscielny26 (1)35000601038 (1)3407MFCZE CZETomáš Rosický5 (10)22 (1)1100 (4)00 (1)08 (16)3208MFESP ESPMikel Arteta6 (1)00000411011 (1)1209FWGER GERLukas Podolski †0 (7)000101 (4)3002 (11)31010MFENG ENGJack Wilshere9 (5)20 (1)0104 (1)01015 (7)26011MFGER GERMesut Özil21 (1)45100500031 (1)52012FWFRA FRA 1974Olivier Giroud21 (6)142 (3)300310 (1)126 (10)195113GKCOL COLDavid Ospina18010102 (1)00022 (1)00014FWENG ENGTheo Walcott4 (10)53 (2)2000 (2)0007 (14)70015MFENG ENGAlex Oxlade-Chamberlain17 (6)11 (2)00 (1)05 (4)20 (1)023 (14)34016MFWAL WALAaron Ramsey23 (6)63 (1)0006 (1)31133 (8)107117FWCHI CHIAlexis Sánchez34 (1)165 (1)411941050 (2)256018DFESP ESPNacho Monreal26 (2)04100600 (1)036 (3)16019MFESP ESPSanti Cazorla33 (4)7500 (1)08 (1)01147 (6)85020MFFRA FRA 1974Mathieu Flamini15 (8)120004 (3)00 (1)021 (12)16021DFENG ENGCalum Chambers17 (6)13 (1)0106 (1)01028 (8)18122FWFRA FRA 1974Yaya Sanogo †2 (1)0000021105 (1)10023FWENG ENGDanny Welbeck18 (7)43100630027 (7)84024MFFRA FRA 1974Abou Diaby0000100000100026GKARG ARGEmiliano Martínez †3 (1)0000020005 (1)00028FWCRI CRIJoel Campbell †0 (4)010101 (2)00 (1)03 (7)00034MFFRA FRA 1974Francis Coquelin †19 (3)04 (1)010200026 (4)07035MFGER GERGedion Zelalem0000000 (1)0000 (1)00038FWENG ENGChuba Akpom †0 (3)00 (3)00 (1)000000 (7)00039DFESP ESPHéctor Bellerín17 (3)23010400025 (3)27042DFENG ENGIsaac Hayden0000100000100070MFENG ENGAinsley Maitland-Niles0 (1)00 (1)0000 (1)0000 (3)00073DFENG ENGStefan O'Connor0000000 (1)0000 (1)000—zzz Own goals—2—————2— Sources: Kelly Andrew Arsenal First Team Line-ups http://www.thearsenalhistory.com/stat/aftlu.htm 22 October 2023 The Arsenal History 2 February 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210202213854/http://www.thearsenalhistory.com/stat/aftlu.htm live All Arsenal football club players: 2015 https://www.11v11.com/teams/arsenal/tab/players/season/2015/ 18 October 2023 11v11.com AFS Enterprises 22 October 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20231022090015/https://www.11v11.com/teams/arsenal/tab/players/season/2015/ live Transfers For consistency, transfer fees in the tables below are all exclusively sourced from BBC Sport's contemporary report of each transfer. Arsenal did not sign any players on loan during the season. + Transfers inNo. squad numberPos. positionPlayerTransferred fromFeeDateRef. reference(s)—DF defenderIlias Chatzitheodoridis GREGRE Mas KallitheakosUndisclosed1 July 2014upper-alpha Chatzitheodoridis' transfer from Mas Kallitheakos was announced on 6 June 2014, before the season startedMetro Sports Reporter 6 June 2014 Arsenal make their first summer signing – 17-year-old defender Elias Chatzitheodoridis http://metro.co.uk/2014/06/06/arsenal-make-their-first-summer-signing-17-year-old-defender-elias-chatzitheodoridis-4752276/ live https://web.archive.org/web/20231022102504/http://metro.co.uk/2014/06/06/arsenal-make-their-first-summer-signing-17-year-old-defender-elias-chatzitheodoridis-4752276/ 22 October 2023 9 July 2014 Metro—MF midfielderBen Sheaf ENGENG West Ham UnitedUndisclosed2 July 2014Sanderson Jamie 2 July 2014 Arsenal raid West Ham to sign England Under-16 midfielder Ben Sheaf http://metro.co.uk/2014/07/02/arsenal-raid-west-ham-to-sign-england-under-16-midfielder-ben-sheaf-4784662/ live https://web.archive.org/web/20231022102619/https://metro.co.uk/2014/07/02/arsenal-raid-west-ham-to-sign-england-under-16-midfielder-ben-sheaf-4784662/ 22 October 2023 10 July 2014 Metro—GK goalkeeperHugo Keto FINFIN HJKUndisclosed4 July 2014Sanderson Jamie 4 July 2014 Arsenal fend off Liverpool to sign exciting Finland goalkeeper Hugo Keto http://metro.co.uk/2014/07/04/arsenal-fend-off-liverpool-to-sign-exciting-finland-goalkeeper-hugo-keto-4787020/ live https://web.archive.org/web/20200907070212/https://metro.co.uk/2014/07/04/arsenal-fend-off-liverpool-to-sign-exciting-finland-goalkeeper-hugo-keto-4787020/ 7 September 2020 9 July 2014 Metro17FW forwardAlexis Sánchez CHIESP Barcelona£35m10 July 2014Ornstein David 10 July 2014 Alexis Sanchez: Barcelona forward signs for Arsenal https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/28177987 live https://web.archive.org/web/20231022102814/https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/28177987 22 October 2023 22 October 2023 BBC Sport2DF defenderMathieu Debuchy FRA 1974ENG Newcastle UnitedUndisclosed17 July 201417 July 2014 Mathieu Debuchy: Defender joins Arsenal from Newcastle https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/28358063 2 November 2023 BBC Sport 2 November 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20231102052937/https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/28358063 live 13GK goalkeeperDavid Ospina COLFRA 1974 Nice£3m27 July 201427 July 2014 David Ospina: Arsenal sign Colombia goalkeeper from Nice https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/28508854 live https://web.archive.org/web/20230528155846/https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/28508854 28 May 2023 18 October 2023 BBC Sport21DF defenderCalum Chambers ENGENG Southampton£16m28 July 201428 July 2014 Calum Chambers: Arsenal sign Southampton defender for £16m https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/28497920 live https://web.archive.org/web/20231022103704/https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/28497920 22 October 2023 22 October 2023 BBC Sport23FW forwardDanny Welbeck ENGENG Manchester United£16m2 September 20142 September 2014 Danny Welbeck: Arsenal sign Man Utd forward in £16m deal https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/29023952 live https://web.archive.org/web/20230307194736/https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/29023952 7 March 2023 22 October 2023 BBC Sport36MF midfielderKrystian Bielik POLPOL Legia Warsaw£2.4m21 January 201521 January 2015 Arsenal sign teenage midfielder Krystian Bielik from Legia Warsaw https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/30844735 live https://web.archive.org/web/20231022104110/https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/30844735 22 October 2023 22 October 2023 BBC Sport5DF defenderGabriel Paulista BRAESP Villarreal£11.2m28 January 201528 January 2015 Arsenal sign Gabriel Paulista as Joel Campbell joins Villarreal https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/31029972 live https://web.archive.org/web/20231022104255/https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/31029972 22 October 2023 22 October 2023 BBC Sport +Transfers outNo. squad numberPos. positionPlayerFollowing clubFeeDateRef. reference(s)43DF defenderZachari Fagan ENGENG Welling UnitedReleased30 June 2014upper-alpha Fagan signed a pre-contract agreement with Welling United on 20 May 2014http://www.wellingunited.com/wp/day-signs-centre-back-from-arsenal/ Day signs centre-back from Arsenal Welling United F.C. 20 May 2014 21 May 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140521050056/http://www.wellingunited.com/wp/day-signs-centre-back-from-arsenal/ 21 May 2014 dead 26 June 2014 Club announces 11 player departures http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/20140626/club-announces-11-player-departures 26 June 2014 Arsenal 23 October 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20231023015450/https://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/20140626/club-announces-11-player-departures live 21GK goalkeeperŁukasz Fabiański POLENG Swansea CityReleased30 June 2014upper-alpha Fabiański signed a pre-contract agreement with Swansea City on 29 May 201429 May 2014 Fabianski set to join Swansea City http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/20140529/fabianski-set-to-join-swansea-city live https://web.archive.org/web/20231023024115/https://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/20140529/fabianski-set-to-join-swansea-city 23 October 2023 29 May 2014 Arsenal F.C.39FW forwardZak Ansah GHAENG Charlton AthleticReleased30 June 2014upper-alpha Ansah signed a pre-contract agreement with Charlton Athletic on 9 June 20149 June 2014 Zak Ansah joins Charlton Athletic http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/20140609/zak-ansah-joins-charlton-athletic live https://web.archive.org/web/20231023024548/https://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/20140609/zak-ansah-joins-charlton-athletic 23 October 2023 10 June 2014 Arsenal F.C.3DF defenderBacary Sagna FRA 1974ENG Manchester CityReleased30 June 2014upper-alpha Sagna signed a pre-contract agreement with Manchester City on 13 June 201413 June 2014 Sagna set to join Manchester City http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/20140613/sagna-set-to-join-manchester-city live https://web.archive.org/web/20230209085241/https://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/20140613/sagna-set-to-join-manchester-city 9 February 2023 13 June 2014 Arsenal F.C.38MF midfielderChuks Aneke ENGBEL Zulte WaregemReleased30 June 2014upper-alpha Aneke signed a pre-contract agreement with Zulte Waregem on 21 June 201421 June 2014 Former Arsenal midfielder Chuks Aneke joins Zulte Waregem Sky Sports http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11670/9356751/transfer-news-former-arsenal-midfielder-chuks-aneke-joins-zulte-waregem live 21 June 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20230407202227/https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11670/9356751/transfer-news-former-arsenal-midfielder-chuks-aneke-joins-zulte-waregem 7 April 202355DF defenderLeander Siemann GERPOR Porto BReleased30 June 2014upper-alpha Siemann later joined Porto B on 2 August 2014 as a free agent2 August 2014 Leander Siemann reforça FC Porto B pt Leander Siemann reinforces FC Porto B O Jogo https://www.ojogo.pt/futebol/1a-liga/porto/noticias/interior/leander-siemann-reforca-fc-porto-b-4060601.html live 12 August 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20231023025419/https://www.ojogo.pt/futebol/1a-liga/porto/noticias/interior/leander-siemann-reforca-fc-porto-b-4060601.html/ 23 October 202323FW forwardNicklas Bendtner DENGER VfL WolfsburgReleased30 June 2014upper-alpha Bendtner later joined VfL Wolfsburg on 15 August 2014 as a free agent15 August 2014 Nicklas Bendtner: former Arsenal striker signs for Wolfsburg BBC Sport https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/28805508 live 18 August 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20231023025750/https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/28805508 23 October 202330FW forwardPark Chu-young KORKSA Al ShababReleased30 June 2014upper-alpha Park later joined Al Shabab on 9 October 2014 as a free agentESPN Staff 9 October 2014 Former Gunner Park Chu-Young joins Saudi Arabia's Al Shabab https://www.espn.co.uk/football/story/_/id/37385739/former-gunner-park-chu-young-joins-saudi-arabia-al-shabab live https://web.archive.org/web/20231023025104/https://www.espn.co.uk/football/story/_/id/37385739/former-gunner-park-chu-young-joins-saudi-arabia-al-shabab 23 October 2023 23 October 2023 ESPN41DF defenderDaniel Boateng ENGBIH OlimpikReleased30 June 2014upper-alpha Boateng later joined Olimpik on 15 January 2015 as a free agentMaslo E. 12 January 2015 Boateng novo pojačanje Olimpica Boateng is the new reinforcement of Olimpico https://www.avaz.ba/clanak/157603/boateng-novo-pojacanje-olimpica?url=clanak/157603/boateng-novo-pojacanje-olimpica? live https://web.archive.org/web/20231023022651/https://www.avaz.ba/clanak/157603/boateng-novo-pojacanje-olimpica?url=clanak/157603/boateng-novo-pojacanje-olimpica? 23 October 2023 23 October 2023 Dnevni avaz bs42MF midfielderThomas Eisfeld GERENG FulhamUndisclosed23 July 201423 July 2014 Thomas Eisfeld signs for Fulham Arsenal F.C. http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/20140723/thomas-eisfeld-signs-for-fulham 23 July 2014 27 January 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20230127105120/https://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/20140723/thomas-eisfeld-signs-for-fulham live —DF defenderJohan Djourou SWIGER Hamburger SVUndisclosed7 August 20147 August 2014 Djourou completes Hamburg move Arsenal F.C. http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/20140807/djourou-completes-permanent-hamburg-move 7 August 2014 1 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20230201061640/https://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/20140807/djourou-completes-permanent-hamburg-move live 5DF defenderThomas Vermaelen BELESP Barcelona£15m9 August 2014Ornstein David 8 August 2014 Thomas Vermaelen: Arsenal agree £15m fee with Barcelona https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/28705483 live https://web.archive.org/web/20230329143614/https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/28705483 29 March 2023 23 October 2023 BBC Sport51DF defenderIgnasi Miquel ESPENG Norwich CityUndisclosed1 September 20141 September 2014 Miquel completes move to Norwich City Arsenal F.C. http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/20140901/miquel-completes-move-to-norwich-city 1 September 2014 4 December 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20221204182904/https://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/20140901/miquel-completes-move-to-norwich-city live 53MF midfielderKristoffer Olsson SWEDEN MidtjyllandUndisclosed6 January 20156 January 2015 Olsson makes move to FC Midtjylland Arsenal F.C. http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/20150106/olsson-makes-move-to-fc-midtjylland 6 January 2015 27 January 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20230127111900/https://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/20150106/olsson-makes-move-to-fc-midtjylland live 36FW forwardBenik Afobe ENGAfobe later changed his nationality to represent DR Congo at international level in 2016Bloomfield Claire 4 January 2017 Benik Afobe pulls out of AFCON in favour of Bournemouth https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11743/10715092/benik-afobe-pulls-out-of-afcon-in-favour-of-bournemouth 2 November 2023 Sky Sports 2 November 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20231102065942/https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11743/10715092/benik-afobe-pulls-out-of-afcon-in-favour-of-bournemouth live upper-alphaENG Wolverhampton WanderersUndisclosed14 January 201514 January 2015 Afobe joins Wolverhampton Wanderers Arsenal F.C. http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/20150114/afobe-joins-wolverhampton-wanderers dead 14 January 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150118234118/http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/20150114/afobe-joins-wolverhampton-wanderers 18 January 2015 +Loans outNo. squad numberPos. positionPlayerLoaned toDateLoan expiredRef. reference(s)58FW forwardWellington Silva BRAESP Almería21 July 201430 June 201521 July 2014 Wellington Silva joins Almeria on loan http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/20140721/wellington-silva-joins-almeria-on-loan 22 July 2014 Arsenal F.C. 21 July 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140721211849/http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/20140721/wellington-silva-joins-almeria-on-loan live 25DF defenderCarl Jenkinson ENGENG West Ham United31 July 201430 June 201531 July 2014 Jenkinson joins West Ham United on loan https://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/20140731/jenkinson-joins-west-ham-united-on-loan 23 October 2023 Arsenal F.C. 23 October 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20231023051302/https://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/20140731/jenkinson-joins-west-ham-united-on-loan live 36FW forwardBenik Afobe ENGENG Milton Keynes Dons4 August 201414 January 2015upper-alpha Afobe transferred to Wolverhampton Wanderers on 14 January 2015, terminating his loan spell scheduled to finish at the end of the season4 August 2014 Afobe joins MK Dons on loan http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/20140804/afobe-joins-mk-dons-on-loan 4 August 2014 Arsenal F.C. 5 August 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140805003238/http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/20140804/afobe-joins-mk-dons-on-loan live 48FW forwardAustin Lipman ENGENG Boreham Wood7 August 201430 June 2015Lipman joins Boreham Wood on loan http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/20140807/lipman-joins-boreham-wood-on-loan Arsenal F.C 7 August 2014 7 August 2014 7 August 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140807134706/http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/20140807/lipman-joins-boreham-wood-on-loan live 56MF midfielderJon Toral ESPENG Brentford15 August 201430 June 2015Jon Toral joins Brentford on loan http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/20140815/jon-toral-joins-brentford-on-loan Arsenal F.C 15 August 2014 15 August 2014 15 August 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140815163819/http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/20140815/jon-toral-joins-brentford-on-loan live 31FW forwardRyo Miyaichi JAPNED Twente1 September 201430 June 2015Ryo Miyaichi joins FC Twente on loan http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/20140901/ryo-miyaichi-joins-fc-twente-on-loan Arsenal F.C 1 September 2014 1 September 2014 4 September 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140904003746/http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/20140901/ryo-miyaichi-joins-fc-twente-on-loan live 53MF midfielderKristoffer Olsson SWEDEN Midtjylland2 September 201431 December 2014Olsson joins FC Midtjylland on loan http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/20140902/olsson-joins-fc-midtjylland-on-loan Arsenal F.C 2 September 2014 2 September 2014 12 November 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20201112010043/https://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/20140902/olsson-joins-fc-midtjylland-on-loan live 46MF midfielderJack Jebb ENGENG Stevenage16 October 201417 January 2015upper-alpha Originally planned as a one-month loan,Jack Jebb joins Stevenage on loan http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/20141016/jack-jebb-joins-stevenage-on-loan Arsenal F.C 16 October 2014 23 October 2023 7 May 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20220507053758/https://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/20141016/jack-jebb-joins-stevenage-on-loan live Jebb extended his loan to finish on 17 January 2015Jack Jabb extends Stevenage loan http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/20141114/jack-jebb-extends-stevenage-loan Arsenal F.C 14 November 2014 23 October 2023 23 October 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20231023035126/https://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/20141114/jack-jebb-extends-stevenage-loan live 26 March 201530 June 201526 March 2015 Jebb returns to Stevenage on loan Arsenal F.C. http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/20150326/jebb-returns-to-stevenage-on-loan 23 October 2023 23 October 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20231023035252/https://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/20150326/jebb-returns-to-stevenage-on-loan live34MF midfielderFrancis Coquelin FRA 1974ENG Charlton Athletic3 November 201412 December 2014upper-alpha Originally scheduled for a month,Coquelin joins Charlton Athletic on loan http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/20141103/coquelin-joins-charlton-athletic-on-loan Arsenal F.C 3 November 2014 23 October 2023 6 November 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141106154007/http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/20141103/coquelin-joins-charlton-athletic-on-loan live Coquelin's loan to Charlton Athletic was extended to 30 December 2014,Coquelin extends Charlton Athletic loan http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/20141128/coquelin-extends-charlton-athletic-loan Arsenal F.C 28 November 2014 23 October 2023 3 December 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141203092511/http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/20141128/coquelin-extends-charlton-athletic-loan live he then returned to Arsenal early on 12 December 2014Coquelin returns from loan spell http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/20141212/coquelin-returns-from-loan-spell Arsenal F.C 12 December 2014 23 October 2023 13 December 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141213024140/http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/20141212/coquelin-returns-from-loan-spell live 57GK goalkeeperJosh Vickers ENGENG Concord Rangers7 November 201430 June 2015upper-alpha Originally scheduled for a month,Vickers joins Concord Rangers on loan http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/20141107/vickers-joins-concord-rangers-on-loan Arsenal F.C 7 November 2014 23 October 2023 15 October 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20231015011610/https://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/20141107/vickers-joins-concord-rangers-on-loan live Vickers' loan to Concord Rangers was later extended to last the entire seasonVickers extends Concord Rangers loan https://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/20150109/vickers-extends-concord-rangers-loan Arsenal F.C. 23 October 2023 9 January 2015 23 October 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20231023060731/https://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/20150109/vickers-extends-concord-rangers-loan live 9FW forwardLukas Podolski GERITA Inter Milan5 January 201530 June 201549GK goalkeeperMatt Macey ENGENG Accrington Stanley8 January 20157 February 2015Matt Macey loaned to Accrington Stanley http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/20150108/matt-macey-loaned-to-accrington-stanley? Arsenal F.C 8 January 2015 23 October 2023 8 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20230208234514/https://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/20150108/matt-macey-loaned-to-accrington-stanley live 22FW forwardYaya Sanogo FRA 1974ENG Crystal Palace13 January 201530 June 201528FW forwardJoel Campbell CRIESP Villarreal27 January 201530 June 2015Campbell joins Villarreal on loan https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/european BBC Sport 27 January 2015 23 October 2023 27 January 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160127222855/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/european/ live 26GK goalkeeperEmiliano Martínez ARGENG Rotherham United20 March 201530 June 2015Martinez joins Rotherham United on loan http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/20150320/martinez-joins-rotherham-united-on-loan Arsenal F.C. 23 October 2023 20 March 2015 2 April 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150402155643/http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/20150320/martinez-joins-rotherham-united-on-loan live 37DF defenderSemi Ajayi NGAENG Cardiff City25 March 201530 June 2015Semi Ajayi joins Cardiff City on loan http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/20150325/semi-ajayi-joins-cardiff-city-on-loan Arsenal F.C. 25 March 2015 23 October 2023 13 August 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20220813035839/https://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/20150325/semi-ajayi-joins-cardiff-city-on-loan live 38FW forwardChuba Akpom ENGENG Nottingham Forest26 March 201530 June 2015Akpom joins Forest on loan http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/20150326/akpom-joins-nottingham-forest-on-loan Arsenal F.C. 26 March 2015 23 October 2023 22 October 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20231022084349/https://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/20150326/akpom-joins-nottingham-forest-on-loan live See also 2014–15 in English football List of Arsenal F.C. seasons Footnotes References Category:Arsenal F.C. seasons Arsenal Arsenal