1991–92 Arsenal F.C. season

English football club season January 2020 September 2010 Arsenal 1991–92 George Graham Peter Hill-Wood Highbury First Division 4th European Cup Second round FA Cup Third round League Cup Third round Charity Shield Winners (Shared) Ian Wright (24) Ian Wright (26) 41,703 vs. Manchester United (1 February 1992) 22,096 vs. Oldham Athletic (10 March 1992) 30,611Arsenal first team line up (1991–92) http://thearsenalhistory.com/stat/aftlu_files/sheet107.htm The Arsenal History 17 February 2013 26 April 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20230426034529/http://thearsenalhistory.com/stat/aftlu_files/sheet107.htm dead Note: Information is in the section 1991–92. Attendances of friendlies not taken into account in average. _arsenal9091h _arsenal9091h _arsenal9091h _arsenal9091h _arsenal9091hl ff0000 ff0000 _arsenala9193 _arsenala9193 _arsenala9193 _arsenala9193 _arsenala9193 F5D618 F5D618 F5D618 101C35 F5D618 1990–91 1992–93 The 1991–92 season was the 96th season of competitive football played by Arsenal Football Club. The club, managed by George Graham, entered the season as Football League First Division champions, with only one defeat in the previous campaign. In spite of scoring the most goals in the division, Arsenal ended the season in fourth position, ten points behind league champions Leeds United. The club exited the FA Cup after defeat by Fourth Division opponents Wrexham and fell at the same stage of the Football League Cup to fellow First Division club Coventry City. Arsenal represented England in the European Cup; the club was the first to do so since the ban on English teams from playing in European club competitions. Their time in the competition was brief however as Portuguese team Benfica eliminated them in the second round. Arsenal signed striker Ian Wright for a club record fee of £2.5 million in September 1991. Defender Pål Lydersen and midfielder Jimmy Carter later joined the club. Stuart Young moved to Hull City, whereas Michael Thomas joined Liverpool. This season saw the first appearance of the now-iconic 'bruised banana' away kit. After undertaking a series of friendlies, Arsenal played Tottenham Hotspur in the Charity Shield and drew 0–0 to share the honour. Defeats by Everton and Aston Villa set the tone for the league season as the team were left with much to do; a poor run of form during the Christmas and New Year period effectively ruled the team out of retaining the championship. Arsenal finished the season strongly however – unbeaten in 16 matches, to end the campaign in fourth place. Wright was Arsenal's top goalscorer with 26 goals. 3 Background 1990–91 Arsenal F.C. season Arsenal's failure to retain the league championship in the 1989–90 season prompted manager George Graham to make changes to improve his side; he signed goalkeeper David Seaman and Swedish winger Anders Limpar in the close season.Soccer: Limpar makes instant impact 16 The Guardian London Ian Ridley 11 August 1990 Arsenal made a good start to the league campaign, but had two points deducted in October 1990, after ten of their players were involved in a brawl with Manchester United players, in a match at Old Trafford.Brawl costs Arsenal and Manchester United £50,000 fines and points 1 The Guardian London Michael Henderson 13 November 1990 In December, captain Tony Adams was sentenced to four months' imprisonment for drink driving.Drink-Drive Arsenal star jailed for four months 1 The Guardian London Russell Thomas 20 December 1990 Despite these setbacks, Arsenal lost only one league match all season (away to Chelsea) and finished on 83 points, seven ahead of runners-up Liverpool.Colin Gibson Arsenal celebrate championship in relaxed style at jubilant Highbury 36 The Daily Telegraph London 7 May 1991http://www.statto.com/football/stats/england/division-one-old/1990-1991 English Division One (old) 1990–91 Statto Organisation 17 February 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130228022240/http://www.statto.com/football/stats/england/division-one-old/1990-1991 28 February 2013 live dmy-all They also reached the FA Cup semi-finals, where they faced Tottenham Hotspur. Midfielder Paul Gascoigne scored from a free kick after just five minutes and Tottenham went on to win 3–1, ending hopes of a second Double.Operation Gascoigne cuts open Arsenal 16 The Guardian London David Lacey 15 April 1991 Nevertheless, the impressive league form prompted Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson to comment that Arsenal had the platform to "do really well next season", particularly in Europe.Soccer: Now Arsenal can dominate Europe claims Ferguson 36 The Daily Telegraph London Colin Gibson 8 May 1991 It was the last season that Arsenal played in front of their famous North Bank terrace, which was being demolished over the summer of 1992 to make way for a new all-seater stand which was scheduled for completion during 1993, by which time Highbury was set to have an all-seater capacity of just under 40,000.https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/art/news/architecture-a-grand-stand-for-football-at-arsenal-new-safety-standards-and-innovative-design-are-being-used-to-turn-the-game-into-family-entertainment-callum-murray-applauds-1460432.html https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220501/https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/art/news/architecture-a-grand-stand-for-football-at-arsenal-new-safety-standards-and-innovative-design-are-being-used-to-turn-the-game-into-family-entertainment-callum-murray-applauds-1460432.html 1 May 2022 subscription live A grand stand for football The Independent London Murray Callum 11 August 1993 9 August 2016 These changes were necessary due to the Taylor Report, which required all clubs in the highest two divisions of English football to have an all-seater stadium by August 1994.http://www.researchbriefings.files.parliament.uk/documents/SN03937/SN03937.pdf Standing at football matches House of Commons Library Woodhouse John 24 February 2014 9 August 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160607230844/http://researchbriefings.files.parliament.uk/documents/SN03937/SN03937.pdf 7 June 2016 dead Transfers Striker Ian Wright moved from Crystal Palace to Arsenal a month into the season; at £2.5 million he became the club's most expensive signing yet.Wright set for early chance to repay Graham's faith 38 The Daily Telegraph London Colin Gibson 25 September 1991 Palace chairman Ron Noades revealed the club had offered the player a new deal, but "Ian was hankering for a move. He wanted to play in Europe and Arsenal was the club he wanted to join." Arsenal paid £500,000 each for midfielder Jimmy Carter and Pål Lydersen, a Norwegian defender. Graham and Lydersen were in attendance for Norway's international match against the Soviet Union in September 1991; he later agreed personal terms to join Arsenal.Lydersen to join Arsenal 38 The Times 12 September 1991 In December 1991, Michael Thomas left Arsenal and moved to Liverpool, the club he famously scored against to win the league title for Arsenal in 1989.Thomas agrees Liverpool deal 20 The Guardian London Stephen Bierley 14 December 1991 In PositionPlayerTransferred fromFeeDateRefFWIan WrightCrystal Palace£2,500,00024 September 1991MFJimmy CarterLiverpool£500,0008 October 1991Soccer: Arsenal get Carter for £1/2m 40 The Daily Telegraph London Christopher Davies 9 October 1991 DFPål LydersenI.K. Start£500,00020 November 1991Howe to serve as Butcher's aide 39 The Times Louise Taylor 21 November 1991 Out PositionPlayerTransferred toFeeDateRefMFKwame AmpaduWest Bromwich Albion£500,000June 1991Kwame Ampadu http://www.arsenal.com/history/profiles/8/kwame-ampadu Arsenal F.C 30 December 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20140122072244/http://www.arsenal.com/history/profiles/8/kwame-ampadu 22 January 2014 dead FWStuart YoungHull CityFree11 July 1991http://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=8779 Stuart Young Soccerbase 30 December 2013MFMichael ThomasLiverpool£1,500,00013 December 1991 Loan out PositionPlayerClubDateReturnRefGKAlan MillerWest Bromwich Albion15 August 199118 December 1991http://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=5452 Alan Miller Soccerbase 30 December 2013Birmingham City19 December 199131 May 1992DFSteve Morrow Watford14 August 199129 October 1991http://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=5619 Steve Morrow Soccerbase 30 December 2013Reading30 October 19913 March 1992Barnet4 March 199231 May 1992FWAndrew Cole Fulham5 September 199111 March 1992http://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=1542 Andy Cole Soccerbase 30 December 2013Bristol City12 March 1992One monthThree-match ban will keep Saunders out of semi-final 16 The Guardian London Stephen Bierley 13 March 1992 Pre-season and friendlies In preparation for the forthcoming season, Arsenal played a series of friendlies. The tour of Sweden was a success, with three wins in the space of a week. Arsenal then travelled back to England and beat Plymouth Argyle, before hosting Celtic, Panathinaikos and Sampdoria at Highbury. Arsenal ended their pre-season with a 3–1 victory against Watford, who staged their centenary match.Sport in short: Football 29 The Independent London 8 August 1991 Three further friendlies were played in 1992, one of which was a testimonial for Barry Fry, the manager of Barnet.West Ham fear FA punishment 59 Evening Standard London Manny Robinson 2 March 1992 DateOpponentsVenueResultScoreScorersAttendance17 July 1991Team MalarvikAW4–1Campbell, Smith, (2) Groves3,21720 July 1991TrollhättanAW1–0Hillier3,50422 July 1991IFK EskilstunaAW6–1Dixon (pen.), Hillier, Campbell, Davis, Smith, Limpar6,01526 July 1991Plymouth ArgyleAW2–0Campbell, Smith7,71930 July 1991CelticHD2–2Dixon, Smith28,6393 August 1991PanathinaikosHW1–0Rocastle19,8834 August 1991SampdoriaHD1–1Merson18,2677 August 1991WatfordAW3–1Dixon, Campbell, o.g.10,01929 February 1992BarnetAW6–0Parlour, Wright, Campbell (2), Limpar, Smith4,4845 March 1992ShelbourneAD1–1Smith8,5005 May 1992APOELAD1–1Smith? Colour key: Green = Arsenal win; Yellow = draw; Red = opponents win. Arsenal score ordered first. Source: FA Charity Shield 1991 FA Charity Shield As league champions, Arsenal contested the 1991 FA Charity Shield against local rivals Tottenham Hotspur, who had beaten Nottingham Forest to win the 1991 FA Cup Final.Football: Ambitious Arsenal aiming to deter challengers John Roberts 46 The Independent 10 August 1991 Anders Limpar was absent for Arsenal, as he had sustained a knee injury while on duty for Sweden.Fenwick in line for Spurs comeback Agence France Presse 9 August 1991 David O'Leary started in place of the injured Steve Bould and midfielder David Hillier was picked ahead of Michael Thomas in midfield.Football: Tottenham fail to find help for lonely Lineker John Roberts 24 The Independent 12 August 1991 In spite of dominating territorial advantage, Arsenal were held to a 0–0 draw, meaning each team held the trophy for six months. Graham commentated that Arsenal played below their usual standard and accepted that his team needed to work on their finishing, in order to make use of their possession.Tottenham stifle champions Stuart Jones 29 The Times 12 August 1991 1991 8 10 y 14:00 BST Final Arsenal 0–0 Tottenham Hotspur Millennium Stadium, London 67,337 Terry Holbrook D Football League First Division 1991–92 Football League First Division A total of 22 teams competed in the First Division in the 1991–92 season. Each team played 42 matches; two against every other team and one match at each club's stadium. Three points were awarded for each win, one point per draw, and none for defeats. This was Arsenal's final season in the Football League; in 1992 they and 21 other clubs joined the newly formed Premier League, which became the top division of English football from the 1992–93 season onwards.https://web.archive.org/web/20070902042013/http://www.premierleague.com/page/History/0%2C%2C12306%2C00.html http://www.premierleague.com/page/History/0,,12306,00.html A History of The Premier League Premier League 2 September 2007 5 January 2014 dead https://www.theguardian.com/football/from-the-archive-blog/2012/feb/02/20-years-premier-league-football-1992 Premier League football at 20: 1992, the start of a whole new ball game Jason Rodrigues The Guardian 2 February 2012 20 May 2013 August–October Arsenal started their defence of the league championship at home to Queens Park Rangers on 17 August 1991. It was the visitors who had led the match right from the 15th minute, but for Arsenal midfielder Paul Merson to earn his side a point after equalising well into stoppage time.Arsenal search for the style Joe Lovejoy 24 The Independent London 19 August 1991 The draw according to The Independent showcased the need for reinforcements: "... not just to improve the squad, but also to cause a buzz in the dressing room". Arsenal were beaten 3–1 by Everton at Goodison Park three days after and lost to Aston Villa by the same scoreline.Ward makes double mark Cynthia Bateman 28 The Guardian London 21 August 1991Villa expose champions' defensive limitations Peter Robinson 25 The Times 26 August 1991 Graham dismissed any talk of crisis, saying "I have been in football too long to think it is going to be nice and comfortable every season" and felt the performance at Villa showed signs of improvement compared to the earlier league fixtures. A 2–0 win at home to Luton Town was followed by victory against Manchester City, where Alan Smith and Limpar scored a goal apiece.Arsenal's anguish is relieved by Limpar Norman Fox 28 The Independent London 1 September 1991 September began with a trip to Elland Road to face Leeds United. Arsenal's two-goal lead was overturned by the opposition, who secured a draw after Lee Chapman equalised in injury time.Leeds are lifted by Chapman John Roberts 34 The Independent London 4 September 1991 Had this been the winning goal, "it would have been a gross injustice for Arsenal" opined John Roberts of The Independent. Lee Dixon scored an "amazing" own goal against Coventry City on 7 September 1991, which set Arsenal on their way to their third defeat of the season.Seaman caught napping to start Arsenal's slide Mihir Bose 34 The Sunday Times 8 September 1991 The team responded by defeating Crystal Palace 4–1; Kevin Campbell scored his first two goals of the league season.Revitalised Arsenal put pretenders firmly in their place Clive White 34 The Times 16 September 1991 Arsenal scored four first half goals against Sheffield United on 21 September 1991 – the game ended 5–2, which moved them into seventh position – three places up from the previous weekend.http://www.statto.com/football/stats/england/division-one-old/1991-1992/table/1991-09-21 English Premier League table, 21-09-1991 Statto Organisation 24 December 2013 13 December 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131213170026/http://www.statto.com/football/stats/england/division-one-old/1991-1992/table/1991-09-21 live To compare with 17-09-1991 By the time Campbell scored Arsenal's fourth "... the North Bank was entitled to sound the ironic chant, 'Boring, boring, Arsenal'," said reporter Jasper Rees.Arsenal's champion display Jasper Rees 30 The Independent London 22 September 1991 Wright scored three league goals for Arsenal on his league debut, away to Southampton.Wright's handy hat-trick Matthew Sturgis 28 The Independent London 29 September 1991 Arsenal defeated Chelsea at home in the first weekend of October. The team found themselves two goals down after 20 minutes, but a converted Dixon penalty and goals from Wright and Campbell turned the score around in their favour.Campbell leaves Chelsea in the soup Norman Fox 32 The Independent London 6 October 1991 Arsenal came away from Old Trafford with a point against league leaders Manchester United on 19 October 1991.Rocastle stakes claim for England Stuart Jones 38 The Times 21 October 1991 After a midweek European football match, Arsenal beat Notts County by two goals, a result which moved them fourth in the table.Arsenal find their second wind Deryk Brown 45 The Sunday Times 27 October 1991http://www.statto.com/football/stats/england/division-one-old/1991-1992/table/1991-10-26 English Premier League table, 26-10-1991 Statto Organisation 24 December 2013 8 December 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131208034846/http://www.statto.com/football/stats/england/division-one-old/1991-1992/table/1991-10-26 live November–February thumb|right|Arsenal in action against Sheffield Wednesday at Highbury, February 1992 The visit of West Ham United to Highbury produced a 1–0 defeat for Arsenal; the winning goal scored by Mike Small came in the 76th minute. Arsenal's conserved performance was attributed to their upcoming European Cup match, something Graham categorically denied: "I'm not even thinking about next Wednesday."Graham tries to ignore distraction of Europe Clive White 40 The Times 4 November 1991 Arsenal drew away to Oldham Athletic and then Sheffield Wednesday, extending a winless run of five games in all competitions.Quality of Merson wins Royle praise Mike Rowbottom 18 The Guardian London 18 November 1991Arsenal rue growing cost of entertainment Peter Ball 34 The Times 25 November 1991 The team beat Tottenham on 1 December 1991 to go fourth in the league table, 10 points behind the leaders.Plenty to digest, but not a lot to savour David Lacey 19 The Guardian London 2 December 1991 Arsenal's aspiration to defend the league title suffered to Nottingham Forest; though the team scored twice in the second half they were unable to overturn the home side's three-goal lead and collected no points.Arsenal rally but Forest net the points Stephen Bierley 14 The Guardian London 9 December 1991 David Hillier opined that his team "should have done better in the first half – that's when we really lost it." Wright scored all of Arsenal's four goals against Everton,Wright fulfils the prophecy Frank McGhee 28 The Observer London 22 December 1991 but scored none in the team's Boxing Day defeat by Luton Town. Graham called it Arsenal's worst performance of the season and was critical of his players' attitude.Harford sticks up for tradition Jeremy Alexander 16 The Guardian London 27 December 1991 Although the team's concentration and effort improved according to Peter Ball of The Times in their next game – away to Manchester City, Arsenal lost for the second consecutive league match.White's eye leaves Arsenal with too much to make up Peter Ball 30 The Times 27 December 1991 They ended the calendar year in seventh position, 16 points behind the leaders Manchester United.http://www.statto.com/football/stats/england/division-one-old/1991-1992/table/1991-12-29 English Premier League table, 29-12-1991 Statto Organisation 24 December 2013 26 December 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131226223847/http://www.statto.com/football/stats/england/division-one-old/1991-1992/table/1991-12-29 live January saw Arsenal's title challenge falter; the team went on a four-match winless run. At home, they only merited draws to Wimbledon, Aston Villa and QPR – the latter two were scoreless.Smith's recession of confidence sinks deeper for ailing Arsenal Jasper Rees 28 The Independent London 19 January 1992 Arsenal were beaten 2–0 by Liverpool on 29 January 1992; journalist Derek Hodgson said this was in spite of playing "crisper" and more confident football.Houghton lifts Liverpool into title contention up Derek Hodgson 38 The Independent London 30 January 1992 A draw against Manchester United on 1 February 1992 came before a win away to Notts County.Smith deals out capital punishment to Notts Vince Wright 48 The Sunday Times 9 February 1992 A crowd of 22,352 witnessed Arsenal draw once more at home, this time against Norwich City. Rockets were launched on the pitch during the match by Arsenal supporters, in protest of the club's bond scheme.Arsenal's equaliser thwarts Stringer's bold selection Clive White 31 The Times 12 February 1992 Arsenal recorded their biggest win of the season, scoring seven past Sheffield Wednesday, on 15 February 1992.Arsenal hit the hot-shot button Mihir Bose 41 The Sunday Times 16 February 1992 Campbell, who began the match as a substitute, came on and scored two goals; six of Arsenal's goals came in the second half.Arsenal wake in seventh heaven Matthew Sturgis 41 The Independent on Sunday London 16 February 1992 Arsenal ended February with a 1–1 draw away to Tottenham.Tottenham are blunted by problem pitch Louise Taylor 24 The Times 24 February 1992 After 30 games, the team were in sixth position, 18 points behind Manchester United in first.http://www.statto.com/football/stats/england/division-one-old/1991-1992/table/1992-02-29 English Premier League table, 29-02-1992 Statto Organisation 26 December 2013 27 December 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131227064041/http://www.statto.com/football/stats/england/division-one-old/1991-1992/table/1992-02-29 live March–May After a fortnight of inactivity in all competitions Arsenal faced Oldham Athletic at Highbury. The team won 2–1 on a day where O'Leary registered his 700th league appearance.Muted return by Gunners Russell Thomas 18 The Guardian London 11 March 1992 Wright scored both of Arsenal's goals against West Ham on 14 March 1992, which inflicted a fifth consecutive league defeat on his opponents.Arsenal given Wright value Keith Pike 42 The Sunday Times 15 March 1992 Merson's late equaliser against Leeds United the following week earned Arsenal a point.Leeds thwarted 16 The Herald Glagow 15 March 1992 Against Wimbledon Ray Parlour scored inside the first minute, which set Arsenal on to a 3–1 victory. The third win in four league matches moved Arsenal to fifth position and left journalist Ball to opine: "How the champions must be regretting earlier inconsistency."Arsenal left to regret earlier stumbles Peter Ball 32 The Times 30 March 1992 March ended with a "highly entertaining game" so said match reporter Dennis Signy between Arsenal and Nottingham Forest at Highbury.Forest foiled at the last gasp Dennis Signy 30 The Times 1 April 1992 Arsenal took the lead after five minutes when Dixon converted a penalty kick – it was awarded after Ian Woan was adjudged to have fouled Limpar in the 18-yard box. Forest equalised in the 41st minute, and made it 2–1 moments before the interval. They extend their lead through Roy Keane in the 71st minute, but Arsenal scored twice in the final five minutes to draw. A 1–0 victory against Coventry City meant Arsenal were five points behind Sheffield Wednesday, who lay in third spot.http://www.statto.com/football/stats/england/division-one-old/1991-1992/table/1992-04-04 English Premier League table, 04-04-1992 Statto Organisation 27 December 2013 28 December 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131228121843/http://www.statto.com/football/stats/england/division-one-old/1991-1992/table/1992-04-04 live Arsenal continued their strong finish to the season by scoring seven goals in the space of three days – three away to Norwich City and four at home to Crystal Palace.Wright decision primes Arsenal Russell Thomas 46 The Guardian London 9 April 1992Merson's hat-trick silences audacious Palace Bob Houston 46 The Guardian London 12 April 1992 The team, without the suspended Wright for the trip to Sheffield United came away from Bramall Lane with a point.Sheffield have spring in their step Derick Allsop 30 The Independent London 19 April 1992 Arsenal beat Liverpool 4–0 on 21 April 1992, which marked the opposition's biggest defeat in nine years.Powerhouse end to season too late for Arsenal Clive White 32 The Times 21 April 1992 A draw at Chelsea ended Arsenal's chances of finishing in a UEFA Cup place.Nothing left to aim for Jerry Bingham 30 The Independent London 26 April 1992 Arsenal ended the league campaign with a 5–1 win against Southampton at home.Wright on time to deny Lineker Louise Taylor 19 The Times 4 May 1992 Wright overtook Tottenham striker Gary Lineker as the league's top goalscorer by scoring three on the day which took his total to 29 (24 of those scored for Arsenal) – one more than Lineker. Results DateOpponentsVenueResultScoreScorersAttendanceRef17 August 1991Queens Park RangersHD1–1Merson 90'38,099Match facts 30 The Times 19 August 199120 August 1991EvertonAL1–3Winterburn 87'31,200Last Night's Football Results 35 The Times 21 August 199124 August 1991Aston VillaAL1–3Smith 45'29,684Weekend Football Results and Tables 25 The Times 26 August 199127 August 1991Luton TownHW2–0Merson 18', Smith 50'25,898For the record 35 The Times 28 August 199131 August 1991Manchester CityHW2–1Smith 46', Limpar 77'35,009Weekend Football Results and Tables 32 The Times 2 September 19913 September 1991Leeds UnitedAD2–2Smith 20', 48' 29,396For the Record 35 The Times 4 September 19917 September 1991Coventry CityHL1–2Adams 88'28,142Weekend Football Results and Tables 30 The Times 9 September 199114 September 1991Crystal PalaceAW4–1Campbell 16', 81', Smith 55', Thomas 57'24,228Weekend Results and Tables 34 The Times 16 September 199121 September 1991Sheffield UnitedHW5–2Smith 12', Dixon 16' (pen.), Rocastle 25', Campbell 34', Groves 67'30,244Weekend Football Results and Tables 36 The Times 23 September 199128 September 1991SouthamptonAW4–0Rocastle 39', Wright 48', 53', 75' 18,050Weekend Football Results and Tables 38 The Times 30 September 19915 October 1991ChelseaHW3–2Dixon 30' (pen.), Wright 47', Campbell 70'42,074Weekend Football Results and Tables 34 The Times 7 October 199119 October 1991Manchester UnitedAD1–1Rocastle 39' 46,594Weekend Football Results and Tables 38 The Times 21 October 199126 October 1991Notts CountyHW2–0Smith 69', Wright 75'30,011Weekend Football Results and Tables 36 The Times 28 October 19912 November 1991West Ham UnitedHL0–133,539Weekend Results and Tables 40 The Times 4 November 199116 November 1991Oldham AthleticAD1–1Wright 86'15,681Weekend Football Results and Tables 36 The Times 18 November 199123 November 1991Sheffield WednesdayAD1–1Bould 64'32,174Weekend Football Results and Tables 34 The Times 25 November 19911 December 1991Tottenham HotspurHW2–0Wright 68', Campbell 77'38,892Weekend Football Results and Tables 32 The Times 2 December 19918 December 1991Nottingham ForestAL2–3Merson 75', Smith 78'22,095Weekend Football Results and Tables 34 The Times 9 December 199121 December 1991EvertonHW4–2Wright 4', 13', 26', 70' 29,684Weekend Results and Tables 26 The Times 23 December 199126 December 1991Luton TownAL0–112,665Boxing Day Results and Tables 28 The Times 27 December 199128 December 1991Manchester CityAL0–132,325Weekend Results and Tables 30 The Times 30 December 19911 January 1992WimbledonHD1–1Merson 46'26,339Yesterday's Football Results and Tables 21 The Times 2 January 199211 January 1992Aston VillaHD0–031,413Weekend Football Results and Tables 32 The Times 13 January 199218 January 1992Queens Park RangersAD0–020,497Weekend Football Results and Tables 36 The Times 20 January 199229 January 1992LiverpoolAL0–233,753Match Facts 34 The Times 30 January 19921 February 1992Manchester UnitedHD1–1Rocastle 44'41,703Weekend Football Results and Tables 26 The Times 3 February 19928 February 1992Notts CountyAW1–0Smith 19'11,221Weekend Football Results and Tables 26 The Times 10 February 199211 February 1992Norwich CityHD1–1Merson 63'22,352For the Record 31 The Times 12 February 199215 February 1992Sheffield WednesdayHW7–1Smith 13', Campbell 71', 81, Limpar 73', 89', Merson 83', Wright 85'26,805Weekend Football Results and Tables 28 The Times 17 February 199222 February 1992Tottenham HotspurAD1–1Wright 89'33,124Weekend Football Results and Tables 24 The Times 24 February 199210 March 1992Oldham AthleticHW2–1Wright 35', Merson 59'22,096Merson saves Smith's blushes for Arsenal Clive White 38 The Times 11 March 199214 March 1992West Ham UnitedAW2–0Wright 13', 51' 22,64022 March 1992Leeds UnitedHD1–1Merson 80'27,844Weekend Football Results and Tables 32 The Times 23 March 199228 March 1992WimbledonAW3–1Parlour 1', Wright 7', Campbell 64'11,299Weekend Football Results and Tables 32 The Times 30 March 199231 March 1992Nottingham ForestHD3–3Dixon 5' (pen.), Merson 85', Adams 89'27,036For the Record 29 The Times 1 April 19924 April 1992Coventry CityAW1–0Campbell 28'14,133Weekend Football Results and Tables 28 The Times 6 April 19928 April 1992Norwich CityAW3–1Wright 33' (pen.), 82', Campbell 46'22,352 For the Record 39 The Times 9 April 199211 April 1992Crystal PalaceHW4–1Merson 9', 12', 64', Campbell 16'36,01618 April 1992Sheffield UnitedAD1–1Campbell 58'25,034Weekend Football Results and Tables 18 The Times 20 April 199220 April 1992LiverpoolHW4–0Hillier 6', Wright 16', 47', Limpar 40'38,517Football Results and Tables 32 The Times 21 April 199225 April 1992ChelseaAD1–1Dixon 88'26,003Weekend Football Results and Tables 19 The Times 27 April 19922 May 1992SouthamptonHW5–1Campbell 66', Wright 70' (pen.), 89', 90', Smith 83'37,702Weekend Football Results and Tables 18 The Times 4 May 1992 Colour key: Green = Arsenal win; Yellow = draw; Red = opponents win. Arsenal score ordered first. Classification y ARS Results summary 12 7 2 51 22 7 8 6 30 24 http://www.statto.com/football/stats/england/division-one-old/1991-1992 English Division One (old) 1991–92 Statto Organisation 17 February 2013 28 January 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130128234857/http://www.statto.com/football/stats/england/division-one-old/1991-1992 live February 2013 League position table b Round Result D/L/L/W/W/D/L/W/W/W/W/D/W/L/D/D/W/L/W/L/L/D/D/D/L/D/W/D/W/D/W/W/D/W/D/W/W/W/D/W/D/W Position 11/17/21/13/12/9/15/10/7/3/3/4/4/5/6/6/4/6/6/7/7/7/7/7/7/8/6/6/6/6/6/6/6/5/5/4/4/4/4/4/4/4 green2 Win yellow2 Draw red2 Loss 1st 2nd 3rd red1 http://www.statto.com/football/teams/arsenal/1991-1992 Arsenal – 1991–92 Statto Organisation 31 October 2013 2 November 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131102105703/http://www.statto.com/football/teams/arsenal/1991-1992 live October 2013 FA Cup 1991–92 FA Cup Wrexham F.C. 2–1 Arsenal F.C. Arsenal entered the FA Cup in the third round (last 64), in which they were drawn to face Wrexham of the Football League Fourth Division away from home. Smith's goal had given Arsenal the lead just before half time, but Wrexham equalised through a Mickey Thomas free kick with eight minutes of the match remaining. Steve Watkin scored the winning goal two minutes after, once Adams failed to clear the ball in the penalty box. The cup exit did not prompt Graham to criticise his players; he bluntly said: "I thought they played very well. We just didn't finish them off."Arsenal disturb the ghosts but not their manager Clive White 32 The Times 6 January 1992 The result was described by BBC Sport in 2011 as "one of the greatest FA Cup giant-killings of all time".https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/14338693 https://archive.today/20131230170730/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/14338693 dead 30 December 2013 BBC Sport archive: 1992 – Wrexham 2–1 Arsenal BBC Sport 29 July 2011 30 December 2013 RoundDateOpponentsVenueResultScoreScorersAttendanceRefThird round4 January 1992WrexhamAL1–2Smith 45'13,343Weekend Football Results And Tables 32 The Times 6 January 1992 Colour key: Green = Arsenal win; Yellow = draw; Red = opponents win. Arsenal score ordered first. Football League Cup 1991–92 Football League Cup Arsenal entered the Football League Cup in the second round, where they were drawn against Leicester City in a two-legged tie. The first match ended 1–1; Wright scored 44 minutes into his debut.Wright is quick off the mark with debut goal Stuart Jones 32 The Times 26 September 1991 Wright and Merson each scored for Arsenal in the second leg which ensured progress into the third round.Last Night's Football Results 39 The Times 31 October 1991 It was there the team exited the competition following a 1–0 defeat, away to Coventry City.Gallacher goal is enough to sink Arsenal Stuart Jones 40 The Times 31 October 1991 RoundDateOpponentsVenueResultScoreScorersAttendanceRefSecond roundfirst leg25 September 1991Leicester CityAD1–1Wright 44'20,679Last Night's Results 35 The Times 26 September 1991Second roundsecond leg8 October 1991Leicester CityHW2–0Wright 54', Merson 75'28,580Third round30 October 1991Coventry CityAL0–115,337For the Record 39 The Times 9 October 1991 Colour key: Green = Arsenal win; Yellow = draw; Red = opponents win. Arsenal score ordered first. European Cup 1991–92 European Cup As league champions, Arsenal participated in the European Cup, where they were drawn to face Austria Wien in the first round.Arsenal in a Viennese whirl 36 The Times David Miller 12 July 1991 This marked the first time that England was represented in Europe's premier competition since the Heysel disaster in 1985.Football: Arsenal look to lock up their defence 37 The Independent John Roberts 18 September 1991 In the first leg, Arsenal were awarded a penalty after 24 minutes, which Dixon missed. Linighan opened the scoring seven minutes before the interval, when goalkeeper Iliya Valov failed to deal with a cross.Smith's four-goal salvo fires Gunners 16 The Guardian London David Lacey 19 September 1991 Smith then scored four goals for the team in the space of 16 minutes – "The England striker responded resoundingly to Graham Taylor's criticism of his ineffective performance against Germany a week earlier," said The Guardian correspondent David Lacey. Andreas Ogris reduced Arsenal's lead, before Limpar added a sixth, taking the ball on unchallenged and shooting from a narrow angle. Arsenal lost the second leg 1–0 at the Franz Horr Stadium on 2 October 1991, but progressed as they won 6–2 on aggregate.Arsenal waltz into next round 35 The Times Clive White 3 October 1991 In spite of earning a draw against Benfica away from home the following round, first leg, Arsenal were eliminated from the tournament, in extra time at home on 6 November 1991. Graham offered no complaints in witnessing his side going out, by saying: "Benfica played very well once we went 1–0 up. Their attack was superb. We could have done with more anticipation in the box."Arsenal outclassed in extra time 40 The Times Stuart Jones 7 November 1991 RoundDateOpponentsVenueResultScoreScorersAttendanceRefereeReferenceFirst roundfirst leg18 September 1991Austria WienHW6–1Linighan 38', Smith 50', 52', 65', 66', Limpar 79'24,124Aleksey Spirin (Russia)For the Record 37 The Times 19 September 1991First roundsecond leg2 October 1991Austria WienAL0–111,000Aleksey Spirin (Russia)Last Night's Football Results 35 The Times 3 October 1991Second roundfirst leg23 October 1991BenficaAD1–1Campbell 18'80,000Tullio Lanese (Italy)For the Record 39 The Times 24 October 1991Second roundsecond leg6 November 1991BenficaHL1–3Pates 20'35,815Aron Schmidhuber (Germany)For the Record 39 The Times 7 November 1991 Colour key: Green = Arsenal win; Yellow = draw; Red = opponents win. Arsenal score ordered first. Squad statistics Arsenal used a total of 24 players during the 1991–92 season and there were 16 different goalscorers. There were also two squad members who did not make a first-team appearance in the campaign. Merson featured in 50 matches – the most of any Arsenal outfield player in the campaign. Seaman started in all 42 league matches. The team scored a total of 92 goals in all competitions. The top goalscorer was Wright, with 26 goals – 24 of which were scored in the league.Arsenal appearances 1991/92 http://arseweb.com/history/stats/92.html Arseweb 6 November 2015 5 March 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160305154812/http://arseweb.com/history/stats/92.html dead Key No. = Squad number Pos = Playing position Nat. = Nationality Apps = Appearances GK = Goalkeeper DF = Defender MF = Midfielder FW = Forward Numbers in parentheses denote appearances as substitute. Players with name struck through and marked Left club during playing season left the club during the playing season. Pos.Nat.NameLeagueFA CupLeague CupEuropeCharity ShieldTotalAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsGKENGDavid Seaman42010304010510DFENGNigel Winterburn41110204010491DFENGLee Dixon38410304010474DFENGTony Adams35210304010442DFENGSteve Bould24 (1)10000(1)01025 (2)1DFENGAndy Linighan15 (2)0001 (1)0210018 (3)1DFIREDavid O'Leary11 (14)010(1)0101013 (15)0DFENGColin Pates9 (2)00020210013 (2)1DFNORPål Lydersen5 (2)0000000005 (2)0DFNIRSteve Morrow(2)000000000(2)0MFENGDavid Rocastle36 (3)41030401045 (3)4MFENGDavid Hillier27110000010291MFSWEAnders Limpar23 (6)40010310027 (6)5MFENGPaul Davis12400203010180MFENGMichael Thomas Left club during playing season6 (4)100201 (1)0(1)09 (6)1MFENGPerry Groves5 (8)1(1)01 (2)0(4)0006 (15)1MFENGJimmy Carter5 (1)0100000006 (1)0MFENGRay Parlour2 (4)1000000002 (4)1MFENGNeil Heaney(1)000000000(1)0FWENGPaul Merson41 (1)121031401049 (1)13FWENGAlan Smith33 (6)121120441041 (6)17FWENGIan Wright3024003200003326FWENGKevin Campbell22 (9)131020411029 (9)14FWENGAndy Cole00000000(1)0(1)0 Source: See also English football 1991–92 in English football List of Arsenal F.C. seasons References External links 125 years of Arsenal history – 1991–1995 on Arsenal.com Arsenal Category:Arsenal F.C. seasons