1992–93 Arsenal F.C. season

English football club season October 2020 May 2013 Arsenal 1992–93 George Graham Peter Hill-Wood Highbury FA Premier League 10th FA Cup Winners League Cup Winners Ian Wright (15) Ian Wright (30) 29,739 vs. Manchester United (28 November 1992) 18,253 vs. Wimbledon (10 February 1993) 24,403Arsenal first team line up (1992–93) http://thearsenalhistory.com/stat/aftlu_files/sheet108.htm The Arsenal History 31 July 2014 7 December 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20221207113027/http://thearsenalhistory.com/stat/aftlu_files/sheet108.htm dead Note: Information is in the section 1992–93. _arsenal9293h _arsenal9293h _arsenal9293h _redstripes _arsenal9091hl FFFFFF DD0000 FFFFFF FFFFFF FF0000 _arsenal9192a _arsenal9192a _arsenal9192a _arsenal9192a _arsenal9192al F5D618 F5D618 F5D618 101C35 F5D618 1991–92 1993–94 The 1992–93 season was Arsenal Football Club's 67th consecutive season in the top flight of English football.https://www.arsenal.com/news/features/48523/behind-the-numbers- All-time Arsenal James Josh 18 June 2013 Arsenal F.C. 22 June 2023 live https://web.archive.org/web/20230622042610/https://www.arsenal.com/news/features/48523/behind-the-numbers- 22 June 2023https://www.rsssf.org/tablese/engall.html English Clubs Divisional Movements 1888–2016 Ross James Heneghan Michael Orford Stuart Culliton Eoin 25 August 2016 Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation 22 June 2023 live https://web.archive.org/web/20230622041929/https://www.rsssf.org/tablese/engall.html 22 June 2023 Arsenal finished tenth in the Premier League, but won the FA Cup and League Cup. Ian Wright was Arsenal's top scorer. 3 Season summary Fans favourite David Rocastle had been sold to Leeds for £2 million, however George Graham had signed one of Denmark's European championship-winning heroes John Jensen, from Brøndby for £1.1 million. In February 1993 Graham paid Everton £2 million to re-sign Martin Keown, the England centre back who had left Highbury for Aston Villa shortly after Graham's arrival in 1986. Though he was cup-tied and couldn't play in the cup games. Arsenal went from being a title-chasing team to a formidable cup-team, and with a more pragmatic, game-by-game approach, finished the 1992/93 season with both domestic cups. Arsenal topped the table in early November, but it did not last as it was a losing league season, in which they finished tenth, didn’t average a goal a game, and played dire football, especially at home, yet ended the season in historic glory. The European qualification would prove important, ensuring Arsenal qualified for the European Cup Winners Cup, and were thereby positioned for even more success. The end of the season saw the departure of long-serving Irish defender David O'Leary, who, to date, holds the record for the most appearances, 722, for Arsenal.2023-01-02 appearances-and-attendances https://www.arsenal.com/history/club-records/appearances-and-attendances Arsenal Stadium looked like a building site throughout the season. The stadium had to be rebuilt to comply with the Taylor Report's safety recommendations. The symbol of Highbury's rebuilding was a mural that covered the old North Bank end. The North Bank terrace had been demolished to make way for a new all-seat stand, and the mural was created to hide the construction site. But in front of the mural, they took all three points only eight times and lost seven of their 21 home games. The mural received criticism and became a vehicle for political point-scoring when it came to light that none of its faces was black, an oversight quickly rectified. With ground capacity temporarily reduced to 29,000, home games were virtually sold out every week.Soar Phil The Official Illustrated History of Arsenal Hamlyn 2002 154 Premier League 1992–93 FA Premier League Arsenal hosted Norwich City at Highbury on the opening weekend of the season. Arsenal recorded their first league win of the campaign against Liverpool at Anfield; midfielder Ray Parlour created both of the team's goals. Ray of hope evens up Arsenal odds David Lacey 13 The Guardian London 24 August 1992 This was followed by a 2–0 win at home to Oldham Athletic, where the attendance of 20,796 was Highbury's lowest in over four years, as Highbury's capacity was restricted while the North Bank was being rebuilt.Wright adds finishing touch Clive White 16 The Times London 27 August 1992 September was a disappointing month for the Gunners, who won just one out of five league games. But their 1–0 home win over Manchester City on 28 September signaled the start of a six-match winning run which propelled them to the top of the table on 7 November. However, they gained just three points from their next eight games, which included a four-match run of defeats and didn't include a single win, which left Arsenal's title hopes looking dead by the turn of 1993. However, they were still in the Football League Cup, and now had the FA Cup to play for. Matches 1 15 August 1992 15:00 BST Arsenal 2 – 4 Norwich City Bould 28Campbell 39 69 84 Robins72 Phillips82 Fox London Highbury L 24,030 2 18 August 1992 19:45 BST Blackburn Rovers 1 – 0 Arsenal Shearer 85 Blackburn Ewood Park L 16,454 3 23 August 1992 16:00 BST Liverpool 0 – 2 Arsenal 53 Limpar80 Wright Liverpool Anfield W 34,961 4 26 August 1992 19:45 BST Arsenal 2 – 0 Oldham Athletic Winterburn 25 Wright 31 London Highbury W 20,796 5 29 August 1992 15:00 BST Arsenal 2 – 1 Sheffield Wednesday Parlour 8Merson 27 33 Hirst London Highbury W 23,389 Paul Durkin 6 2 September 1992 19:45 BST Queens Park Rangers 0 – 0 Arsenal London Loftus Road D 20,868 7 5 September 1992 15:00 BST Wimbledon 3 – 2 Arsenal Sanchez 39Fashanu 81 Earle 87 34 82 Wright London Selhurst Park L 12,906 Keith Burge 8 12 September 1992 15:00 BST Arsenal 0 – 1 Blackburn Rovers 71 Newell London Highbury L 28,643 Mike Reed 9 19 September 1992 15:00 BST Sheffield United 1 – 1 Arsenal Whitehouse 48 85 Wright Sheffield Bramall Lane D 19,105 10 28 September 1992 19:45 BST Arsenal 1 – 0 Manchester City Wright 19 London Highbury W 21,504 11 3 October 1992 15:00 BST Arsenal 2 – 1 Chelsea Merson 10Wright 85 78 Wise London Highbury W 27,780 12 17 October 1992 15:00 BST Nottingham Forest 0 – 1 Arsenal 37 Smith Nottingham City Ground W 24,862 13 24 October 1992 15:00 BST Arsenal 2 – 0 Everton Wright 5Limpar 58 London Highbury W 28,052 14 2 November 1992 20:00 GMT Crystal Palace 1 – 2 Arsenal McGoldrick 69 5 Merson73 Wright London Selhurst Park W 20,287 15 7 November 1992 15:00 GMT Arsenal 3 – 0 Coventry City Smith 8Wright 30Campbell 45 London Highbury W 27,693 16 21 November 1992 15:00 GMT Leeds United 3 – 0 Arsenal Fairclough 51Chapman 56McAllister 87 Leeds Elland Road L 30,516 17 28 November 1992 15:00 GMT Arsenal 0 – 1 Manchester United 27 Hughes London Highbury L 29,739 18 5 December 1992 15:00 GMT Southampton 2 – 0 Arsenal Maddison 16Dowie 53 Southampton The Dell L 17,286 19 12 December 1992 15:00 GMT Tottenham Hotspur 1 – 0 Arsenal Allen 21 London White Hart Lane L 33,707 20 19 December 1992 15:00 GMT Arsenal 1 – 1 Middlesbrough Wright 81 34 Wilkinson London Highbury D 23,197 Stephen Lodge 21 26 December 1992 12:00 GMT Arsenal 0 – 0 Ipswich Town London Highbury D 26,198 22 28 December 1992 19:30 GMT Aston Villa 1 – 0 Arsenal Saunders 45 Birmingham Villa Park L 35,170 Martin Bodenham 23 9 January 1993 15:00 GMT Arsenal 1 – 1 Sheffield United Hillier 43 87 Littlejohn London Highbury D 23,818 Gerald Ashby 24 16 January 1993 15:00 GMT Manchester City 0 – 1 Arsenal 79 Merson Manchester Maine Road W 25,041 Keith Burge 25 31 January 1993 16:00 GMT Arsenal 0 – 1 Liverpool 59 Barnes London Highbury L 27,580 26 10 February 1993 19:45 GMT Arsenal 0 – 1 Wimbledon 19 Holdsworth London Highbury L 18,253 27 20 February 1993 15:00 GMT Oldham Athletic 0 – 1 Arsenal 50 Linighan Oldham Boundary Park W 12,311 28 24 February 1993 19:45 GMT Arsenal 0 – 0 Leeds United London Highbury D 21,061 29 1 March 1993 19:45 GMT Chelsea 1 – 0 Arsenal Stuart 81 London Stamford Bridge L 17,725 30 3 March 1993 19:45 GMT Norwich City 1 – 1 Arsenal Fox 36 82 Wright Norwich Carrow Road D 19,000 31 13 March 1993 15:00 GMT Coventry City 0 – 2 Arsenal 28 Campbell29 Wright Coventry Highfield Road W 15,437 32 20 March 1993 15:00 GMT Arsenal 4 – 3 Southampton Linighan 15Merson 16Carter 20 79 4 Dowie30 Adams50 Le Tissier London Highbury W 24,149 33 24 March 1993 20:00 GMT Manchester United 0 – 0 Arsenal Manchester Old Trafford D 37,301 34 6 April 1993 19:45 BST Middlesbrough 1 – 0 Arsenal Hendrie 32 Middlesbrough Ayresome Park L 12,726 35 10 April 1993 15:00 BST Ipswich 1 – 2 Arsenal Wark 27 2 Smith87 Merson Ipswich Portman Road W 20,358 36 12 April 1993 15:00 BST Arsenal 0 – 1 Aston Villa 68 Daley London Highbury L 27,125 Gerald Ashby 37 21 April 1993 19:45 BST Arsenal 1 – 1 Nottingham Forest Wright 67 90 Keane London Highbury D 19,024 Martin Bodenham 38 1 May 1993 15:00 BST Everton 0 – 0 Arsenal Liverpool Goodison Park D 19,044 39 4 May 1993 19:45 BST Arsenal 0 – 0 Queens Park Rangers London Highbury D 18,817 40 6 May 1993 19:45 BST Sheffield Wednesday 1 – 0 Arsenal Bright 19 Sheffield Hillsborough L 23,645 41 8 May 1993 15:00 BST Arsenal 3 – 0 Crystal Palace Wright 9Dickov 82Campbell 89 London Highbury W 25,225 Keith Burge 42 11 May 1993 19:45 BST Arsenal 1 – 3 Tottenham Hotspur Dickov 52 39 Sheringham46 78 Hendry London Highbury L 26,393 Classification ARS Results summary 8 6 7 25 20 7 5 9 15 18 May 1993 Results by round table b Round Ground H/A/A/H/H/A/A/H/A/H/H/A/H/A/H/A/H/A/A/H/H/A/H/A/A/H/A/H/A/H/A/H/A/A/A/H/H/A/H/A/H/H Result L/L/W/W/W/D/L/L/D/W/W/W/W/W/W/L/L/L/L/D/D/L/D/W/L/L/W/D/L/D/W/W/D/L/W/L/D/D/D/L/W/L Position 22/22/14/9/5/5/7/9/13/9/7/5/4/3/1/2/3/6/8/6/8/9/9/7/11/12/11/11/12/11/12/9/9/11/10/11/12/12/12/12/9/10 Home Away green2 Win yellow2 Draw red2 Loss 1st 2nd 3rd red1 http://www.statto.com/football/teams/arsenal/1992-1993 Arsenal – 1992–93 Statto Organisation 31 July 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140718190132/http://www.statto.com/football/teams/arsenal/1992-1993 18 July 2014 live May 1993 Football League Cup 1992–93 Football League Cup The Football League Cup is a cup competition open to clubs in the Premier League and Football League. Like the FA Cup it is played on a knockout basis, with the exception of the second round and semi-finals, which are contested over a two-legged tie. Arsenal entered the competition in the second round, as one of the 22 teams from the Premier League. They were drawn against Millwall; the first leg took place at Highbury on 22 September 1992. In the match Campbell scored in the 78th minute to cancel out Millwall's lead early in the second half.Campbell the substitute spares Highbury blushes David Lacey 14 The Guardian London 23 September 1992 The second leg at The Den was much the same, with both teams playing out for a 1–1 draw. As there were no further goals the match was decided by a penalty shoot-out, which Arsenal won 3–1.Seaman breaks the deadlock David Lacey 16 The Guardian London 8 October 1992 Next up were Derby. Arsenal started with Pål Lydersen and Steve Morrow in place of the injured Lee Dixon and Nigel Winterburn. Derby’s Paul Simpson converted a 70th minute penalty and Kevin Campbell came to the rescue once more, collecting Anders Limpars pass to force a replay, five weeks later. Campbell and Ian Wright wrapped that game up early, despite Mark Pembridge's 44th minute penalty. At the postponed fourth round tie at Scarborough the conditions were far from ideal because of wintry weather the pitch was soaked. Fog enveloped the ground throughout the first half, but Arsenal kept their nerve and Winterburn drilled the only goal. That brought Nottingham Forest to Highbury. The Gunners upped the tempo after a stuttering first half. Wright’s pace terrified the Forest defence and he claimed both goals. Wright hit the opener, from the penalty spot, in the semi-final first leg against his old club, Crystal Palace. Alan Smith lashed the second after Nigel Martyn had blocked Wright. Simon Osborn replied from the spot in the second half, but Smith prodded home Arsenal’s third to make the second leg at Highbury a formality. Andy Linighan's early header and Wright’s goal made it 5-1 on aggregate.Connelly Kevin The Official Arsenal Yearbook 1993 Hamlyn 1993 42–43 Without the injured Smith, the suspended Dixon and the cup-tied Keown Arsenal were forced to shuffle their pack. Paul Davis was recalled, to unanimous amazement, after just one comeback match in the reserves following hamstring trouble. And Northern Ireland defender Morrow was pressed into service beside Davis in midfield, where he was to command centre stage. April 18, 1993 will be remembered as Steve Morrow’s final. The Owls snatched an early lead through American John Harkes. Paul Merson inspired Arsenal’s comeback with a stunning 25-yarder that left Chris Woods stranded. Morrow’s magic moment arrived midway through the second half. Carlton Palmer miscued his clearance and in raced the Northern Ireland international, pouncing to crash his first goal for the Gunners. Then to the drama after the final whistle. Morrow was celebrating with Adams, when he tumbled to the turf. Suddenly the players around him realised this was serious. Morrow was wheeled away on a stretcher, an oxygen mask strapped to his face. He was diagnosed as having a broken arm and the operation was performed that night. The injury kept Morrow out for the rest of the season, and took the shine off the Gunners’ celebrations. Tony Adams, understandably, was too upset to speak to the press.Connolly Kevin The Official Arsenal Yearbook 1993 Hamlyn 1993 44–45Ames Nick 2023-01-07 Steve Morrow: 'My special memory is the goal – I still get goosebumps' The Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/football/2020/oct/21/steve-morrow-arsenal-academy-league-cup-final-tony-adams2023-01-07 Arsenal 2-1 Sheffield Wednesday: Chris Waddle and Steve Morrow recall the 1993 League Cup final https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11096/10044726/arsenal-2-1-sheffield-wednesdayl-chris-waddle-and-steve-morrow-recall-the-1993-league-cup-final Second round 22 September 1992 Arsenal 1 – 1 Millwall Campbell 78 52 Roberts London Highbury D 20,940 Second round 7 October 1992 Millwall 1 – 1 Arsenal 1–3 Dixon 25 o.g. 17 Campbell London The Den D 18,500 Third round 28 October 1992 Derby County 1 – 1 Arsenal Simpson 25 pen. 76 Campbell Derby Baseball Ground D 22,208 Third round replay 1 December 1992 Arsenal 2 – 1 Derby County Wright 7Campbell 14 44 pen. Pembridge London Highbury W 24,587 Fourth round 6 January 1993 Scarborough 0 – 1 Arsenal 51 Winterburn Scarborough McCain Stadium W 6,261 Fifth round 12 January 1993 Arsenal 2 – 0 Nottingham Forest Wright 55 78 London Highbury W 25,600 Semi-finals 7 February 1993 Crystal Palace 1 – 3 Arsenal Osborn 54 Wright 8 pen.Smith 22 66 London Selhurst Park W 26,508 Semi-finals 10 March 1993 Arsenal 2 – 0 Crystal Palace Linighan 6Wright 45 London Highbury W 28,584 Final 18 April 1993 Arsenal 2 – 1 Sheffield Wednesday Merson 20Morrow 68 Harkes 8 London Wembley Stadium W 74,007 FA Cup 1992–93 FA CupWhen Arsenal won the double in 1971, they began their FA Cup procession at Yeovil. Now TV and press gathered, sensing an upset to make national headlines. "Sorry to disappoint you, lads", grinned George Graham after Ian Wright's hattrick had demolished the non-league Yeovil Town on their own patch at The Huish Park. The fourth round matched Arsenal with Leeds in a re-run of the marathon 1991 tie. Leeds led 2-0 at half time. The Gunners came out blazing in the second half. Ray Parlour quickly pulled one back. Then, with nine minutes left, Paul Merson unleashed a 25-yarder that flashed past keeper John Lukic. So to a replay at Elland Road. Injury-hit Arsenal arrived with youngsters Ian Selley, Steve Morrow and Parlour in midfield. David Seaman made a breathtaking early save from Lee Chapman. Yet the longer the game went on, the more comfortable the battling Gunners seemed. Leeds were stunned when Ian Wright crossed from the left and Alan Smith hooked Arsenal in front. Carl Shutt and Gary McAllister made it 2-1 for Leeds. Up popped Wright again with the minutes ticking away. Extra time and Wright cracked the third. Two more Wright corkers, both from Ian Selley assists, saw off Nottingham Forest in the fifth round. On to Ipswich for the quarter-final. Tony Adams hadn’t scored since March 1992. The Arsenal skipper playing with a dressing on his forehead, headed home Merson’s free-kick to equalise Chris Kiwomya's opener. John Wark floored Wright in the box, and Ian Wright stroked away the penalty. Then Phil Whelan, under pressure from Wright, nicked a back pass past Clive Baker. Boncho Genchev made it 3-2 when Arsenal failed to clear a free-kick. But sub Kevin Campbell cracked a fourth in the dying minutes. A crowd of 76,263 packed Wembley on 4 April 1993 for the semi-final, and sweet revenge for Arsenal after Tottenham had denied them a double in 1991. Tottenham claimed a penalty when Andy Linighan challenged Darren Anderton outside the box. David Seaman was immaculate as Spurs stepped up the pressure. Erik Thorstvedt made great saves from Selley and Wright. But with 13 minutes left Adams turned the tie. Merson swung over a free-kick and Adams arrived on the far post to head the winner, leading to another Wembley clash with Sheffield Wednesday.Connolly Kevin The Official Arsenal Yearbook Hamlyn 1993 57,59 Two weary teams produced a tired FA Cup final. After 18 minutes, Wednesday's Mark Bright brought down Lee Dixon, Paul Davis floated the free-kick, Linighan nodded it across goal and Ian Wright stooped to nod Arsenal ahead. He played with a broken toe but maintained his remarkable goalscoring record for the season. A John Sheridan cross was nodded back by Bright, and John Harkes stooped at the far post to touch the ball into David Hirsts path. Even extra time couldn't produce a winner. It also turned out to be the very last time the FA Cup Final required a replay. The FA Cup final replay, played on the following Thursday in torrential rain, attracted only 62.367 spectators, the lowest crowd ever for the fixture at Wembley, and the lowest FA Cup final attendance for 71 years. Arsenal dominated the first 65 minutes of a bruising confrontation. Alan Smith sent Wright racing through to beat Chris Woods after 34 minutes. It was the Wrights 56th goal in 79 matches for Arsenal. Smith flicked another effort into the side netting and Wednesday hadn’t troubled David Seaman. That all changed after 68 minutes. Chris Waddles shot deflected off Lee Dixon and Seaman was beaten. Wednesday were on a high. They could have won it a few minutes later. Extra time again and tired legs tried to conjure a winner. Penalties looked inevitable. Then Andy Linighan struck in the last minute when he met Paul Merson’s corner with a header, which Woods got two hands to, but couldn’t keep out. Also Linighan did it with a broken nose inflicted by an Elbow from Mark Bright, as well as two broken fingers. Just 18 months earlier, he had asked for a transfer because he could not gain regular first team football at Highbury. Now he will be remembered as the man who scored the latest FA Cup goal of all time.Soar Phil The Official Illustrated History of Arsenal Hamlyn 2003 157,158Connolly Kevin The Official Arsenal Yearbook 1993 Hamlyn 1993 61,632023-01-07 andy-linighan https://www.arsenal.com/historic/players/andy-linighan R3 2 January 1993 Yeovil Town 1 – 3 Arsenal Wright x3 Yeovil Huish Park W R4 25 January 1993 Arsenal 2 – 2 Leeds United MersonParlour London Highbury D 26,516 R4 Replay 3 February 1993 Leeds United 2 – 3 Arsenal Wright x2 Smith Leeds Elland Road W 26,449 R5 13 February 1993 Arsenal 2 – 0 Nottingham Forest Wright x2 London Highbury W R6 6 March 1993 Ipswich Town 2 – 4 Arsenal Wright Campbello.g.Adams Ipswich Portman Road W 22,054 Semi-Finals 4 April 1993 Arsenal 1 – 0 Tottenham Hotspur Adams London Wembley Stadium W 76,263 15 May 1993 Arsenal Final 1–1 Sheffield Wednesday Wright 20 Hirst 61 Wembley London 79,347 D 20 May 1993 Arsenal Final Replay 2–1 yes Sheffield Wednesday Wright 34Linighan 119The Football Association nine iconic Black players from competition's history www.thefa.com https://www.thefa.com/competitions/thefacup/stories/black-fa-cup-icons 2026-05-28 Waddle 68 Wembley London 62,267 W Squad statistics Arsenal used a total of 29 players during the 1992–93 season and there were nine different goalscorers. There were also two squad members who did not make a first-team appearance in the campaign. Adams featured in 52 games and started the most games in the squad. The team scored a total of 72 goals in all competitions. The top goalscorer was Wright, with 30 goals – half of which were scored in the league. 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 CupTotalAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsGKENGDavid Seaman3908090560GKENGAlan Miller3 (1)000003 (1)0DFENGNigel Winterburn2918071442DFENGLee Dixon2908070440DFENGTony Adams33 (2)0829050 (2)2DFENGSteve Bould2411050301DFENGAndy Linighan19 (2)2714130 (2)4DFIREDavid O'Leary6 (5)01 (3)0209 (8)0DFENGColin Pates2 (5)000002 (5)0DFENGMartin Keown15 (1)0000015 (1)0DFNIRSteve Morrow13 (3)02 (2)0 4 (1)119 (6)1DFNORPål Lydersen7 (1)000108 (1)0DFSCOScott Marshall20000020DFENGGavin McGowan(2)00000(2)0MFENGDavid Hillier27 (3)14 (1)07 (1)038 (5)1MFSWEAnders Limpar12 (11)2204018 (11)2MFENGPaul Davis602030110MFENGPerry Groves(1)00000(1)0MFENGRay Parlour16 (5)1413 (5)023 (6)2MFENGJimmy Carter11 (5)2101 (1)013 (6)2MFDENJohn Jensen29 (3)0403036 (3)0MFENGIan Selley903010130MFENGMark Flatts6 (4)000107 (4)0MFENGNeil Heaney3 (2)000003 (2)0MFENGPaul Merson32 (1)6819149 (1)8FWENGIan Wright30 (1)157108545 (1)30FWENGKevin Campbell32 (5)44 (3)15 (4)441 (12)9FWENGAlan Smith27 (4)35 (2)17239 (6)6FWSCOPaul Dickov1 (2)200001 (2)2 Source: See also English football 1992–93 in English football References General 1992–93 calendar and appearances http://arseweb.com/history/stats/93.html Arseweb.com 31 July 2014 Specific 30em Category:Arsenal F.C. seasons Arsenal