2013–14 Arsenal F.C. season

English football club season December 2014 June 2020 Arsenal 2013–14 Arsenal players v Sunderland - 22 Feb 2014.jpg 300px Arsenal players shaking hands with Sunderland players before their game Sir Chips Keswick Arsène Wenger Emirates Stadium Premier League 4th FA Cup Winners League Cup Fourth round UEFA Champions League Round of 16 Olivier Giroud (16) Olivier Giroud (22) 60,071 (vs. Tottenham Hotspur, 1 September 2013, Premier League) 56,271 (vs. Fenerbahçe, 27 August 2013, UEFA Champions League) 59,487Premier League 2013/2014 » Team-Statistics: Attendance Home https://www.worldfootball.net/competition/co91/england-premier-league/se11979/2013-2014/attendance/ 2026-06-03 worldfootball.net en _arsenal1213h _arsenal1214h _arsenal1213h _arsenal1213h FFFFFF FF0000 FFFFFF FFFFFF FFFFFF _arsenal1314A _arsenal1314A _arsenal1314A _arsenal1314a _arsenal1314a FFDF00 FFDF00 FFDF00 FFDF00 2012–13 2014–15 The 2013–14 season was Arsenal Football Club's 22nd season in the Premier League and 88th 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 participated in the Premier League, FA Cup, League Cup and the UEFA Champions League, after finishing fourth in the previous Premier League season. Despite an opening day 1–3 league defeat at home to Aston Villa, which exacerbated underlying anger at the club's inactivity in the transfer market, Arsenal's league campaign got off to a strong start. Early pace-setters in the title race, Arsenal led the table for much of the season, spending more time on top of the league than any other side. However, a combination of injuries to key players and heavy defeats away from home against other title challengers saw the Gunners' title ambitions evaporate by late March. Nonetheless, Arsenal achieved success in the FA Cup with a dramatic 3–2 win over Hull City in the 2014 Final, ending a nine-year trophy drought. Review Background In November 2012, Arsenal extended their shirt sponsorship deal with the airline Emirates until 2019 with the Emirates Stadium's naming rights contract also being extended until 2028.http://www.arsenal.com/Emiratesnewdeal Emirates and Arsenal agree new £150m deal Arsenal F.C. 23 November 2013 29 March 2013 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20121126085758/http://www.arsenal.com/Emiratesnewdeal 26 November 2012 It was later announced in January 2013 that Arsenal's home ticket prices would be frozen at the 2012–13 prices for the 2013–14 season. This came after criticism of prices from Arsenal supporters as well as visiting fans, as Arsenal's prices were revealed as one of the highest in world football.https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/21251323 Arsenal ticket prices frozen for 2013-14 season BBC Sport 29 January 2013 29 March 2013 However, Arsenal's kit manufacturer was still in doubt as Nike's sponsorship deal ended at the end of the season. In May 2013, it was reported that Puma had signed a five-year deal for an estimated £170 million over the period, a deal that would become the most lucrative kit manufacturer partnership in English football. It will also end a 20-year spell with American sportswear designer Nike.Bonn Kyle Arsenal pens England's largest kit deal with Puma https://soccer.nbcsports.com/2013/05/07/arsenal-pens-englands-largest-kit-deal-with-puma/ 9 September 2020 NBC Sports 7 May 2013 Arsenal had announced the partnership with Puma will be effective from 1 July 2014.http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/puma-and-arsenal-announce-partnership PUMA and Arsenal announce partnership Arsenal Media Group 13 July 2023 Aside from football on the pitch, Arsenal announced that club legend Freddie Ljungberg would be "renewing his ties with the club" by taking an ambassadorial role with the view of increasing the international awareness for the club. Ljungberg, who was famously a part of the "Invincibles" team, said that he was "honoured to take on this ambassadorial role."http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/ljungberg-takes-on-ambassadorial-role Ljungberg takes on ambassadorial role Arsenal F.C. 31 May 2013 31 May 2013 In addition, Sir Chips Keswick was appointed as the new club chairman following the 31-year-incumbency of Peter Hill-Wood as chairman, as Hill-Wood resigned following a heart attack the previous year. Though it ended a Hill-Wood association with Arsenal since 1927 (as his grandfather and father were also chairmen of Arsenal Football Club), he stated that he knows "Sir Chips is the right person to take the Club forward."http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/sir-chips-keswick-appointed-chairman Sir Chips Keswick appointed chairman Arsenal F.C. 14 June 2013 14 June 2013 Pre-season Arsenal announced plans to play a pre-season friendly in Indonesia's capital Jakarta against the Indonesia national team on 1 November 2012,http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/arsenal-to-visit-indonesia-in-summer-2013 Arsenal to visit Indonesia in summer 2013 Arsenal F.C. 1 November 2012 17 March 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20121112152521/http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/arsenal-to-visit-indonesia-in-summer-2013 12 November 2012 dead with the match being played on 14 July 2013.http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/club-announces-details-of-indonesia-game Club announces details of Indonesia game Arsenal F.C. 29 January 2013 17 March 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130208082312/http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/club-announces-details-of-indonesia-game 8 February 2013 dead This was to be part of Arsenal's third consecutive Asian tour, in anticipation of the growing fan base in the continent. Arsenal's match in Indonesia was the first time the club played in the country since 1982. Arsenal also announced plans to play in Vietnam's capital Hanoi,http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/club-confirms-pre-season-game-in-vietnam Club confirms Vietnam pre-season game Arsenal F.C. 9 May 2013 9 May 2013 in a match that would see the first Premier League team to play a friendly there. In addition, in March 2013, it was announced that Arsenal would play Arsène Wenger's former club, Nagoya Grampus in Japan on 22 July,http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/arsenal-to-visit-japan-in-summer-2013 Arsenal to visit Japan in Summer 2013 Arsenal F.C. 2013-03-29 2013-03-29 as well as another Japanese game against Urawa Red Diamonds, extending the Asia tour to four games. Arsenal also hosted the Emirates Cup in the Emirates Stadium for the first time since 2011, after the 2012 edition was cancelled due to the 2012 Summer Olympics causing infrastructure problems in London, which hosted the event.https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/emirates-cup-cancelled-due-to-london-2012-6375759.html Emirates Cup cancelled due to London 2012 Evening Standard 6 December 2011 28 March 2013 It was confirmed on 15 May 2013 that Turkish Süper Lig side, Galatasaray and Serie A side Napoli were to be Arsenal's opponents, although this did not receive a good reception from Arsenal fans after the 2000 UEFA Cup Final riots where Arsenal and Galatasaray fans clashed in Copenhagen, Denmark before the UEFA Cup Final. The third side was Porto, who played their two games against Arsenal's two opponents.http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/emirates-cup-returns-for-summer-2013 Emirates Cup returns for summer 2013 Arsenal F.C. 15 May 2013 5 June 2013 Arsenal's final pre-season friendly was against fellow Premier League side Manchester City in Helsinki seven days before the season is set to begin. This meant a total of seven pre-season games for the Gunners.http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/arsenal-to-face-man-city-in-helsinki Arsenal to face Man City in Helsinki Arsenal F.C. 5 June 2013 5 June 2013 It was also reported in 2012 that, after Arsenal postponed a planned friendly with Nigeria in August 2012, the Gunners would play Nigeria in Abuja Stadium in 2013, however, this did not materialise.December 2022 Arsenal started their pre-season tour with various promotional activities, including a signing session and television appearances, ahead of their friendly against the Indonesia Dream Team. Arsenal led at half-time 1–0 with the first goal of the season coming from Theo Walcott, with bright displays from Aaron Ramsey and Serge Gnabry. However, it was in the second half that the Gunners began firing, as goals from youngsters Akpom, Olsson and Eisfeld and established players Podolski and Giroud (2) meant Arsenal began their pre-season preparations with an emphatic 7–0 win. Continuing the tour, various Arsenal team members visited numerous tourist attractions in Hanoi, whilst which a Vietnamese Arsenal fan, Vũ Xuân Tiến, ran five miles (eight kilometers) alongside the club's touring bus before eventually being called up by Arsenal's players for pictures; he was subsequently dubbed the "Running Man" by Vietnamese and international media.16 July 2013 Arsenal's 'Running Man' http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/arsenal-s-running-man-video dead https://web.archive.org/web/20130717035947/http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/arsenal-s-running-man-video 17 July 2013 17 July 2013 Arsenal F.C. Arsenal's second pre-season game was against Vietnam, where the Gunners again managed to score seven goals, as Giroud's hat-trick brought his pre-season tally to five. The remaining goals came from youngsters Oxlade-Chamberlain, Akpom and Miquel, with Mạnh Dũng scoring the first goal Arsenal conceded in the season. Arsenal then travelled to Japan to play in a two-part tour involving Wenger's old club Nagoya Grampus, where the Gunners ran out 3–1 winners (with goals from Walcott, Giroud (his sixth for the tour) and Miyaichi) and Urawa Red Diamonds, where a late Chuba Akpom goal kept up Arsenal's 100% record in pre-season as a 2–1 win ensured the Gunners won all four of their Asia Tour matches. Arsenal then began their ventures in the Emirates Cup, where a Galatasary 1–0 win earlier over Porto, and a 2–2 draw for the Gunners against Napoli (with goals for Frenchmen Giroud and Koscielny for Arsenal), meant Arsenal ended Day 1 second in the table, one point behind their next opponents Galatasary. Arsenal were on course to win the Emirates Cup for a fourth time whilst they led 1–0 against Galatasaray, however old foe Didier Drogba scored two late goals as a 2–1 defeat for the Gunners left them in last place in the table. Arsenal did however, end their pre-season in encouraging fashion, as an goals of exquisite quality from Walcott, Ramsey and Giroud (his 8th in pre-season) capped a brilliant 3–1 victory over Premier League rivals Manchester City in Helsinki. Arsenal finished their pre-season preparations with 25 goals scored and 8 goals conceded spread over eight games and 11 different goals scorers Transfers On 30 May 2013, Arsenal announced they were to release 10 reserve team players, three of whom made first-team appearances for the Gunners (Conor Henderson, Jernade Meade and Sanchez Watt), along with seven other players (Bihmoutine, Reice Charles-Cook, Sead Hajrović, Neita, Philip Roberts, Rees and James Shea) who were then free to play for other teams.http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/arsenal-release-10-young-players Arsenal release 10 young players 30 May 2013 30 May 2013 Arsenal F.C. Manager Arsène Wenger had also revealed Arsenal were not going to renew the contracts of players Andrey Arshavin (who later rejoined his former club Zenit Saint Petersburghttp://www.arsenal.com/news/arshavin-set-for-return-to-zenit Arshavin set for return to Zenit 27 June 2013 27 June 2013 Arsenal F.C. ) and Sébastien Squillaci,http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/arsenal-trio-set-to-leave-the-club Arsenal trio set to leave the Club 5 June 2013 5 June 2013 Arsenal F.C. whilst Denílson's agent also confirmed his contract was cancelled by mutual consenthttp://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11095/8755111/Arsenal-midfielder-Denilson-has-cancelled-his-contract-with-Premier-League-club Denílson has contract mutually terminated 3 June 2013 3 June 2013 Sky Sports (and later signed on a permanent contract by São Paulo), as all three players were free to play for other clubs. The transfer window opened on 1 July which prompted Arsenal to announce the signing of French Under 20 striker Yaya Sanogo on a free transfer following his contract completion at old club Auxerre. He became the first signing of the season and joined on a "long-term contract".http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/french-striker-yaya-sanogo-joins-club French striker Yaya Sanogo joins Club 1 July 2013 1 July 2013 Arsenal F.C. Sanogo was given the number 22 shirt while Abou Diaby switched from the number 2 to the number 24. Arsenal also confirmed that Johan Djourou had joined Hamburg on a one-year loan deal with a view to a permanent deal in the following summer.http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/djourou-completes-loan-move-to-hamburg Djourou completes loan move to Hamburg 5 July 2013 5 July 2013 Arsenal F.C. whilst it was also announced Francis Coquelin has agreed to join Freiburg also for an entire season.http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/coquelin-joins-sc-freiburg-on-loan Coquelin joins SC Freiburg on loan 5 July 2013 5 July 2013 Arsenal F.C. Arsenal announced the departure of goalkeeper Vito Mannone to Sunderland for an undisclosed fee, thought to be around £2million, on a two-year contract. Mannone was used as a regular in the absence of Wojciech Szczęsny and Łukasz Fabiański last season. The Gunners also renewed the contracts of four players, three of whom were academy players (Fagan, Anthony Jeffrey and Ansahhttp://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/three-youngsters-sign-new-contracts Three youngsters sign new contracts 4 July 2013 4 July 2013 Arsenal F.C. and the other being the right back reserve-team player Héctor Bellerín.http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/bellerin-signs-new-long-term-contract Bellerin signs new long-term contract 4 July 2013 4 July 2013 Arsenal F.C. The departures of three players were announced soon afterwards, as Jernade Meade joined fellow Premier League side Swansea City, Sébastien Squillaci completed his transfer to Bastia and left-back André Santos completed his free transfer move to Flamengo on a two-year contract. After the Asia tour had been completed, Arsenal also announced the loan departure of Joel Campbell to Greek side Olympiacos for a third successive loan spell to gain first-team experience.http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/joel-campbell-joins-olympiacos-on-loan Joel Campbell agrees Olympiacos loan 26 July 2013 28 July 2013 Arsenal F.C. Arsenal continued their summer exodus after announcing the departure of Gervinho to Roma in a deal thought be to around £8 million and the loan departure of Ignasi Miquel to Championship side Leicester City for the remainder of the season. August Arsenal kicked off their season in search of their first trophy in 8 years, though the signs were not encouraging as Arsenal began their league campaign with a disappointing 3–1 loss at home to Aston Villa. An early Giroud goal was expected to give the Gunners momentum but a penalty-rebound and a penalty (awarded in controversial circumstances) scored by Benteke and a late counter-attacking goal against the 10 men of Arsenal (following Koscielny's double yellow card) sealed the victory for the visitors. The disappointment was compounded due to Villa's league standing in the previous season (15th) and the lack of signings despite the fans being promised of a summer of increased spending, which ultimately led to manager Arsène Wenger apologising for the display at the Emirates.https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/23742476 Arsenal 1-3 Aston Villa: Arsene Wenger says sorry to fans 17 August 2013 18 August 2013 BBC Sport However, Arsenal fought back confidently with a 3–0 away win at Fenerbahçe as goals from Kieran Gibbs, the much-improved Aaron Ramsey and Olivier Giroud almost secured the Gunners' place in the group stages of the Champions League. Arsenal then travelled to Fulham and picked up a 3–1 victory, thanks to Giroud's third goal in three games and a goal either side of half time from Lukas Podolski. Arsenal continued their impressive run in the second leg of their play-off against Fenerbahçe with a solid 2–0 win to complete a 5–0 aggregate result with two Ramsey goals. Four games into the season Arsenal announced the re-signing of French midfielder Mathieu Flamini on a free transfer following his release from Italian giants A.C. Milan. Flamini joined the Gunners 5 years after his first spell with Wenger complimenting Flamini's focus when on the football pitch.http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/video-wenger-qanda-on-re-signing-flamini Wenger — Physically Flamini is perfect 29 August 2013 29 August 2013 Arsenal F.C. Arsene Wenger then reiterated his desire to bring in more players ahead of a crucial North London derby. September thumb|Özil joined from Real Madrid on the deadline day of the transfer period for a reported fee of £42.5 million. The first North London Derby of the season on 1 September was won by the Gunners through a single Giroud goal in the 23rd minute as they managed to end Tottenham's unbeaten streak and take the Gunners up to fourth in the table. The goal brought Giroud's tally to 4 goals for the season with four consecutive wins in all competitions. In an unusually late 'Transfer Deadline Day', Arsène Wenger's promises in the aftermath of Flamini's signing were seemingly coming true, with two players being linked with Arsenal, one of which was the highly regarded Mesut Özil for a reported £42.4 million. Upon the completion of the deal, Arsenal broke their transfer record fee by £27 million.https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/23929339 Mesut Ozil: Arsenal sign Real Madrid midfielder for £42.4m Arsenal F.C. 2013-09-02 2013-09-02 Another signing was confirmed hours beforehand, as Arsenal completed the loan signing of Emiliano Viviano from Serie B side Palermo for a season-long loan. He has been signed as a back-up keeper to current no.1 Szczęsny. However Özil remained at the fore front of Arsenal activity, as the transfer fee was the second highest in British history and one of the largest fees paid in world football, signalling the intent of the Arsenal Board to propel the club to supposed 'title contenders'. Özil made an impressive début against Sunderland after making numerous opportunities for Walcott and a decisive assist for Giroud that sent the Gunners top of the table temporarily. Arsenal then faced a tricky away tie against Marseille but a solid performance and continued prosperity for Aaron Ramsey put Arsenal top of their Champions League group after Matchday 1. Ramsey's 7th goal in 8 games along with goals from defenders Sagna and Mertesacker sent Arsenal top of the table for the second game in succession (albeit temporarily after the previous game). Özil provided all three assists on his home début as Arsenal ran out 3–1 winners. Arsenal's fortunes away from home continued as they went through to the fourth round of the League Cup on penalties against a stubborn West Bromwich Albion. Thomas Eisfeld scored the only goal in regulation time and Nacho Monreal hit the winning penalty to send Arsenal to a fourth round tie against Chelsea at the Emirates. Arsenal then won where their Premier League away run began with a 2–1 over Swansea City at Liberty Stadium. German youngster Serge Gnabry (Arsenal's second youngest Premier League scorer behind Fàbregas) and Aaron Ramsey scored the goals as all four sides in the top four last season (excluding Arsenal) dropped points. This left Arsenal leading the table by 2 points by the end of September, over Liverpool and North London rivals Tottenham. October Arsenal then overcame a potentially difficult tie against Serie A side Napoli in style with a maiden goal for Özil and a goal from Frenchman Giroud all in the first 15 minutes sealed an impressive 2–0 victory. The win ensured Arsenal a tenth successive win in all competitions. However their winning and away-winning run came to an abrupt end after a 1–1 draw against West Brom. Wilshere's goal in the second half cancelled out Yacob's opener as Arsenal stayed top of the Premier League for the third successive week. Following Liverpool's early kick-off draw at Newcastle, Arsenal needed a win against Norwich City to regain top spot. With goals from Wilshere (first consecutive goals in his career), Özil (2) and the in form Aaron Ramsey, Arsenal won 4–1 and convincingly returned to the Premier League summit. Next Arsenal would host Borussia Dortmund in the Champion's League. A spirited performance ultimately ended in defeat after goals from Mkhitaryan and Lewandowski (who was controversially awarded a yellow card for an offence that has been awarded red cards in the past) cancelled out Giroud's goal leaving the top three teams in the Champions League table on 6 points each. Arsenal returned to Premier League action against a recently manager-lesshttps://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/24643421 Ian Holloway: Crystal Palace boss departs Premier League strugglers BBC Sport 23 October 2013 26 October 2013 Crystal Palace and a solid 2–0 win (despite going to down to ten men following Arteta's sending off) sent Arsenal temporarily 5 points clear at the top of the table. Ultimately, October ended similarly to September as Arsenal finished 2 points clear at the top of the table at the end of the month. Arsenal now face another tough test against Chelsea in the League Cup as the Gunners look to continue to fight in all four competitions they compete in. Arsenal lost to Chelsea 2–0 at the Emirates Stadium, thus getting eliminated from the League Cup. November Despite consecutive home disappointments, Arsenal extended their lead at the top of the table to 5 points after a convincing 2–0 win over Liverpool at the Emirates. Goals from Cazorla and Ramsey secured a win for first place over second place in a top of the table clash. This subsequently gave the confidence for Arsenal to get a historic win with an Aaron Ramsey headed goal (his 11th of the season) giving the Gunners a 1–0 in Dortmund. Arsenal remained top of the Champions League table with 9 points with triple player of the month Ramsey continuing to score. The Gunners then suffered a set-back before the international break as they continued their poor form at Old Trafford to lose 1–0 to Manchester United. Former Gunner Robin van Persie scored with a header against an Arsenal side depleted with illnesshttp://www.fanatix.com/news/arsenal-players-were-struck-down-with-flu-ahead-of-united-clash-after-ill-advised-jabs/163000/ Arsenal players were struck down with flu ahead of United clash after ill-advised jabs Fanatix 11 November 2013 23 November 2013 which narrowed the Gunners' advantage to 2 points at the top of the table. This increased to four in an unlikely top-of-the-table clash against Southampton as a Giroud double either side of the half allowed the Gunners to capitalise on second-placed Liverpool dropping points in their Merseyside derby (3–3). Giroud's 10th of season negotiated a tough period in the Premier League successfully, on the eve of taking on Marseille in the Champions League. In this crucial tie, Arsenal all but secured qualification into the next round (assuming they do not lose 3–0 or more in Naples) with Jack Wilshere's first career double, one after 28 secondshttp://www1.skysports.com/football/live/match/301279/report Arsenal beat Marseille 2–0 after Jack Wilshere scores twice Sky Sports 26 November 2013 30 November 2013 and another in the second half to give Arsenal a 2–0 win. The convincing manner of Arsenal's victory, albeit missing a few opportunities (including a missed penalty from Özil), kept Arsenal top of their group for all 5 matchdays. Arsenal then increased their lead to the top of the table to 7 points temporarily (later reduced back to 4) with a convincing 3–0 win against Cardiff City away. On his return to his former club, Aaron Ramsey scored his 7th and 8th Premier League goals, separated by an unlikely strike from Flamini, which strengthened the Gunners' title credentials. December The Gunners continued to stay top of the table (for the 11th consecutive matchday) after a 2–0 victory over Hull City at home. An early header from Nicklas Bendtner (his first since March 2011) and a strike from Mesut Özil ensured the victory ahead of a tough December fixture list for the Gunners. Arsenal then secured a draw against Everton as a late Özil goal was cancelled out by a goal from Gerard Deulofeu, the Barcelona youth on-loan with the Blues. As a result of the results around the Premier League, Arsenal increased their lead to five points at the top of the table ahead of the match against Manchester City. In the last match in the Champions League group stage, Arsenal played away at Napoli. Winning or a draw would assure them of topping their group, but Arsenal lost the game 0–2. They still qualified on head-to-head results, as second placed team (with the top three teams all on 12 points), behind Borussia Dortmund to progress to the knockout stage. Back in the Premier League, Arsenal travelled to the Etihad Stadium to face Manchester City, who had just two goals scored against them at home and no losses. Despite two goals from Theo Walcott (on his first start since September) and a late Mertesacker header, Arsenal lost 6–3, but remained two points ahead of rivals Liverpool. During the match, Laurent Koscielny suffered a laceration to his leg and there were doubts that he would play for at least a month, though this proved not to be the case, and Jack Wilshere was given a two match ban for an abusive hand gesture made during the match. The Gunners then faced another title-chaser in Chelsea nine days later, after being drawn against last years champions Bayern Munich in the round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League. Arsenal drew 0–0 against Chelsea which led to them falling off the top of the league for the first time since 14 September. This meant they entered Christmas second at the table behind Liverpool, who lead as a result of their higher goal difference. Arsenal faced West Ham United away on Boxing Day and following a run of no victories in three matches, Arsenal bounced back with a 3–1 victory, after two goals from Theo Walcott and a single goal from Lukas Podolski. The victory meant Arsenal jumped back on to the top of the table ahead of a trip to St James' Park to play Newcastle. Arsenal finished 2013 with two victories and as league leaders as they ran out 1–0 winners after a scrappy Giroud goal, reflecting the scrappy nature of the match. January Arsenal started 2014 with a 2–0 victory against Cardiff at the Emirates Stadium after two late goals from Nicklas Bendtner (88') and Theo Walcott (90+2'). Bendtner injured himself shortly after scoring, leaving the team with a shortage of strikers and a lengthy injury list, with several key players, such as Olivier Giroud, Mesut Özil, Aaron Ramsey and Kieran Gibbs missing the match. In the next match, Arsenal faced rivals Tottenham Hotspur in the third round of the FA Cup. Goals from Santi Cazorla and Tomáš Rosický either side of the half saw Arsenal comfortably win 2–0 at the Emirates Stadium, progressing to the fourth round, where they faced Coventry City. On the injury front, Arsenal lost Theo Walcott for the remainder of the season, after he ruptured the anterior cruciate ligament of his left knee.http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/theo-walcott-ruled-out-for-six-months Arsenal.com Theo Walcott ruled out for six months 6 January 2014 Back in the Premier League, Arsenal faced Aston Villa, who beat them 3–1 in the first game of the season, looking to maintain their one-point lead from 2013. Goals from Jack Wilshere and then Olivier Giroud inside 59 seconds meant Arsenal were ahead at half-time. Despite a 76th-minute goal from Christian Benteke of Aston Villa, Arsenal held on to their lead to win the game 2–1. The Gunners then extended their winning streak to 5 games in the Premier League as a brace from Cazorla (57th and 62nd minute) ensured Arsenal secured a 2–0 victory over London rivals Fulham before a 10-day hiatus from the competition. Within this period, Arsenal faced Coventry City and comfortably booked their fifth round FA Cup place with a 4–0 rout of the League One side. Goals from Lukas Podolski (two before the interval) and late strikes from substitute Giroud and Cazorla ensured the Gunners secured their 7th win in 7 games in all competitions and a match against Premier League rivals Liverpool in the next round. Transfers In a rather quiet window for Arsène Wenger's team, Arsenal signed a solitary midfielder in Kim Källström in a deadline day loan move that will see him remain at the club until the end of the season. Following injuries and suspensions to a number of key Arsenal midfielders, Källström was brought in as experienced cover (at the age of 31) and is eligible for all competitions the Gunners are competing in. The following day, it emerged that Källström had suffered a back injury and would be out for at least the next six matches. In news concerning the youth players at Arsenal, the club announced the permanent departures of Anthony Jeffrey, Nico Yennaris and Emmanuel Frimpong to Wycombe Wanderers, Brentford and Barnsley respectively, the latter two of whom had made appearances in the first team. It was also announced that youngsters Chuba Akpom and Daniel Boateng had joined Brentford and Hibernian respectively to gain further first team experiences away from the club. Following the 11pm deadline, the loan departure of Park Chu-young was announced by club, with the first-team South Korean striker joining Championship side Watford to gain more playing time away from the club. February thumb|right|250px|Arsenal players shaking hands with their Sunderland counterparts before their Premier League match on 22 February 2014. Arsenal's February started on a sour note after it was revealed their new signing Källström would be out for around the next 6 games of the season despite only signing the day before.https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/26000458 BBC Sport Kim Kallstrom: Arsenal signing injured back in beach game 1 February 2014 2 February 2014 However, on the pitch, the month started brightly as a host of their rivals dropped points followed by a convincing 2–0 home win at Crystal Palace ensuring the Gunners remained unbeaten in the last 7 Premier League games going into a tough period of fixtures (described as season-defining by Per Mertesackerhttp://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/per-february-could-be-season-defining Arsenal F.C. Per — February could be season-defining 31 January 2014 2 February 2014). The goals came from a brace from Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain on his first start since the opening day of the season as Arsenal regained their two-point lead from two matches ago. The next match was Liverpool away, which resulted in a humiliating 5–1 defeat at Anfield, with a Mikel Arteta goal from the penalty spot giving the Gunners any consolation from the match.https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/25994878 BBC Sport Liverpool thrash Arsenal at Anfield 8 February 2014 8 February 2014 Arsenal then hosted reigning champions Manchester United at the Emirates on the 12th, drawing disappointingly 0–0, with the threat of falling down to third in the Premier League table as Manchester City remain two points behind the Gunners, along with having a game in hand.https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/26043701 BBC Sport Arsenal draw Man Utd in title hunt 12 February 2014 12 February 2014 Shortly afterwards, Wenger claimed that other managers "fear to fail" due to the fact they play down their club's title chances.https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/26188451 Arsene Wenger is a 'specialist in failure' - Jose Mourinho BBC Sport Mourinho, who himself had played down any chance that Chelsea will win the league, stated that Wenger was a "specialist in failure", as the Arsenal manager had not lifted a trophy since 2005.https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/fa_cup/4558271.stm BBC SPORT - Football - FA Cup - Arsenal 0-0 Man Utd (aet) 21 May 2005 Wenger later remarked saying that the comments made by Mourinho were 'silly and disrespectful', along with saying that Mourinho had 'embarrassed Chelsea'.https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/26220700 Arsene Wenger: Jose Mourinho has embarrassed Chelsea BBC Sport Away from the Premier League and off-pitch antics, Arsenal gained their revenge over Liverpool with a 2–1 win in the FA Cup.https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/26106019 Arsenal 2-1 Liverpool BBC Sport This win ensured the Gunners progressed into the quarter-final, and are scheduled to face another Merseyside club in Everton in that tie on 8 March.http://www1.skysports.com/football/live/match/308080/report Match Report - Arsenal 2 - 1 Liverpool - 16 Feb 2014 Sky Sports Goals from Lukas Podolski and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain ensured the result, despite Steven Gerrard pulling one back from the penalty spot. The tough run of fixtures now continue for the Gunners with reigning European champions Bayern Munich visiting the Emirates for their last 16 clash in the Champions League. Arsenal had started the game against Munich strong, and were awarded a penalty in the 7th minute with Jérôme Boateng fouling Mesut Özil in the penalty area. Özil failed to convert, as Manuel Neuer saved a left-footed shot in the centre of the goal. Things took a turn for the worse as keeper Wojciech Szczęsny fouled Arjen Robben in the 36th minute, giving away a penalty to the Bavarian side. The foul earned Szczęsny a red card, but Bayern were unable to take the advantage as David Alaba hit the left post. Toni Kroos was able to break the deadlock in the 53rd minute, netting in the top right corner. Towards the latter stages of the game, Thomas Müller was able to put a second past Arsenal, slotting in the bottom right corner. The game had ended 0–2 to Bayern, with Arsenal now requiring 3 goals at the Allianz Arena in order to progress into the quarter-finals.https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/26250322 Arsenal 0-2 Bayern Munich BBC Sport Arsenal had unveiled a statue of former striker Dennis Bergkamp, who had scored 120 goals in 423 appearances, along with being an integral member of the Invincibles team that went an entire league campaign unbeaten.http://www.arsenal.com/history/profiles/48/dennis-bergkamp Dennis Bergkamp Arsenal Media Group dead https://web.archive.org/web/20140228215404/http://www.arsenal.com/history/profiles/48/dennis-bergkamp 28 February 2014 The statue depicts Bergkamp in action for Arsenal against Newcastle in February 2003. The statue will join those of other Arsenal legends in manager Herbert Chapman, striker Thierry Henry and defender Tony Adams, along with the statues being located outside the Emirates Stadium above the Armoury Store.http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/club-unveils-statue-of-dennis-bergkamp Club unveils statue of Dennis Bergkamp Arsenal Media Group 13 July 2023 Arsenal then returned to league fixtures, starting with Sunderland at home, a game Arsenal won 4–1. Olivier Giroud struck early to give the home side the lead, and then slotting again in less than thirty minutes, with Arsenal leading 2–0 at the half-hour mark. Czech playmaker Tomáš Rosický scored three minutes to half time, with a beautiful team goal. The Gunners sealed the game at half time, but were able to score a fourth with defender Laurent Koscielny with a header, following an assist from Santi Cazorla following a corner. Emanuele Giaccherini scored a mere consolation goal for The Black Cats, with a shot into the bottom left corner.https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/26202635 Arsenal 4-1 Sunderland BBC Sport There was a scare as Koscielny (who has formed a strong partnership with fellow defender Per Mertesacker) was replaced by Mathieu Flamini due to injury, but manager Wenger said that he would be able to return fit in time for the next league encounter, which is with 14th placed Stoke.http://theshortfuse.sbnation.com/2014/2/22/5436776/arsenal-injury-news-nacho-monreal-koscielny-team-news Wenger: Monreal and Koscielny "should be fit" for Stoke City Thomas Wachtel 22 February 2014 Vox Media The Short Fuse Arsenal now sit in 2nd place, behind rivals Chelsea by one point. March thumb|right|250px|Arsenal players before their match against Swansea City on 25 March. Prior to that game, Arsenal had a record of 6 wins, 5 losses and 1 draw against the Welsh club. Arsenal played Stoke which started at a 3pm kick off to begin the new month. Arsenal travelled away for this fixture, and were left disappointed as they lost 1–0. Stoke were awarded a controversial penalty in the 76th minute for a supposed handball from Laurent Koscielny. The penalty was converted by Jonathan Walters, who tucked the ball into the bottom right corner. In his post match press conference, Wenger described Arsenal's finishing as "too selfish" and defeat meant Arsenal boss had won only one of their last four Premier League games. Arsenal dropped to third, as fellow title contenders Liverpool and Chelsea won their games. Chelsea hwld a four-point gap at the summit of the Premier League, whilst Liverpool moved above Arsenal on goal difference.https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/26301137 Stoke City 1-0 Arsenal BBC Sport Arsenal's second fixture of March was against Everton in the FA Cup at the Emirates. The last time the teams had met, a draw was played, and both teams had also strengthened their squads in the January transfer window. Record signing Özil struck early on, to give the host's the lead. On loan Everton striker Romelu Lukaku tapped in from near the goalline in the 32nd minute to bring the scores back at level pegging. Arsenal were awarded a penalty in the 68th minute following Gareth Barry's challenge on Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, and the penalty was converted by Mikel Arteta to make Arsenal lead 2–1. Olivier Giroud replaced Yaya Sanogo, along with Tomáš Rosický replacing Oxlade-Chamberlain. The substitutes proved to be crucial, as Giroud netted twice in the last ten minutes and Rosický's sublime passing lead to counterattacks to stretch Arsenal's lead, with the game finishing 4–1. Arsenal progressed through to the semi-finals of the FA Cup where they were pitted against holders Wigan, and sought an 11th triumph in football's oldest competition, which would end a trophy drought stretching back to 2005.https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/26395193 Arsenal 4-1 Everton BBC Sport Arsenal's third fixture of March consisted of a Champions League last 16 second leg clash against holders Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena. Arsenal were already 2–0 down from the previous clash between the sides earlier in the year, and in order to progress in the competition they required 3 goals to advance into the quarter-finals. The deadlock was broken by Bastian Schweinsteiger who slotted past keeper Łukasz Fabiański (who replaced Wojciech Szczęsny for this match due to Szczęsny's suspension) to put Bayern up 1–0 (3–0 on aggregate). Bayern did not keep the lead for long as former Bayern striker Lukas Podolski slotted over Manuel Neuer to level the scores 1–1. Arsenal needed two more goals but were not able to pursue their lead and the game finished 1–1 (3–1 on aggregate) and Arsenal were knocked out of the competition.https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/26505997 Bayern Munich 1-1 Arsenal (agg 3-1) BBC Sport Record signing Mesut Özil was substituted at half time, and is facing "at least a few weeks out" after suffering a hamstring injury.https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/26539889 Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil needs scan on hamstring injury BBC Sport Arsenal now travel to White Hart Lane to face fifth placed Tottenham Hotspur in the North London Derby. On 16 March, Arsenal returned to league action and travelled to White Hart Lane to face Tottenham Hotspur in the North London Derby. Arsenal had won the fixture back in 1–0 September, thanks to a strike from Olivier Giroud. Both teams were looking for a win: Arsenal to stay in the title race whilst Spurs needed the win in order close the gap and qualify for the Champions League. Arsenal set the pace early, and all the effort was rewarded as Tomáš Rosický was able to open the scoring after 72 seconds, after being at the heart of a swift break for the visitors. Laurent Koscielny was able to save a Nacer Chadli shot off the line and Arsenal defended well to get the victory at White Hart Lane, a first for Arsenal since November 2007. After the match Arsenal sat behind Chelsea and Liverpool by four points and goal difference respectively, before facing Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on 22 March.https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/26502628 Tottenham Hotspur 0-1 Arsenal BBC Sport Elsewhere, key Arsenal midfield duo Santi Cazorla and Aaron Ramsey penned new deals with the club, along with teen sensation Gedion Zelalem who also signed a new deal since joining the club in January 2013.https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/26635370 Aaron Ramsey & Santi Cazorla sign new Arsenal contracts BBC Sport Arsenal went on to face Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on 22 March 2014, a match that saw manager Arsène Wenger reach 1000 games. The match ended with a 6–0 loss as Samuel Eto'o and André Schürrle opened the scoring twice in the first seven minutes. A handball from Oxlade-Chamberlain resulted in a Chelsea penalty, which was converted by Eden Hazard to make it 3–0 inside the first twenty minutes. Although Oxlade-Chamberlain committed the offence to award the penalty, defender Gibbs was shown the red card much to the confusion of his Arsenal teammates. Oxlade-Chamberlain even said admitted to the offence, but Gibbs was sent off anyway.https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/26699009 Referee Andre Marriner apologises for Kieran Gibbs red card error BBC Sport This was the second time Arsenal conceded three goals in the first twenty minutes of a game during the course of the season. Oscar was able to add a fourth before half time and he added another goal in the 66th minute before new Chelsea signing Mohamed Salah scored his first Chelsea goal to end the match 6–0. Arsenal are now sitting in fourth place, seven points behind leaders Chelsea, and face Swansea on 25 March 2014, looking for a win to keep their title hopes alive.https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/26590673 Chelsea 6-0 Arsenal BBC Sport Arsenal played host to Swansea at the Emirates on 26 March 2014. Arsenal started the match conceding a goal after a Wilfried Bony header. After the first half, Wenger replaced Oxlade-Chamberlain with Lukas Podolski, and Podolski found the back of the net in the 73rd minute, levelling the scores. Olivier Giroud was able to score Arsenals second goal of the night in under 70 seconds after the levelling goal from Podolski, giving Arsenal the lead. It looked like Arsenal were going to secure a win three points when Swansea player Leon Britton surged into the box and shot. The shot was saved by Szczęsny, only for it to ricochet in off Flamini and into the net, ending the game 2–2, giving Wenger's side one point.https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/26396176 Arsenal 2-2 Swansea City BBC Sport Arsenal hosted Manchester City on 29 March with the late kick off. After league leaders Chelsea lost to Crystal Palace earlier the same day, a win for Arsenal would help them gain points on the teams ahead in the table. However, City playmaker David Silva opened the scoring for the Manchester side after he tapped the ball into an empty net after Edin Džeko's shot had hit the post. The Gunners levelled as Mathieu Flamini turned in Lukas Podolski's pass to level the scores at 1–1. No side could get a winner, and the game ended 1–1. The point meant Arsenal still have a slim chance to win the Premier League, sitting in fourth place, five points behind second placed Chelsea, four points adrift of Liverpool (who can top the league if they beat North London rivals Tottenham Hotspur on 30 March) and three points behind Manchester City, who have played two fewer matches than their title rivals.https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/26694311 Arsenal 1-1 Manchester City BBC Sport Arsenal can go back in the running for the Premier League should they beat fifth placed Everton at Goodison Park on 6 April. April Arsenal began April travelling away at Goodison Park to face Everton. A win would allow Arsenal to close the gap on Everton, who were also challenging for the last Champions League spot, along with gaining points and keeping the pressure on fellow title rivals in Manchester City, Liverpool and Chelsea. Arsenal began the game poorly, and conceded to Steven Naismith in just under 15 minutes. Romelu Lukaku scored his 14th goal of the season when he slotted past after a fine sweeping move made by Everton, before Kevin Mirallas forced Mikel Arteta into his own net, effectively ending the game for Arsenal at 3–0. The defeat means Arsenal have not won a league game since 16 March, along with not winning a single game against the current top-five, along with challenging for the league title a serious doubt.https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/26807037 Everton 3-0 Arsenal BBC Sport However, on a more positive note, Nacho Monreal and midfielder Aaron Ramsey had both returned from injuries (injuries to the foot and thigh respectively), with the latter featuring in his first match since the 3–1 win at West Ham in December.https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/25442146 West Ham United 1-3 Arsenal BBC Sport Arsenal now face Wigan in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley on 12 April. Arsenal travelled to Wembley to face Wigan in the FA Cup semi final, a match dubbed as Arsène Wenger's biggest game of the season.http://www.sport.co.uk/football/arsenal-v-wigan-fa-cup-semifinal-is-one-of-wengers-bigge/4675057/ Arsenal v Wigan: FA Cup semi-final is one of Wenger's biggest games Sport.co.uk Arsenal fielded a side similar to the one that faced Everton, with the exception of Sanogo, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Ramsey and Fabiański who replaced Giroud, Rosický, Flamini and Szczęsny respectively. The first half consisted of no action and Arsenal looked lacklustre through the first half. However, the second half looked more upbeat and Arsenal were creating chances, but midfielder Jordi Gómez opened the scoring from the penalty spot for Wigan after Mertesacker brought down Callum McManaman. The German centre back brought Arsenal back into the game, scoring a header from an Oxlade-Chamberlain cross. Scores were level at 1–1, as Arsenal nor Wigan were able to score during regular time, as extra time preceded. With neither team able to break down the other throughout added time, the winner would have to be decided via penalty kicks. Mikel Arteta opened the scoring for Arsenal, but a Jack Collison penalty for Wigan was saved. On loan midfielder Källström netted in another for Arsenal, before Jean Beausejour was able to net in for the Championship side. Giroud was able to score another, giving Arsenal a healthy 3–1 advantage, before James McArthur scored another for Wigan. With Arsenal having the lead, a successful penalty from Santi Cazorla would propel Arsenal through to the FA Cup final. Cazorla was able to find the net, having slotted into the bottom left corner.https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/26897266 Wigan Athletic 1-1 Arsenal (aet, 2-4 on pens) BBC Sport Arsenal will now face the winner of the second FA Cup semi final between Sheffield United and Hull City, (a match which Hull won), and Arsenal will now face Hull in the FA Cup final on 17 May, hoping to end a trophy drought stretching back to 2005.https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/26908665 Hull City 5-3 Sheffield United BBC Sport Arsenal now focused on league action, and hosted West Ham at the Emirates. Coming into the game, Arsenal had not won a league fixture since the 6-0 thrashing at Chelsea on 22 March. The team that was selected saw Szczęsny, Vermaelen, loanee midfielder Källström (making his first start for the Gunners) and Giroud return to the starting line-up. Arsenal started the game quite slow, and Giroud missed a clear chance inside 30 minutes, where Arsenal began to pick up the face. However, they were down after 40 minutes, with Matt Jarvis heading home for West Ham. Then, Cazorla picked up the ball following a poor clearance from Stewart Downing, and his pass was expertly finished by Podolski, who levelled the scores with a shot on the turn two minutes later for the impressive FA Cup finalists. Arsenal headed into half time at 1–1, and began the second half with the same pace shown late in the first half. Vermaelen had delivered a long ball back into the box following a corner and with a touch of class from Olivier Giroud, he netted his 20th goal of the season. However, instead of sitting on the lead, Arsenal drove forward for more, and Podolski's fierce drive sealed the win as Arsenal moved up to fourth, and the Gunners will now travel away to Hull City (who are also Arsenal's FA Cup final opponents) for league action on 20 April.https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/teams/arsenal BBC Sport - Football - Arsenal Arsenal travelled away to Hull, searching for three points to keep their Top Four hopes alive. The Gunners welcomed back Aaron Ramsey and Mesut Özil back into the side after lengthy spells on the sidelines due to injury. The match was played in blustery conditions which caused an early hold-up in play as advertising hoardings were blown across the pitch, and against opponents committed to pressing high and hard, this match had the potential to be a tough one for the Gunners. But the match went underway and Arsenal almost went down after Shane Long's shot went high. However, Arsenal took control as Santi Cazorla set up Aaron Ramsey to fire in and Podolski buried a half-volley. Podolski turned in a loose ball after the break and Hull never threatened to peg back their FA Cup final opponents. Arsenal managed to contain Hull throughout the game, and Aaron Ramsey displayed the attacking intelligence missed by the Gunners during his injury, as he had the most touches (104), most shots (four), and the joint-highest number of shots on target (three) of any Arsenal player in the match. Arsenal still remain a point above Everton, (who are also chasing Champions League qualification), after the Merseyside club beat Man Utd at Goodison Park. Arsenal will now host Newcastle at the Emirates on 28 April.https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/27007535 Hull City 0-3 Arsenal BBC Sport Arsenal hosted Newcastle at the Emirates for their final game of April, knowing a win would put them on the brink of securing Champions League football for a 17th consecutive season. After beginning the match with a low-key start, the Gunners went ahead when Laurent Koscielny prodded home Santi Cazorla's free-kick. Cazorla's ball from deep was floated into a dangerous area over the Magpies' backline and Koscielny shrugged off Moussa Sissoko to meet it on the bounce and poke past Tim Krul. The second goal arrived three minutes before the break when Giroud sprung the Newcastle offside trap to race on to a Mikel Arteta pass. Twice his shots were blocked by Krul, but the loose ball rolled across goal to present Özil — who may have been marginally offside — with a simple finish. Newcastle could have pulled one back, however, as Loïc Rémy, making his first start since 1 March, controlled the ball and flicked it through to Yoan Gouffran, who outpaced Nacho Monreal but could not find a way past Wojciech Szczęsny from a tight angle. Arsenal were not on the back foot for long, and soon the victory was secure after Ramsey played Özil into space on the left and his cross was expertly headed home by Giroud at the near post. Lukas Podolski went close again when his side-footed shot fizzed past the upright before, at the other end, Paul Dummett's effort flew horribly wide to sum up a miserable night for the Magpies. With the win, Arsenal had a four-point gap over Everton in the race for 4th place with two games remaining.https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/27099847 Arsenal 3-0 Newcastle United BBC Sport May On 3 May, Manchester City won against Everton, meaning Arsenal stayed four points ahead of Everton. With Everton having only one match left to play, Arsenal secured a top four spot in the League, meaning that Arsenal ensured that they will qualify for the 2014–15 UEFA Champions League play-off round next season. The Gunners could mathematically still reach third place in Premier League, which would mean qualification into the group stages of the competition.http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2896/premier-league/2014/05/03/4793148/arsenal-secure-champions-league-qualification Arsenal secure Champions League qualification Goal.com Arsenal's penultimate game of the season was hosting Premier League strugglers West Brom on 4 May. Arsenal won 1–0, however, despite the scoreline, The Gunners had rarely been threatened by the Baggies, and after 14 minutes, Olivier Giroud netted his 22nd goal of the season. The France striker grabbed the only goal of the game, rising in front of marker Craig Dawson to convert Santi Cazorla's corner. The France international has brilliant knack of losing his marker when the ball is played from the wings, and on this occasion, he beat Dawson to score his 15th Premier League goal. However, Giroud's early opening goal provided one of the few rousing moments during a sedate match. Ben Foster was given little chance with that effort and perhaps should not have been given any with a Cazorla shot moments later. But the England World Cup hopeful was on his toes to push away the Spaniard's effort as it headed for the bottom corner. Arsenal went close once more, after the break, when Lukas Podolski mis-hit a half-volley from 10 yards that bounced off the post and into the arms of Foster. West Brom's best effort in the game came from Graham Dorrans, but his 25-yard shot was patted down by Wojciech Szczęsny. The win sits Arsenal in 4th, on 76 points, behind rivals Chelsea (who sit in 3rd) by 3 points after Chelsea played out a goalless draw against Norwich later in the day. The Gunners finish their league campaign at Norwich on 11 May before an FA Cup final against Hull on 17 May, as they aim to end a run of nine years without a trophy.https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/27176865 Arsenal 1-0 West Bromwich Albion BBC Sport Arsenal, for their final Premier League fixture of the season, travelled away to Norwich, who looked doomed to relegation from the Premier League. The only way the Canaries would have stayed up was if West Brom lost to Stoke and if Norwich won 17–0. Jack Wilshere returned after a foot injury for the final 30 minutes, while knee injury victim Abou Diaby also came on for the Gunners in his first game in 14 months. But it was Ramsey, also returning from injury, who shone for the visitors, rifling in a superb volley from Giroud's delicate chip to the back post. It was the Welshman's 17th goal of an injury-disrupted season, and Arsenal went into the game with a Champions League spot already secured and with the prospect of a first trophy for nine years still to come in next week's FA Cup final, and a strong Gunners side rarely had to rise above second gear at Carrow Road. After Ramsey's opener, Jenkinson grabbed his first Arsenal goal, pouncing on Podolski's deflected shot from a Kieran Gibbs cross. Norwich never wilted, and debutant Jamar Loza stung Fabiański's fingers while the Polish keeper had to be quick off his line to close down Robert Snodgrass. The win confirmed Norwich's relegation, and only strengthened Arsenal's momentum heading into the FA Cup final. Arsenal's final game of the 2013-14 campaign in all competitions took place at Wembley Stadium against Hull City in the 2014 FA Cup Final. The Gunners started as favourites but were stunned as goals from James Chester and Curtis Davies gave Hull a flying start inside the first eight minutes. Arsenal needed to find a way back into the match and it came after 17 minutes when Cazorla curled a free-kick beyond the Hull City keeper Allan McGregor, making it 1–2 into half-time. In the second half Arsenal put pressure on Hull City and the equaliser came with 19 minutes left. It was Laurent Koscielny who scored from a corner after a header from Bacary Sagna and a deflection from Olivier Giroud. Arsenal kept the pressure, but no team could find a winning goal and the match went into extra time. After 108 minutes Aaron Ramsey scored what would be the match winning goal with a first-time finish inside the area after a backheel pass from Olivier Giroud. 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£42.5Mhttps://www.theguardian.com/football/2013/sep/02/mesut-ozil-arsenal-real-madrid Mesut Ozil signs for Arsenal in a £42.5m transfer deal from Real Madrid The Guardian 2 September 2013https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/arsenal-transfer-news-at-last-real-madrid-midfielder-mesut-ozil-completes-move-to-arsenal-in-425m-deal-8794146.html https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220501/https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/arsenal-transfer-news-at-last-real-madrid-midfielder-mesut-ozil-completes-move-to-arsenal-in-425m-deal-8794146.html 1 May 2022 subscription Real Madrid midfielder Mesut Ozil completes move to Arsenal in £42.5m deal The Independent 2 September 2013https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/23929339 Mesut Ozil: Arsenal sign Real Madrid midfielder for £42.4m BBC 2 September 2013 Olivier Giroud FRA 12 FW y 1986 9 30 2014 5 18 2012 98 39 undisclosedhttp://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/olivier-giroud-agrees-deal-to-join-arsenal Olivier Giroud agrees deal to join Arsenal Arsenal F.C. 26 June 2012 26 June 2012 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120828120531/http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/olivier-giroud-agrees-deal-to-join-arsenal 28 August 2012 £12.8MHare Joe 2 July 2012 Arsenal signing Olivier Giroud forces Montpellier to change club's policy on buy-out clauses The Daily Telegraph London https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/arsenal/9370031/Arsenal-signing-Olivier-Giroud-forces-Montpellier-to-change-clubs-policy-on-buy-out-clauses.html live 24 January 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20180623022857/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/arsenal/9370031/Arsenal-signing-Olivier-Giroud-forces-Montpellier-to-change-clubs-policy-on-buy-out-clauses.html 23 June 2018 y Emiliano Viviano ITA 13 GK y 1985 12 1 2014 5 18 2013 0 0 2014 Free On loan from Palermo Theo Walcott ENG 14 FW y 1989 3 16 2014 5 18 2006 281 69 undisclosedhttp://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/theo-walcott-signs-new-long-term-contract Theo Walcott signs new long-term contract 18 January 2013 5 January 2013 Arsenal F.C. dead https://web.archive.org/web/20130120093404/http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/theo-walcott-signs-new-long-term-contract 20 January 2013 £9.1Mhttps://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/2296011/Southampton-lose-2.9m-over-Theo-Walcott.html Southampton lose £2.9m over Theo Walcott Jeremy Wilson The Daily Telegraph London 1 April 2008 22 February 2014 w y Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain ENG 15 FW y 1993 8 15 2014 5 18 2011 79 9 undisclosedhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/20788025 Oxlade-Chamberlain signs new long- term contract 8 August 2011 8 August 2011 Arsenal F.C. £12.0MArsenal https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/arsenal/8687344/Arsenal-to-complete-12-million-signing-of-Alex-Oxlade-Chamberlain-from-Southampton.html Arsenal to complete £12 million signing of Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain from Southampton Telegraph 3 June 2012 7 August 2011 Aaron Ramsey WAL 16 MF y 1990 12 26 2014 5 18 2008 184 27 undisclosedhttp://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/20140318/cazorla-ramsey-zelalem-sign-contracts Cazorla, Ramsey, Zelalem sign contract Arsenal F.C. 18 March 2014 21 May 2014 £4.8MPhillips Terry http://www.walesonline.co.uk/footballnation/cardiff-city-fc/2008/07/31/arsenal-claim-discount-on-ramsey-deal-91466-21440756/ Arsenal claim discount on Ramsey deal Wales Online 3 June 2012 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20080805004837/http://www.walesonline.co.uk/footballnation/cardiff-city-fc/2008/07/31/arsenal-claim-discount-on-ramsey-deal-91466-21440756/ 5 August 2008 y Nacho Monreal ESP 17 DF y 1986 2 26 2014 5 18 2013 47 1 undisclosedhttp://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/nacho-monreal-agrees-to-join-arsenal Nacho Monreal agrees to join Arsenal Arsenal F.C. 31 January 2013 31 January 2013 £8.5Mhttps://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/european/arsenal-sign-spain-international-leftback-nacho-monreal-in-105m-deal-8475817.html https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220501/https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/european/arsenal-sign-spain-international-leftback-nacho-monreal-in-105m-deal-8475817.html 1 May 2022 subscription Arsenal sign Spain international left-back Nacho Monreal in £8.5m deal The Independent 31 January 2013 31 January 2013 w Santi Cazorla ESP 19 MF y 1984 12 13 2014 5 18 2012 95 19 undisclosed £12.0Mhttps://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/santi-cazorla-joy-at-arsenal-move-8014890.html Santi Cazorla joy at Arsenal move Standard 7 August 2012 19 July 2013 y Mathieu Flamini FRA 20 MF y 1984 3 7 2014 5 18 2013 189 10 undisclosed Free Łukasz Fabiański POL 21 GK y 1985 4 18 2014 5 18 2007 78 0 2014http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/fabianski-signs-new-long-term-contract Fabianski signs new long-term contract Arsenal F.C. 12 June 2009 3 June 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20110428034336/http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/fabianski-signs-new-long-term-contract 28 April 2011 dead £2.0Mhttps://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_prem/6733191.stm Premier League ins and outs BBC Sport 7 August 2007 3 June 2012 y Yaya Sanogo FRA 22 FW y 1993 1 27 2014 5 18 2013 14 0 undisclosed Free Nicklas Bendtner DEN 23 FW y 1988 1 16 2014 5 18 2004 171 47 2014http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/danish-forward-signs-new-long-term-deal Bendtner signs a new long-term contract Arsenal F.C. 2 September 2009 3 June 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120908021533/http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/danish-forward-signs-new-long-term-deal 8 September 2012 dead YS y Abou Diaby FRA 24 MF y 1986 5 11 2014 5 18 2006 179 19 2015https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/arsenals-abou-diaby-undergo-cruciate-2467081 Arsenal's Abou Diaby to undergo cruciate knee ligament surgery and is out until next March Mirror 18 October 2013 14 May 2014 £2.0MArsenal https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/arsenal/5037424/Arsene-Wenger-wants-Abou-Diaby-to-emulate-Patrick-Vieira.html Arsene Wenger wants Abou Diaby to emulate Patrick Vieira Telegraph 3 June 2012 23 March 2009 w Carl Jenkinson ENG 25 DF y 1992 2 8 2014 5 18 2011 57 1 undisclosedhttp://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/five-young-internationals-sign-new-contracts Five young internationals sign new contracts Arsenal F.C. 19 December 2012 19 December 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121220204726/http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/five-young-internationals-sign-new-contracts 20 December 2012 £1.0MNew Gunners defender eager to make Emirates impression http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11661_6979999,00.html Jenkinson keen to follow Adams Sky Sports 10 June 2011 3 June 2012 y Kieran Gibbs ENG 28 DF y 1989 9 26 2014 5 18 2007 147 4 undisclosedhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/20788025 Gibbs signs new long-term contract BBC Sport 19 December 2012 3 June 2012 YS Kim Källström SWE 29 MF y 1982 8 24 2014 5 18 2014 4 0 2014 Free On loan from Spartak Moscow w y Park Chu-young KOR 30 FW n 1985 7 10 2014 5 18 2011 7 1 2015http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/arsenal-to-sign-striker-chu-young-park Arsenal to sign striker Ju Young Park Arsenal F.C. 30 August 2011 12 May 2012 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20110928013437/http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/arsenal-to-sign-striker-chu-young-park 28 September 2011 £1.8MDominic Fifield https://www.theguardian.com/football/2011/aug/30/arsene-wenger-mertesacker-arsenal Arsène Wenger makes leap of faith by bringing Mertesacker to Arsenal The Guardian 3 June 2012 30 August 2011 On loan to Watford Ryo Miyaichi JPN 31 FW n 1992 12 14 2014 5 18 2011 7 0 undisclosedhttp://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/ryo-miyaichi-completes-move-to-arsenal Ryo Miyaichi completes move to Arsenal Arsenal F.C. 31 January 2011 3 June 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120415092316/http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/ryo-miyaichi-completes-move-to-arsenal 15 April 2012 dead Free w y Serge Gnabry GER 44 FW y 1995 7 14 2014 5 18 2012 19 1 undisclosedhttp://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/gnabry-agrees-new-long-term-contract Gnabry agrees new long-term contract Arsenal F.C. 28 October 2013 28 October 2013 YS Gedion Zelalem GER 58 MF y 1997 1 26 2014 5 18 2013 1 0 undisclosed YS y Johan Djourou SUI DF y 1987 1 18 2014 5 18 2003 144 1 2015http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2896/premier-league/2012/02/08/2894135/arsenals-johan-djourou-signs-new-contract-extension-until Arsenal's Johan Djourou signs new contract extension until 2015 – report 8 February 2012 9 February 2012 Goal.com YS On loan to Hamburg Francis Coquelin FRA MF y 1991 05 13 2014 5 18 2008 43 0 undisclosedhttp://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/coquelin-signs-new-long-term-contract Coquelin signs new long-term contract 10 January 2012 8 February 2012 Arsenal F.C. dead https://web.archive.org/web/20130927081601/http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/coquelin-signs-new-long-term-contract 27 September 2013 YS On loan to Freiburg y Joel Campbell CRI FW n 1992 6 26 2014 5 18 2011 0 0 undisclosedhttp://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/arsenal-finalise-signing-of-campbell Arsenal finalise signing of Campbell Arsenal.com 2011-08-19 2012-05-12 https://web.archive.org/web/20120529043916/http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/arsenal-finalise-signing-of-campbell 29 May 2012 dead £0.9Mhttp://younggunsblog.co.uk/2011/08/arsenal-reach-campbell-agreement/ Arsenal Reach Campbell Agreement Young Guns 2011-08-12 2012-06-03 25 August 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160825210944/http://younggunsblog.co.uk/2011/08/arsenal-reach-campbell-agreement/ dead On loan to Olympiacos 17 May 2014 ENG 2010 squad number Arsenal F.C. and footballdatabase.com (for EU passport, country as international player, contract ending and transfer fee) May 2010 Reserve squad Arsenal F.C. Reserves Arsenal F.C. Academy 27 January 2014.http://www.arsenal.com/reserves-youth/players Reserve Players Arsenal F.C. 13 August 2009 https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/history/clubs/52280--arsenal/ Arsenal FC UEFA 21 November 2012 http://www.premierleague.com/en-gb/news/news/2013-14/aug/premier-league-squad-numbers-seasons-2013-14.html Barclays Premier League Squad Numbers 2013/14 Premier League 16 August 2013 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20130925003258/http://www.premierleague.com/en-gb/news/news/2013-14/aug/premier-league-squad-numbers-seasons-2013-14.html 25 September 2013 36 England FW Benik Afobe 37 England FW Chuba Akpom 38 England MF Chuks Aneke 39 Ghana FW Zak Ansah 40 Spain DF Héctor Bellerín 41 Ghana DF Daniel Boateng 42 Germany MF Thomas Eisfeld 43 England DF Zachari Fagan 45 England DF Isaac Hayden 46 Macedonia GK Dejan Iliev 47 England MF Jack Jebb 49 England FW Austin Lipman 50 Argentina GK Emiliano Martínez 51 England GK Matt Macey 52 Nigeria DF Semi Ajayi 53 Sweden MF Kristoffer Olsson 54 England DF Brandon Ormonde-Ottewill 55 Germany DF Leander Siemann 56 Spain MF Jon Toral Transfers Transfers in #Position:PlayerTransferred fromFeeDateTeamSource22? FWSanogo, Yaya FRA Yaya SanogoFRA AuxerreFree transfer (Compensation ~ £390,000)http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11670/8749461/transfer-news-auxerre-disappointed-at-compensation Transfer News: Auxerre disappointed at compensation 1 June 2013 Sky Sports1 July 2013First team20? MFFlamini, Mathieu FRA Mathieu FlaminiITA MilanFree transfer29 August 2013First teamhttp://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/mathieu-flamini-rejoins-arsenal Club confirms Mathieu Flamini signing 29 August 2013 29 August 2013 Arsenal F.C. 11? MFÖzil, Mesut GER Mesut ÖzilESP Real MadridUndisclosed (~ £42,500,000)2 September 2013First teamhttp://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/german-international-ozil-joins-arsenal German international Ozil joins Arsenal 2 September 2013 2 September 2013 Arsenal F.C. 52? DFAjayi, Semi Nigeria Semi AjayiENG Charlton AthleticFree transfer17 September 2013Reserveshttp://metro.co.uk/2013/09/18/arsenal-swoop-for-charlton-youngster-semi-ajayi-4047966/ Arsenal sign highly-rated Charlton youngster Semi Ajayi 17 September 2013 22 September 2013 Metro 51? GKMacey, Matt ENG Matt MaceyENG Bristol RoversFree transfer (Compensation ~ £100,000)http://metro.co.uk/2013/10/23/arsenal-beat-everton-to-sign-goalkeeper-matt-macey-from-bristol-rovers-4158409/ Transfer News: Arsenal beat Everton to sign goalkeeper Matt Macey from Bristol Rovers 23 October 2013 Metro23 October 2013Reserveshttp://metro.co.uk/2013/10/23/arsenal-beat-everton-to-sign-goalkeeper-matt-macey-from-bristol-rovers-4158409/ Arsenal beat Everton to sign goalkeeper Matt Macey from Bristol Rovers 23 October 2013 23 October 2013 Metro http://www.arsenal.com/academy/players/matt-macey Matt Macey 26 October 2013 Arsenal Loans in #Position Player Loaned fromDate Loan expires TeamSource13? GKViviano, Emiliano ITA Emiliano VivianoITA Palermo2 September 2013End of the seasonFirst teamhttp://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/arsenal-sign-emiliano-viviano-on-loan Arsenal sign Emiliano Viviano on loan 2 September 2013 2 September 2013 Arsenal F.C. 29? MFKällström, Kim SWE Kim KällströmRUS Spartak Moscow31 January 2014End of the seasonFirst teamhttp://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/club-agrees-loan-move-for-kim-kallstrom Club agrees loan move for Kim Kallstrom 31 January 2014 31 January 2014 Arsenal F.C. Total spending: Undisclosed (~ £42,500,000) Transfers out #Position Player Transferred toFee Date TeamSource38? DFAngha, Martin SWI Martin AnghaGER NürnbergFree transfer10 April 2013Reserveshttp://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/martin-angha-agrees-move-to-fc-nuremberg Martin Angha agrees move to FC Nuremberg 10 April 2013 10 April 2013 Arsenal F.C. 44? MFEastmond, Craig ENG Craig EastmondENG Colchester UnitedFree transfer20 May 2013Reserveshttp://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/eastmond-to-join-colchester-united Eastmond to join Colchester United 20 May 2013 20 May 2013 Arsenal F.C. 63? MFWynter, Jordan ENG Jordan WynterENG Bristol CityFree transfer22 May 2013Reserveshttp://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/wynter-completes-move-to-bristol-city Wynter completes move to Bristol City 22 May 2013 23 May 2013 Arsenal F.C. 55? DFMonteiro, Elton SWI Elton MonteiroBEL Club BruggeFree transfer24 May 2013Reserveshttp://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/elton-monteiro-set-to-join-club-brugge Elton Monteiro set to join Club Brugge 24 May 2013 24 May 2013 Arsenal F.C. 45? MFEbecilio, Kyle NED Kyle EbecilioNED TwenteFree transfer28 May 2013Reserveshttp://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/kyle-ebecilio-agrees-fc-twente-move Kyle Ebecilio agrees FC Twente move 28 May 2013 29 May 2013 Arsenal F.C. ? MFDenílson BRA DenílsonBRA São PauloFree transfer (Released)14 June 2013First-teamhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/22914833 Denilson signs permanent deal with Sao Paulo 14 June 2013 14 June 2013 BBC Sport 23? FWArshavin, Andrey RUS Andrey ArshavinRUS Zenit St PetersburgFree transfer (Released)27 June 2013First team62? FWWatt, Sanchez ENG Sanchez WattENG Colchester UnitedFree transfer (Released)28 June 2013Reserves58? MFRees, Josh ENG Josh ReesENG Nottingham ForestFree transfer (Released)30 June 2013Reserves60? GKShea, James ENG James SheaENG Needham MarketFree transfer (Released)30 June 2013Reserves24? GKMannone, Vito ITA Vito MannoneENG SunderlandUndisclosed (~ £2,000,000)https://www.theguardian.com/football/2013/jul/03/sunderland-sign-vito-mannone-arsenal Sunderland sign goalkeeper Vito Mannone from Arsenal for £2m 3 July 2013 3 July 2013 The Guardian3 July 2013First teamhttp://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/mannone-completes-sunderland-move Mannone completes Sunderland move 3 July 2013 3 July 2013 Arsenal F.C. 43? GKCharles-Cook, Reice ENG Reice Charles-CookENG BuryFree transfer (Released)14 July 2013Reserveshttp://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/news/football-shakers-sign-charles-cook-095904808.html Bury sign ex-Arsenal goalie Charles-Cook 14 July 2013 14 July 2013 Yahoo Eurosport 53? MFMeade, Jernade ENG Jernade MeadeWAL Swansea CityFree transfer (Released)16 July 2013Reserveshttp://www.swanseacity.com/news/article/jm-signs-919362.aspx Meade makes Swans switch 16 July 2013 16 July 2013 Swansea City F.C. 18? DFSquillaci, Sebastien FRA Sébastien SquillaciFRA BastiaFree transfer (Released)16 July 2013First team11? DFSantos, André BRA André SantosBRA FlamengoUndisclosed20 July 2013First teamhttp://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/santos-completes-transfer-to-flamengo Santos completes transfer to Flamengo 20 July 2013 20 July 2013 Arsenal F.C. ? FWRoberts, Philips IRL Philip RobertsSCO FalkirkFree transfer (Released)26 July 2013ReservesFalkirk sign Arsenal striker Roberts http://www.falkirkherald.co.uk/sport/falkirk-fc/falkirk-sign-arsenal-striker-roberts-1-3017669 The Falikirk Herald 26 July 2013 29 July 201348? DFHajrović, Sead BIH Sead HajrovićSUI GrasshopperFree transfer (Released)5 August 2013Reserves27? FWGervinho CIV GervinhoITA A.S. RomaUndisclosed (~ £8,000,000)http://www.goal.com/en-us/news/69/transfer-zone/2013/08/08/4174350/official-roma-signs-gervinho Official: Roma signs Gervinho 8 August 2013 8 August 2013 BBC Sport 8 August 2013First-teamhttp://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/gervinho-completes-transfer-to-roma Gervinho completes transfer to Roma 8 August 2013 8 August 2013 Arsenal F.C. https://web.archive.org/web/20130825060457/http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/gervinho-completes-transfer-to-roma 25 August 2013 dead 29? FWChamakh MAR Marouane ChamakhENG Crystal PalaceUndisclosed10 August 2013First-teamhttp://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/marouane-chamakh-joins-crystal-palace Marouane Chamakh joins Crystal Palace 12 August 2013 12 August 2013 Arsenal F.C. 41? DFBihmoutine, Samir MAR Samir BihmoutineENG BournemouthFree transfer (Released)7 September 2013Reserveshttp://www.afcb.co.uk/news/article/2013-09-06-duo-added-to-development-squad-1038557.aspx Duo added to development squad 7 September 2013 17 September 2013 A.F.C. Bournemouth 50? MFHenderson, Conor IRL Conor HendersonENG Hull CityFree transfer (Released)24 September 2013Reserveshttp://www.thisishullandeastriding.co.uk/Hull-City-Conor-Henderson-ready-cup-debut-signing/story-19836520-detail/story.html#axzz2fqIoYS5e Conor Henderson ready for cup debut after signing deal 24 September 2013 24 September 2013 Hull Daily Mail https://web.archive.org/web/20130926005359/http://www.thisishullandeastriding.co.uk/Hull-City-Conor-Henderson-ready-cup-debut-signing/story-19836520-detail/story.html#axzz2fqIoYS5e 26 September 2013 dead 48? MFJeffrey, Anthony ENG Anthony JeffreyENG Wycombe WanderersFree transfer (Released)23 January 2014Reserveshttp://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/anthony-jeffrey-leaves-club Anthony Jeffrey leaves club 22 January 2014 24 January 2014 Arsenal F.C. 57? MFYennaris, Nico ENG Nico YennarisENG BrentfordUndisclosed27 January 2014Reserveshttp://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/nico-yennaris-joins-brentford Nico Yennaris joins Brentford 27 January 2014 27 January 2014 Arsenal F.C. 26? MFFrimpong, Emmanuel GHA Emmanuel FrimpongENG BarnsleyUndisclosed31 January 2014First Teamhttp://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/frimpong-completes-move-to-barnsley Frimpong completes move to Barnsley 31 January 2014 31 January 2014 Arsenal F.C. 56? FWNeita, Nigel JAM Nigel NeitaENG Metropolitan PoliceFree transfer (Released)23 March 2014Reserves Loans out #PositionPlayerLoaned toDateLoan expiresTeamSourceMFCoquelin, Francis FRA Francis CoquelinGER Freiburg5 July 2013End of the seasonFirst teamFWCampbell, Joel CRI Joel CampbellGRE Olympiacos26 July 2013End of the seasonFirst team38MFAneke, Chuks ENG Chuks AnekeENG Crewe Alexandra2 August 2013End of the seasonReserveshttp://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/48945/aneke-joins-crewe-alexandra-on-loan Aneke joins Crewe Alexandra on loan Arsenal F.C. 2 August 2013 2 August 2013 http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/aneke-extends-loan-spell-at-crewe Aneke extends loan spell at Crewe Arsenal F.C. 8 November 2013 8 November 2013 DFMiquel Ignasi ESP Ignasi MiquelENG Leicester City9 August 2013End of the seasonReserveshttp://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/miquel-completes-loan-move-to-leicester Miquel completes loan move to Leicester Arsenal F.C. 9 August 2013 9 August 2013 GKVickers, Josh ENG Josh VickersENG Canvey Island15 August 2013End of the seasonAcademyhttp://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/vickers-joins-canvey-island-on-loan Vickers joins Canvey Island on loan Arsenal F.C. 15 August 2013 15 August 2013 FWSilva, Wellington BRA Wellington SilvaESP Real Murcia16 August 2013End of the seasonReserveshttp://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/wellington-joins-real-murcia-on-loan Wellington Silva joins Real Murcia on loan Arsenal F.C. 16 August 2013 16 August 2013 50GKMartínez, Damián ARG Emiliano MartínezENG Sheffield Wednesday15 October 2013End of the seasonReserveshttp://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/martinez-agrees-sheffield-wednesday-loan Martínez agrees Sheffield Wednesday loan Arsenal F.C. 15 October 2013 15 October 2013 http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/martinez-extends-loan-deal-at-wednesday Martínez extends loan deal with Owls Arsenal F.C. 14 November 2013 22 November 2013 http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/martinez-extends-wednesday-loan Martínez extends Wednesday loan Arsenal F.C. 3 January 2014 29 January 2014 49FWLipman, Austin ENG Austin LipmanENG Boreham Wood25 October 20132 January 2014Academyhttp://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/lipman-joins-boreham-wood-fc-on-loan Lipman joins Boreham Wood FC on loan Arsenal F.C. 25 October 2013 25 October 2013 40DFBellerín, Héctor ESP Héctor BellerínENG Watford22 November 201318 February 2014Reserveshttp://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/bellerin-joins-watford-on-loan Bellerin joins Watford on loan Arsenal F.C. 22 November 2013 22 November 2013 http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/bellerin-extends-loan-spell-with-watford Bellerin extends loan spell with Watford Arsenal F.C. 3 January 2014 29 January 2014 http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/bellerin-returns-from-watford-loan Bellerín returns from Watford loan Arsenal F.C. 18 February 2014 18 February 2014 57MFYennaris, Nico ENG Nico YennarisENG AFC Bournemouth28 November 20132 January 2014Reserveshttp://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/yennaris-joins-afc-bournemouth-on-loan Yennaris joins AFC Bournemouth on loan Arsenal F.C. 28 November 2013 29 November 2013 48MFJeffrey, Anthony ENG Anthony JeffreyENG Boreham Wood3 December 20132 January 2014Reserveshttp://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/jeffrey-joins-boreham-wood-fc-on-loan Jeffrey joins Boreham Wood FC on loan Arsenal F.C. 3 December 2013 5 December 2013 37FWAkpom, Chuba ENG Chuba AkpomENG Brentford9 January 20149 February 2014Reserveshttp://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/akpom-joins-brentford-on-loan Akpom joins Brentford on loan Arsenal F.C. 9 January 2014 20 January 2014 36FWAfobe, Benik ENG Benik AfobeENG Sheffield Wednesday30 January 2014End of the seasonReserveshttp://www.swfc.co.uk/news/article/benik-afobe-joins-sheffield-wednesday-1327417.aspx Benik Afobe joins Sheffield Wednesday dead https://web.archive.org/web/20140828213423/http://www.swfc.co.uk/news/article/benik-afobe-joins-sheffield-wednesday-1327417.aspx 28 August 201441DFBoateng, Daniel GHA Daniel BoatengSCO Hibernian31 January 2014End of the seasonReserveshttp://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/daniel-boateng-joins-hibernian-on-loan Daniel Boateng joins Hibernian on loan Arsenal F.C. 31 January 2014 31 January 2014 30FWChu-Young, Park KOR Park Chu-youngENG Watford31 January 2014End of the seasonFirst teamhttp://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/ju-young-park-joins-watford-on-loan Ju Young Park joins Watford on loan Arsenal F.C. 31 January 2014 31 January 2014 37FWAkpom, Chuba ENG Chuba AkpomENG Coventry City14 February 201424 March 2014Reserveshttp://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/akpom-joins-coventry-city-on-loan Akpom joins Coventry City on loan Arsenal F.C. 14 February 2014 14 February 2014 http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/20140324/akpom-returns-from-coventry-loan-spell Akpom returns from Coventry loan spell Arsenal F.C. 24 March 2014 13 April 2014 43DFFagan, Zachari ENG Zachari FaganENG Boreham Wood12 March 201426 April 2014Reserveshttp://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/20140312/zach-fagan-joins-boreham-wood-on-loan Zach Fagan joins Boreham Wood on loan Arsenal F.C. 12 March 2014 15 April 2014 Total income: Undisclosed (~ £10,000,000) Overall transfer activity Spending Summer: Undisclosed (~ £42,500,000) Winter: £0 Total: Undisclosed (~ £42,500,000) Income Summer: Undisclosed (~ £10,000,000) Winter: £0 Total: Undisclosed (~ £10,000,000) Net expenditure Summer: Undisclosed (~ £32,500,000) Winter: £0 Total: Undisclosed (~ £32,500,000) Club Coaching staff right|thumb|150px|This was Arsène Wenger's 18th season with Arsenal. Manager France Arsène Wenger y Assistant manager England Steve Bould First team coach Bosnia Boro Primorac England Neil Banfield y Goalkeeping coach Republic of Ireland Gerry Peyton Fitness coach England Tony Colbert England Craig Gant England Andrew Rolls y Physiotherapist England Colin Lewin England Ben Ashworth England Declan Lynch Kit manager England Paul Johnson England Vic Akers England Paul Akers y Masseur England Darren Page England Chris Harvey England Chris Senior Performance analyst England Ben Knapper y Club doctor Republic of Ireland Gary O'Driscoll Chief scout England Steve Rowley 1 February 2014 Arsenal F.C. July 2009 Kit Supplier: Nike / Sponsor: Fly Emirates _arsenal1213h _arsenal1214h _arsenal1213h _arsenal1213h FF0000 Home_arsenal1213h _arsenal1214h _arsenal1213h _arsenal1213h(a) FF0000 FF0000 Home alt.http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/man-city-v-arsenal-matchday-strips Alternate Home Kit Arsenal F.C. 11 December 2013_arsenal1213h _arsenal1214h _arsenal1213h _arsenal1314h(a) _arsenal1213h(a) FF0000 00003E FF0000 Home alt. 2http://www.arsenal.com/match/report/1314/pre/first-team/fenerbahce-v-arsenal-match-preview Home Kit (Alternate) Arsenal F.C. 10 November 2013_arsenal1314A _arsenal1314A _arsenal1314A _arsenal1314a _arsenal1314a 1B47A5 FFFF00 Away_arsenal1314A _arsenal1314A _arsenal1314A _arsenal1314a 1B47A5 Away alt.http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/c.-palace-v-arsenal-matchday-strips Away Kit (Alternate) Arsenal F.C. 6 November 2013_mancity1314g2 _monterrey1213t1 222222 222222 000000 Goalkeeper 1 _arsenal1314g2 _arsenal1314g2 _arsenal1314g2 _arsenal1314g2 7A5694 7A5694 Goalkeeper 2 _atm1314g1 _atm1314g1 _atm1314g1 _america1314g1 008800 009F00 Goalkeeper 3 _america1314g3 _america1314g3 _america1314g3 _america1314g3 A0A0A0 C0C0C0 Goalkeeper 4 Kit information Nike supplied their last kit for Arsenal this season, which saw an end to 20 years of contract. Puma became the club's new supplier kit for next season. Home: The home kit from last season was unchanged. As usual, Arsenal switched to red socks in an event of a socks clashes in some away games, and for the first time since against Birmingham City in 1982–83, navy shorts were worn against Fenerbahçe with the home kit. Away: The away kit used the traditional Arsenal colours of yellow and blue. The design appealed to a lot of fans. The kit was yellow with a blue polo neck collar and deep blue cuffs on the sleeves, both featuring thin yellow stripes. The away shorts were blue while the away socks featured the traditional Arsenal hoops socks design in blue and yellow, harking back to the style of those worn in the 1930s under the management of Herbert Chapman. Keeper: There were four goalkeeper kits, and all of them were all based on Nike's two-tone goalkeeper template. The home kit was grey and black with lime green accents. The away kit was in two shades of purple, while the third kit was in two tones of light green and was the most commonly worn strip. The fourth and the last kit, which was in two tones of silver, was only used once against Bayern Munich in the first leg. Kit usage Kit Combination Usage Home Red white sleeves, white shorts, white socks. Used in all home games and against Newcastle, Tottenham, Hull, Norwich, Wigan, Borussia Dortmund and Napoli. Home alt. Red body, white sleeves, white shorts, red socks. Used against Manchester City, Chelsea and Everton. Home alt. 2 Red body, white sleeves, navy shorts and red socks. Used once against Fenerbahçe. Away Yellow body, blue shorts and hooped socks. Used against Fulham, Sunderland, Swansea, West Brom, Manchester United, Cardiff, West Ham, Aston Villa, Southampton, Liverpool, Stoke City, Marseille and Bayern Munich. Away alt. Yellow body, blue shorts and white socks. Used once against Crystal Palace. Other information right|thumb|200px|The Emirates Stadium is the second largest stadium in the Premier League. Chairman England Sir Chips Keswick y Emirates Stadium 60,355 113x76 metres 19 July 2013 Arsenal F.C. July 2009 Squad statistics Appearances and goals 17 May 2014 Premier League FA Cup League Cup Champions League 1 Wojciech Szczęsny GK POL 37+0 0 0+0 0 0+0 0 9+0 0 3 Bacary Sagna DF FRA 34+1 1 4+0 0 0+0 0 9+0 0 4 Per Mertesacker DF GER 35+0 2 5+1 1 1+0 0 10+0 0 5 Thomas Vermaelen DF BEL 7+7 0 3+0 0 2+0 0 1+1 0 6 Laurent Koscielny DF FRA 32+0 2 4+0 1 1+0 0 9+0 0 7 Tomáš Rosický MF CZE 17+10 2 1+2 1 1+0 0 6+2 0 8 Mikel Arteta MF ESP 27+4 2 5+0 1 1+0 0 5+1 0 9 Lukas Podolski FW GER 14+6 8 4+0 3 0+0 0 2+1 1 10 Jack Wilshere MF ENG 19+5 3 2+1 0 1+0 0 6+1 2 11 Mesut Özil MF GER 25+1 5 4+1 1 0+1 0 8+0 1 12 Olivier Giroud FW FRA 36+0 16 1+4 3 0+1 0 9+0 3 13 Emiliano Viviano GK ITA 0+0 0 0+0 0 0+0 0 0+0 0 14 Theo Walcott FW ENG 9+4 5 1+0 0 0+0 0 3+1 1 15 Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain FW ENG 6+8 2 4+0 1 0+0 0 2+0 0 16 Aaron Ramsey MF WAL 20+3 10 2+0 1 1+0 0 7+1 5 17 Nacho Monreal DF ESP 13+10 0 3+0 0 2+0 0 2+6 0 19 Santi Cazorla MF ESP 30+1 4 4+2 3 1+0 0 6+2 0 20 Mathieu Flamini MF FRA 18+9 2 2+1 0 0+0 0 6+0 0 21 Łukasz Fabiański GK POL 1+0 0 6+0 0 2+0 0 1+1 0 22 Yaya Sanogo FW FRA 0+8 0 3+1 0 0+0 0 1+1 0 23 Nicklas Bendtner FW DEN 1+8 2 1+0 0 2+0 0 0+2 0 24 Abou Diaby MF FRA 0+1 0 0+0 0 0+0 0 0+0 0 25 Carl Jenkinson DF ENG 7+7 1 2+1 0 2+0 0 2+1 0 28 Kieran Gibbs DF ENG 24+4 0 3+2 0 0+0 0 7+1 1 29 Kim Källström MF SWE 1+2 0 0+1 0 0+0 0 0+0 0 30 Park Chu-young FW KOR 0+0 0 0+0 0 0+1 0 0+0 0 31 Ryo Miyaichi FW JPN 0+1 0 0+0 0 2+0 0 0+2 0 37 Chuba Akpom [R] FW ENG 0+1 0 0+0 0 0+1 0 0+0 0 40 Héctor Bellerín [R] DF ESP 0+0 0 0+0 0 0+1 0 0+0 0 42 Thomas Eisfeld [R] MF GER 0+0 0 0+0 0 1+0 1 0+0 0 44 Serge Gnabry FW GER 5+4 1 2+0 0 1+0 0 0+3 0 45 Isaac Hayden [R] DF ENG 0+0 0 0+0 0 1+0 0 0+0 0 53 Kristoffer Olsson [R] MF SWE 0+0 0 0+0 0 0+1 0 0+0 0 58 Gedion Zelalem MF GER 0+0 0 0+1 0 0+0 0 0+0 0 February 2015 [R] - Reserve team player [L] - Out on loan [S] - Sold Top scorers PlacePositionNationalityNumberNamePremier LeagueFA CupLeague CupChampions LeagueTotal1 FWFRA 12 Olivier Giroud 16 3 0 3 222 MF WAL 16 Aaron Ramsey 10 1 0 5 163 FW GER 9 Lukas Podolski 8 3 0 1 124 MF ESP 19 Santi Cazorla 4 3 0 0 7 MF GER 11 Mesut Özil 5 1 0 1 76 FW ENG 14 Theo Walcott 5 0 0 1 67 MF ENG 10 Jack Wilshere 3 0 0 2 58 MF ESP 8 Mikel Arteta 2 1 0 0 3 DF FRA 6 Laurent Koscielny 2 1 0 0 3 DF GER 4 Per Mertesacker 2 1 0 0 3 MF ENG 15 Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain 2 1 0 0 3 MF Czech Republic 7 Tomáš Rosický 2 1 0 0 313 FW DEN 23 Nicklas Bendtner 2 0 0 0 2 MF FRA 20 Mathieu Flamini 2 0 0 0 215 MF GER 42 Thomas Eisfeld 0 0 1 0 1 DF ENG 28 Kieran Gibbs 0 0 0 1 1 FW GER 44 Serge Gnabry 1 0 0 0 1 DF ENG 25 Carl Jenkinson 1 0 0 0 1 DF FRA 3 Bacary Sagna 1 0 0 0 1TOTALS 68 16 1 14 99 Last updated: 17 May 2014Source: CompetitionsCompetitive matches only Disciplinary record NumberNationalityPositionNamePremier LeagueFA CupLeague CupChampions LeagueTotal 8 ESP MF Mikel Arteta 3 1 0 0 1 0 2 1* 6 2 20 FRA MF Mathieu Flamini 8 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 10 1 1 POL GK Wojciech Szczęsny 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 3 1 28 ENG DF Kieran Gibbs 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 6 FRA DF Laurent Koscielny 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 7 CZE MF Tomáš Rosický 7 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 9 0 12 FRA FW Olivier Giroud 4 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 7 0 10 ENG MF Jack Wilshere 6 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 7 0 16 WAL MF Aaron Ramsey 3 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 6 0 3 FRA DF Bacary Sagna 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 4 GER DF Per Mertesacker 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 4 0 17 ESP DF Nacho Monreal 2 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 4 0 5 BEL DF Thomas Vermaelen 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 3 0 19 ESP MF Santi Cazorla 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 45 ENG DF Isaac Hayden 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 25 ENG DF Carl Jenkinson 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 29 SWE MF Kim Källström 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 11 GER MF Mesut Özil 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 9 GER FW Lukas Podolski 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 22 FRA FW Yaya Sanogo 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 14 ENG FW Theo Walcott 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0TOTALS5147040142766 Last updated:17 May 2014Source: CompetitionsCompetitive matches only * indicates a second yellow card (2) Captains Arteta ESP 8 MF 26 Club Vice-Captain y Mertesacker GER 4 DF 16 Club Third Captain Vermaelen BEL 5 DF 13 Club Captain y Sagna FRA 3 DF 1 17 May 2014 Pre-season and friendlies Asia Tour 14 July 2013 20:45 UTC+714:45 BST Indonesia IDN 0–7 Report ENG Arsenal Walcott 19Akpom 54Giroud 70 73Podolski 83Olsson 85Eisfeld 86 Jakarta, Indonesia GBK Stadium 40,489http://www.uksoccer.org/2013/07/indonesia-vs-arsenal-0-7-goals-video.html Indonesia vs Arsenal 0-7 Goals Video Highlights Pre-season Friendly 2013 Olivier Giroud 2* Latest Football & Soccer Highlights Goals Videos 22 July 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131224104007/http://www.uksoccer.org/2013/07/indonesia-vs-arsenal-0-7-goals-video.html 24 December 2013 dead Shuhaizi Bin Shukri (Malaysia) W Asia Tour 17 July 2013 19:00 UTC+713:00 BST VIE 1–7 https://www.arsenal.com/match/report/1314/post/first-team/vietnam-1-7-arsenal-match-report ENG Arsenal Trần Mạnh Dũng 78, 79 Trần Bửu Ngọc 0 89 Giroud 6 44 45 Oxlade-Chamberlain 46 Akpom 57 59 Miquel 75 Hanoi, Vietnam Mỹ Đình National Stadium 40,000 Leow Thiam Hoe (Singapore) W Asia Tour 22 July 2013 19:30 JST11:30 BST Nagoya Grampus JPN 1–3 Report ENG Arsenal Yano 71 Giroud 3Miyaichi 26 pen.Walcott 55 Nagoya, Japan Toyota Stadium 42,919Miyaichi helps Arsenal sink Grampus https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/07/22/soccer/miyaichi-helps-arsenal-sink-grampus-2/ 10 September 2020 The Japan Times 22 July 2013 Yoshida Toshimitsu (Japan) W Asia TourSaitama City Cup 26 July 2013http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/arsenal-confirm-second-match-in-japan Arsenal confirm second match in Japan Arsenal Media Group 13 July 2023 19:30 JST11:30 BST Urawa Red Diamonds JPN 1–2 Report ENG Arsenal Abe 59 Podolski 49Akpom 82 Saitama, Japan Saitama Stadium 2002 63,000 W Arsenal win the Saitama City Cup Emirates Cup 3 August 2013 16:20 BST Arsenal ENG 2–2 Report ITA Napoli Giroud 71Koscielny 86 Insigne 7Pandev 28Dossena 80 London Emirates Stadium 59,554https://www.theguardian.com/football/2013/aug/03/arsenal-napoli-emirates-cup Arsenal 2-2 Napoli - Emirates Cup match report Simon Burnton The Guardian 3 August 2013 Kevin Friend D Emirates Cup 4 August 2013 16:20 BST Arsenal ENG 1–2 Report TUR Galatasaray Walcott 39 Drogba 78 pen. 87Gülselam 79 London Emirates Stadium 59,608https://www.theguardian.com/football/2013/aug/04/galatasaray-arsenal-didier-drogba-emirates Arsenal sunk by Galatasaray's Didier Drogba double in Emirates Cup David Hytner The Guardian 4 August 2013 Jonathan Moss L Friendly 10 August 2013 17:00 EET15:00 BST Arsenal ENG 3–1 Report ENG Manchester City Walcott 9Ramsey 59Giroud 62Pérez 81 Kompany 24Negredo 80 Helsinki, Finland Helsinki Olympic Stadium 39,216https://twitter.com/SuperMatchHki/status/366261175102603264 Super Match Helsinki Twitter W Last updated: 14 April 2014Source:Arsenal F.C. Competitions Overall Premier League 4th 17 August 2013 11 May 2014 y League Cup 3rd round 4th round 25 September 2013 29 October 2013 FA Cup 3rd round Winner Winners 4 January 2014 17 May 2014 y UEFA Champions League Play-off round Round of 16 21 August 2013 11 March 2014 17 May 2014 Premier League 2013–14 Premier League League table ARS Results summary 13 5 1 36 11 11 2 6 32 30 11 May 2014 Premier League May 2010 Results by matchday table b Matchday Ground H/A/H/A/H/A/A/H/A/H/A/H/A/H/H/A/H/A/A/H/A/H/A/H/A/H/H/A/A/A/H/H/A/H/A/H/H/A Result L/W/W/W/W/W/D/W/W/W/L/W/W/W/D/L/D/W/W/W/W/W/D/W/L/D/W/L/W/L/D/D/L/W/W/W/W/W Position 18/8/4/2/1/1/1/1/1/1/1/1/1/1/1/1/2/1/1/1/1/1/1 /1/2/2/2/3/3/4/4/4/4/4/4/4/4/4 Home Away green2 Win yellow2 Draw red2 Loss 1st 2nd 3rd red1 4 May 2014 Statto.com November 2013 Matches 1 17 August 2013 15:00 BST Arsenal 1–3 Report Aston Villa Giroud 6Szczęsny 21Wilshere 30Koscielny 2 61 67Cazorla 79 Benteke 22 61 pen., 60Vlaar 30Luna 45+4, 86Westwood 65Agbonlahor 90+5 Emirates Stadium London 60,003 Anthony Taylor L 2 24 August 2013 12:45 BST Fulham 1–3 Report Arsenal Parker 73Bent 77Kasami 78 Giroud 14Ramsey 21Podolski 41 68Wilshere 80 Craven Cottage London 25,622 Howard Webb W 3 1 September 2013 16:00 BST Arsenal 1–0 Report Tottenham Hotspur Giroud 23Rosický 33Flamini 55 Defoe 81 Emirates Stadium London 60,071 Michael Oliver W 4 14 September 2013 15:00 BST Sunderland 1–3 Report Arsenal Gardner 48 pen., 52 Giroud 11Flamini 60Ramsey 68 76Sagna 72 Stadium of Light Sunderland 39,055 Martin Atkinson W 5 22 September 2013 13:30 BST Arsenal 3–1 Report Stoke City Ramsey 5Mertesacker 36Sagna 72 Cameron 26Huth 53Ireland 90+1 Emirates Stadium London 60,002 Mike Dean W 6 28 September 2013 17:30 BST Swansea City 1–2 Report Arsenal De Guzmán 80Davies 82Chico 84Cañas 84 Gnabry 58Flamini 60Ramsey 62Arteta 90+3 Liberty Stadium Swansea 20,712 Mark Clattenburg W 7 6 October 2013 16:00 BST West Bromwich Albion 1–1 Report Arsenal Yacob 42Olsson 54 Flamini 23Wilshere 45+2, 63 The Hawthorns West Bromwich 24,839 Lee Mason D 8 19 October 2013 15:00 BST Arsenal 4–1 Report Norwich City Wilshere 18Özil 58 88Ramsey 83 Howson 70 Emirates Stadium London 60,009 Lee Probert W 9 26 October 2013 12:45 BST Crystal Palace 0–2 Report Arsenal Arteta 47 pen., 0 65Giroud 87 Selhurst Park London 20,050 Chris Foy W 10 2 November 2013 17:30 GMT Arsenal 2–0 Report Liverpool Cazorla 19Sagna 26Ramsey 59Jenkinson 90 Cissokho 28 Emirates Stadium London 60,042 Martin Atkinson W 11 10 November 2013 16:10 GMT Manchester United 1–0 Report Arsenal Van Persie 27Jones 42Rooney 75 Sagna 31Flamini 44Wilshere 81 Old Trafford Manchester 75,138 Michael Oliver L 12 23 November 2013 15:15 GMThttps://twitter.com/Arsenal/status/404256585167298560 Arsenal FC on Twitter Twitter Arsenal 2–0 Report Southampton Giroud 22 86 pen. Hooiveld 45+2Wanyama 48Fonte 86 Emirates Stadium London 60,007 Mark Clattenburg W 13 30 November 2013 15:00 GMT Cardiff City 0–3 Report Arsenal Ramsey 29 90+3, 89Gibbs 33Arteta 79Flamini 86 Cardiff City Stadium Cardiff 27,948 Lee Mason W 14 4 December 2013 19:45 GMT Arsenal 2–0 Report Hull City Bendtner 2Özil 47 Emirates Stadium London 60,017 Andre Marriner W 15 8 December 2013 16:00 GMT Arsenal 1–1 Report Everton Özil 80 Barry 43McCarthy 61Howard 77Deulofeu 84, 89 Emirates Stadium London 60,001 Howard Webb D 16 14 December 2013 12:45 GMT Manchester City 6–3 Report Arsenal Agüero 14Negredo 39Silva 49, 66Fernandinho 50 88Kompany 80Touré 90+6 pen. Walcott 31 62Mertesacker 90+4Szczęsny 90+5 Etihad Stadium Manchester 47,229 Martin Atkinson L 17 23 December 2013 20:00 GMT Arsenal 0–0 Report Chelsea Walcott 65Rosický 70 Ramires 63 Emirates Stadium London 60,039 Mike Dean D 18 26 December 2013 15:00 GMT West Ham United 1–3 Report Arsenal O'Brien 20Cole 46 Cazorla 61Walcott 68 71Podolski 79 Boleyn Ground London 34,977 Phil Dowd W 19 29 December 2013 13:30 GMT Newcastle United 0–1 Report Arsenal Giroud 36, 65Flamini 75Rosický 76 St James' Park Newcastle upon Tyne 52,161 Lee Probert W 20 1 January 2014 15:00 GMT Arsenal 2–0 Report Cardiff City Mertesacker 30Bendtner 88Walcott 90+2 Turner 55Marshall 60 Emirates Stadium London 60,004 Jonathan Moss W 21 13 January 2014 20:00 GMT Aston Villa 1–2 Report Arsenal El Ahmadi 2Benteke 76Agbonlahor 85 Monreal 32Wilshere 34, 90+6Giroud 35 Villa Park Birmingham 36,097 Neil Swarbrick W 22 18 January 2014 15:00 GMT Arsenal 2–0 Report Fulham Cazorla 57 62 Emirates Stadium London 60,000 Lee Probert W 23 28 January 2014 19:45 GMT Southampton 2–2 Report Arsenal Fonte 21Lallana 54 Giroud 31, 48Cazorla 52Flamini 0 80 St Mary's Stadium Southampton 31,284 Lee Mason D 24 2 February 2014 16:00 GMT Arsenal 2–0 Report Crystal Palace Oxlade-Chamberlain 47 73Mertesacker 86 Chamakh 42Delaney 68 Emirates Stadium London 60,005 Jonathan Moss W 25 8 February 2014 12:45 GMT Liverpool 5–1 Report Arsenal Škrtel 1 10Sterling 16 52Sturridge 20Henderson 47 Giroud 47Wilshere 59Arteta 69 pen. Anfield Liverpool 44,701 Michael Oliver L 26 12 February 2014 19:45 GMT Arsenal 0–0 Report Manchester United Sagna 87 Valencia 73Young 90+2 Emirates Stadium London 60,021 Mark Clattenburg D 27 22 February 2014 15:00 GMT Arsenal 4–1 Report Sunderland Giroud 5 31Rosický 42Koscielny 57 Giaccherini 53, 81 Emirates Stadium London 60,012 Andre Marriner W 28 1 March 2014 15:00 GMT Stoke City 1–0 Report Arsenal Pieters 44Walters 76 pen.Wilson 78Crouch 90+5 Rosický 53 Britannia Stadium Stoke-on-Trent 26,711 Mike Jones L 29 16 March 2014 16:00 GMT Tottenham Hotspur 0–1 Report Arsenal Chadli 33Sandro 48Vertonghen 76Rose 90+3Soldado 90+5 Rosický 2Sagna 22Gibbs 45+1Flamini 80 White Hart Lane London 35,711 Mike Dean W 30 22 March 2014 12:45 GMT Chelsea 6–0 Report Arsenal Eto'o 5Schürrle 7Hazard 17 pen.Oscar 42 66Salah 71 Gibbs 0 15Kieran Gibbs was wrongly sent off for denying an obvious goal scoring opportunity when it was actually Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain who handled the ball. His suspension was transferred to Oxlade-Chamberlain afterwards.Rosický 52 Stamford Bridge London 41,614 Andre Marriner L 31 25 March 2014 19:45 GMT Arsenal 2–2 Report Swansea City Podolski 73Giroud 74 Bony 11, 34Flamini 90 o.g. Emirates Stadium London 59,937 Lee Probert D 32 29 March 2014 17:30 GMT Arsenal 1–1 Report Manchester City Rosický 42Flamini 53 Silva 18, 45+1Touré 31Kompany 33García 89 Emirates Stadium London 60,060 Mike Dean D 33 6 April 2014 13:30 BST Everton 3–0 Report Arsenal Osman 6Naismith 14Lukaku 34Arteta 61 o.g. Flamini 43Arteta 90 Goodison Park Liverpool 39,504 Martin Atkinson L 34 15 April 2014 19:45 BST Arsenal 3–1 Report West Ham United Rosický 15Podolski 44 78Giroud 55Källström 63 Nocerino 37Jarvis 40Diamé 60 Emirates Stadium London 59,977 Kevin Friend W 35 20 April 2014 14:05 BST Hull City 0–3 Report Arsenal Meyler 16 Mertesacker 14Ramsey 31Podolski 45 54 KC Stadium Kingston upon Hull 24,762 Jonathan Moss W 36 28 April 2014 20:00 BST Arsenal 3–0 Report Newcastle United Koscielny 26, 26Ramsey 35Özil 42Giroud 67Sagna 75 Sissoko 25Tioté 45+3 Emirates Stadium London 60,023 Neil Swarbrick W 37 4 May 2014 13:30 BST Arsenal 1–0 Report West Bromwich Albion Giroud 14, 90+1Monreal 64 Brunt 83Dorrans90+1 Emirates Stadium London 60,021 Mike Jones W 38 11 May 2014 15:00 BST Norwich City 0–2 Report Arsenal R. Bennett 80 Ramsey 53Jenkinson 62 Carrow Road Norwich 26,848 Lee Mason W Last updated: 11 May 2014Source: Arsenal F.C.Note: Premier League fixtures not listed due to copyright FA Cup 2013–14 FA Cup Third round 4 January 2014 17:15 GMT Arsenal 2–0 Report Tottenham Hotspur Vermaelen 18Cazorla 31Rosický 62 London Emirates Stadium 59,476 Mark Clattenburg W Fourth round 24 January 2014 19:45 GMT Arsenal 4–0 Report Coventry City Podolski 15 27Wilshere 39Giroud 84Cazorla 89 London Emirates Stadium 59,451 Robert Madley W Fifth round 16 February 2014 16:00 GMT Arsenal 2–1 Report Liverpool Monreal 7Oxlade-Chamberlain 16Flamini 35Podolski 47 Flanagan 15Coutinho 20Gerrard 42, 59 pen. London Emirates Stadium 59,801 Howard Webb W Quarter-final 8 March 2014 12:45 GMT Arsenal 4–1 Report Everton Özil 7Flamini 24Giroud 68, 83 85Arteta 68 pen. Lukaku 32McCarthy 69 London Emirates Stadium 59,719 Mark Clattenburg W Semi–Final 12 April 2014 17:07 BSThttp://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/20140321/fa-cup-semi-final-to-kick-off-at-5.07pm FA Cup semi-final to kick off at 5.07pm Arsenal F.C. 21 March 2014 21 March 2014 Wigan Athletic 1–1 yes Report Arsenal J. Gómez 63 pen., 79McArthur 90+3Collison 90+4Beausejour 120+1 Mertesacker 82 London Wembley Stadium 82,185 Michael Oliver D Caldwell Collison Beausejour McArthur 2–4 Arteta Källström Giroud Cazorla Final 17 May 2014 17:00 BST Arsenal 3–2 yes Report Hull City Cazorla 17Koscielny 71Giroud 85Ramsey 109 Chester 4Davies 8, 86Huddlestone 60Meyler 70 Wembley Stadium London 89,346 Lee Probert W Last updated: 17 May 2014Source: Arsenal F.C. League Cup 2013–14 Football League Cup Third round 25 September 2013 20:00 BST West Bromwich Albion 1–1 yes Report Arsenal Berahino 71Lugano 89Popov 90Reid 99 Hayden 34Monreal 36Vermaelen 52Eisfeld 61Arteta 85 West Bromwich The Hawthorns 18,649 Robert Madley D Reid Rosenberg Morrison Dawson Amalfitano 3–4 Bendtner Gnabry Olsson Akpom Monreal Fourth round 29 October 2013 19:45 GMT Arsenal 0–2 Report Chelsea Azpilicueta 25Mikel 29Mata 66Essien 75 London Emirates Stadium 59,455 Phil Dowd L Last updated: 14 April 2014Source: Arsenal F.C. UEFA Champions League 2013–14 UEFA Champions League Play-off round 2013–14 UEFA Champions League qualifying phase and play-off round#Play-off round First leg 21 August 2013 19:45 BST Fenerbahçe TUR 0–3 Report ENG Arsenal Webó 30Alves 65Kadlec 76 Gibbs 51Ramsey 64Szczęsny 75Giroud 77 pen. Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium Istanbul, Turkey 40,375Fenerbahçe 0–3 Arsenal Attendance Gianluca Rocchi (Italy) W Second leg 27 August 2013 19:45 BST Arsenal ENG 2–0 5–0 Report TUR Fenerbahçe Ramsey 25 72, 70Mertesacker 35 Korkmaz 29Emenike 55Meireles 78Gönül 88 Emirates Stadium London, England 56,271Arsenal 2–0 Fenerbahçe Attendance Carlos Velasco Carballo (Spain) W Group stage 2013–14 UEFA Champions League group stage#Group F Group F ARS 1 18 September 2013 19:45 BST Marseille FRA 1–2 Report ENG Arsenal N'Koulou 41J. Ayew 90+3 pen. Ramsey 54, 84Walcott 64 Stade Vélodrome Marseille, France 38,380Marseille 1–2 Arsenal Attendance Olegário Benquerença (Portugal) W 2 1 October 2013 19:45 BST Arsenal ENG 2–0 Report ITA Napoli Özil 8Giroud 15 Emirates Stadium London, England 59,536Arsenal 2–0 Napoli Attendance Milorad Mažić (Serbia) W 3 22 October 2013 19:45 BST Arsenal ENG 1–2 Report GER Borussia Dortmund Giroud 41Rosický 51Özil 85 Mkhitaryan 16Hummels 22Lewandowski 64, 82Bender 71 Emirates Stadium London, England 60,011Arsenal 1–2 Dortmund Attendance Jonas Eriksson (Sweden) L 4 6 November 2013 19:45 GMT Borussia Dortmund GER 0–1 Report ENG Arsenal Lewandowski 41 Arteta 23Ramsey 62 Signal Iduna Park Dortmund, Germany 65,829Dortmund 0–1 Arsenal Attendance Björn Kuipers (Netherlands) W 5 26 November 2013 19:45 GMT Arsenal ENG 2–0 Report FRA Marseille Wilshere 1 65 N'Koulou 37Morel 38Romao 81 Emirates Stadium London, England 59,912Arsenal 2–0 Marseille Attendance Antonio Lahoz (Spain) W 6 11 December 2013 19:45 GMT Napoli ITA 2–0 Report ENG Arsenal Mertens 36Džemaili 41Higuaín 73Fernández 84Callejón 90+3 Arteta 2 63 76Giroud 67Ramsey 84 Stadio San Paolo Naples, Italy 34,027 Viktor Kassai (Hungary) L Knockout phase 2013–14 UEFA Champions League knockout phase Round of 16 First leg 19 February 2014 19:45 GMT Arsenal ENG 0–2 Report GER Bayern Munich Szczęsny 0 37Sanogo 55Rosický 86 Boateng 8Mandžukić 45+2Kroos 54Müller 88 Emirates Stadium London, England 59,911http://www.uefa.com/newsfiles/ucl/2014/2011858_fr.pdf https://web.archive.org/web/20140227081952/http://www.uefa.com/newsfiles/ucl/2014/2011858_fr.pdf dead 27 February 2014 Full Time Report – First Knock-out round 1st leg — Wednesday 19 February 2014 UEFA 11 March 2014 Nicola Rizzoli (Italy) L Second leg 11 March 2014 19:45 GMT Bayern Munich GER 1–1 3–1 Report ENG Arsenal Dante 8Schweinsteiger 55Martínez 79 Podolski 26, 57Arteta 29Vermaelen 83 Allianz Arena Munich, Germany 68,000http://www.uefa.com/newsfiles/ucl/2014/2011864_fr.pdf https://web.archive.org/web/20140312024933/http://www.uefa.com/newsfiles/ucl/2014/2011864_fr.pdf dead 12 March 2014 Full Time Report – First Knock-out round 2nd leg – Tuesday 11 March 2014 UEFA 11 March 2014 Svein Oddvar Moen (Norway) D Last updated: 14 April 2014Source: Arsenal F.C. Awards Arsenal Player of the Month award Awarded monthly to the player that was chosen by fan voting on Arsenal.com MonthPlayerVotes August WAL Aaron Ramsey 77.1%http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/ramsey-is-arsenal-player-of-the-month Ramsey is August's Arsenal Player of the Month Arsenal.com 6 September 2013 14 October 2013 September WAL Aaron Ramsey 72.2%http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/49816/ramsey-is-arsenal-player-of-the-month Ramsey is September's Arsenal Player of the Month Arsenal.com 9 October 2013 14 October 2013 October WAL Aaron Ramsey 26.8%http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/50143/ramsey-is-arsenal-player-of-the-month Ramsey is October's Arsenal Player of the Month Arsenal.com 6 November 2013 6 November 2013 November WAL Aaron Ramsey 48.1%http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/50464/ramsey-is-arsenal-player-of-the-month Ramsey is November's Arsenal Player of the Month Arsenal.com 6 December 2013 6 December 2013 December ENG Theo Walcott 42.3%http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/walcott-is-arsenal-player-of-the-month Walcott is Arsenal Player of the Month Arsenal Media Group 13 July 2023 January ESP Santi Cazorla 57.4%http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/51130/cazorla-wins-player-of-the-month Cazorla wins Player of the Month Arsenal Media Group 13 July 2023 February ENG Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain 46%http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/20140304/the-ox-wins-player-of-the-month-award The Ox wins Player of the Month award Arsenal.com 4 March 2014 4 March 2014 March CZE Tomáš Rosický 63.7%http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/20140408/rosicky-wins-player-of-the-month-award Rosicky wins Player of the Month award Arsenal.com 13 April 2014 13 April 2014 April GER Lukas Podolski 61.5%http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/20140429/podolski-is-arsenal-player-of-the-month Podolski is Arsenal Player of the Month Arsenal.com 29 April 2014 29 April 2014 Premier League Manager of the Month award Awarded monthly to the manager that was chosen by a panel assembled by the Premier League's sponsor MonthManager September FRA Arsène Wengerhttp://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/ramsey-and-wenger-receive-barclays-award Ramsey and Wenger win awards Arsenal.com 8 October 2013 8 October 2013 Premier League Player of the Month award Awarded monthly to the player that was chosen by a panel assembled by the Premier League's sponsor MonthPlayer September WAL Aaron Ramsey References Arsenal Arsenal Category:Arsenal F.C. seasons