2000–01 Arsenal F.C. season

English football club season February 2024 Arsenal F.C. 2000–01 Arsène Wenger Peter Hill-Wood Highbury Premier League 2nd FA Cup Runners-up League Cup Third round UEFA Champions League Quarter-finals Thierry Henry (17) Thierry Henry (22) 38,146 vs Manchester United(1 October 2000) 26,105 vs Ipswich Town(10 February 2001) 36,764 (in all competitions)Arsenal first team line up (2007–08) http://thearsenalhistory.com/stat/aftlu.htm The Arsenal History 28 January 2013 15 July 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160715102949/http://thearsenalhistory.com/stat/aftlu.htm dead Note: Information is in the section 2000–01. 1999–2000 2001–02 _arsenal0001H _arsenal0001H _arsenal0001H _arsenal0001H 0000FF 0000FF 0000FF 0000FF FFFFFF _arsenal9900a _arsenal9900a _arsenal9900a _arsenal9900a FFFF00 FFFF00 FFFF00 000040 000040 _arsenal0001t _arsenal0001t _arsenal0001t _arsenal0001t 000040 000040 000040 000040 FFFF00 The 2000–01 season was Arsenal Football Club's ninth season in the Premier League and their 75th 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 The club ended the campaign second in the Premier League, ten points behind reigning champions Manchester United. Arsenal reached the 2001 FA Cup Final at the Millennium Stadium, Cardiff in May 2001; in spite of dominating against Liverpool, they conceded two late goals, both scored by Michael Owen. In Europe, Arsenal made it to the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League for the first time since 1972, only to be eliminated on the away goals rule by eventual finalists Valencia. In the transfer window, Arsenal sold Marc Overmars and Emmanuel Petit to Barcelona for a combined fee of more than £30 million. Defender Lauren was signed as a direct replacement for Nigel Winterburn, who signed on a free transfer to West Ham United. French footballers Robert Pires and Sylvain Wiltord were purchased from Marseille and Bordeaux respectively; the latter's arrival broke the club's transfer record. Midfielder Patrick Vieira was sent off in Arsenal's first two league games of the season, though the team coped well in his absence and went unbeaten throughout September and October. Arsenal made it past the next phase of the Champions League by November, but continued to perform inconsistently in the Premier League away from home; they lost at Everton, Leeds United and Liverpool in the space of a month. A 6–1 defeat to Manchester United in February prompted Wenger to rule out their chances of winning the league. The team finished in second on 70 points, three fewer than in the previous season. 35 different players represented the club in all competitions and there were 17 different goalscorers. The club scored 99 goals in all competitions during the season. Thierry Henry was Arsenal's top goalscorer in the 2000–01 season; he scored 22 goals in 53 appearances. 3 Background 1999–2000 Arsenal F.C. season In the 1999–2000 season, Arsenal participated in the Premier League. Despite the loss of striker Nicolas Anelka to Real Madrid, the club significantly strengthened in the summer, signing defenders Oleh Luzhnyi and Sylvinho as well as forwards Davor Šuker and Thierry Henry. Inconsistent performances in the league against lowly opposition meant Arsenal never posed a serious title challenge, ending the campaign as runners-up, 18 points behind Manchester United.Wenger at Arsenal: 1999–2000 – part 1 http://www.blog.woolwicharsenal.co.uk/archives/2024 The History of Arsenal 6 June 2011 22 September 20131999/2000 – we end up 18 points behind Man U and lose on penalties in all 3 cups http://www.blog.woolwicharsenal.co.uk/archives/2028 The History of Arsenal 8 June 2011 22 September 2013 The club had another poor season in the Champions League, finishing third in their group; this won them a consolation place in the UEFA Cup and Arsenal managed to go all the way to the final, where they faced Galatasaray in Copenhagen. The match ended in a 0–0 draw with few chances for either side to score; it went to penalties and Arsenal lost after Šuker and Patrick Vieira missed their spot-kicks.Football: Not again; First Nayim, now it's Popescu. Arsenal's Euro dream is wrecked by the curse of Spurs John Dillon https://www.questia.com/read/1G1-62158858/football-not-again-first-nayim-now-it-s-popescu Daily Mirror London 18 May 2000 26 October 2012 3 September 2020 Questia subscription https://web.archive.org/web/20200903094914/https://www.questia.com/read/1G1-62158858/football-not-again-first-nayim-now-it-s-popescu dead Transfers Arsenal's first signing in the transfer window was Cameroon international Lauren from Mallorca for an estimated fee of £7 million.Arsenal add Lauren to their strength 24 The Times London 31 May 2000 Robert Pires moved to Arsenal in July 2000 and was later joined by Brazilian Edu; both players were transferred from Marseille and Corinthians respectively. Sylvain Wiltord joined on a club-record fee from Bordeaux, believed to be £13 million.Football: Premiership: Wenger finally gets Wiltord B3 The Observer London 27 August 2000 Defenders Guy Demel, Igors Stepanovs and Sebastian Svärd were also purchased during the season, as well as forward Tomas Danilevičius, who impressed on a trial spell.Thompson backs down on Elliott 'elbow' claim Christopher Davies 44 The Daily Telegraph London 14 December 2000 After 13 years of building his career at Arsenal, defender Nigel Winterburn moved to West Ham United on a free transfer; he was described by Wenger as a "consummate professional", who "has not only shown a remarkable amount of commitment to Arsenal but has also proven that he is an excellent footballer."Football: Winterburn signs for West Ham Simon Lansley 32 The Independent London 23 June 2000 Winterburn was joined by Šuker, who also signed for West Ham. Midfielders Marc Overmars and Emmanuel Petit joined Barcelona for a combined fee of £30 million.Overmars: I always dreamed of Barca; Barcelona grab £30m Overmars and Petit David Bond 84 Evening Standard London 28 July 2000 Other notable departures included Christopher Wreh to Saudi club Al-Hilal and teenage striker Jay Bothroyd to Coventry City for £1 million. In thumb|right|French international Robert Pires joined Arsenal in the transfer window No.PositionPlayerTransferred fromFeeDateRef12DFLaurenMallorcaUndisclosed30 May 2000https://web.archive.org/web/20000620221905/http://www.arsenal.co.uk/content/lauren_sign.htm http://www.arsenal.co.uk/content/lauren_sign.htm Gunners sign Lauren Arsenal Football Club AFCi 20 June 2000 26 October 2012 7MFRobert PiresMarseilleUndisclosed3 July 2000https://web.archive.org/web/20010701112708/http://www.arsenal.com/content/edu_pires.htm http://www.arsenal.com/content/edu_pires.htm Edu and Pires join Gunners Arsenal Football Club AFCi 1 July 2001 26 October 2012 17MFEduCorinthiansUndisclosed3 July 200026MFGuy DemelNîmesUndisclosed7 August 2000https://web.archive.org/web/20000821191712/http://www.arsenal.co.uk/content/demel_sign.htm http://www.arsenal.co.uk/content/demel_sign.htm French Midfielder Signs for Gunners Arsenal Football Club AFCi 21 August 2000 26 October 2012 11FWSylvain WiltordBordeauxUndisclosed26 August 2000https://web.archive.org/web/20001208072400/http://www.arsenal.co.uk/content/wiltord_sign.htm http://www.arsenal.co.uk/content/wiltord_sign.htm Wiltord signs for Record Fee Arsenal Football Club AFCi 8 December 2000 26 October 2012 3DFIgors StepanovsSkonto RigaUndisclosed4 September 2000https://web.archive.org/web/20001023080555/http://www.arsenal.co.uk/content/step_sign.htm http://www.arsenal.co.uk/content/step_sign.htm Latvian International joins Arsenal Arsenal Football Club AFCi 23 October 2000 26 October 2012 49DFSebastian SvärdKjøbenhavns BoldklubUndisclosed27 November 2000War of words as clubs squabble over Lambu 89 Evening Standard London 28 November 20009FWTomas DanilevičiusLausanne-Sport£1,000,00013 December 2000The Premiership today Rick Broadbent George Caulkin Bill Edgar Oliver Kay Russell Kempson 29 The Times London 14 December 2000 Out No.PositionPlayerTransferred toFeeDateRef3DFNigel WinterburnWest Ham UnitedFree22 June 2000https://web.archive.org/web/20000918014908/http://www.arsenal.co.uk/content/winterburn_sold.htm http://www.arsenal.co.uk/content/winterburn_sold.htm Nigel Winterburn joins Hammers Arsenal Football Club AFCi 18 September 2000 26 October 2012 9FWDavor ŠukerWest Ham UnitedFree28 June 2000http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/w/west_ham_utd/810508.stm BBC Sport 28 June 2000 26 October 2012 Suker becomes a Hammer34 FWJay BothroydCoventry City£1,000,00011 July 2000Jay's frest start; Football: I'll get more of a first team chance at City, says striker Andy Turner 96 Coventry Evening Telegraph 12 July 200033MFTommy BlackCrystal Palace£500,00012 July 2000Arsenal reserve team squad 1999/2000 http://www.arseweb.com/people/res_squad_9900.html Arseweb 12 July 2000 20 May 2018 21 May 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20180521104123/http://www.arseweb.com/people/res_squad_9900.html dead38MFJulian GrayCrystal Palace£500,00012 July 200011MFMarc OvermarsBarcelona£25,000,00028 July 2000Barca pay £32m for Overmars and Petit https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/barca-pay-pound32m-for-overmars-and-petit-709285.html https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220501/https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/barca-pay-pound32m-for-overmars-and-petit-709285.html 1 May 2022 subscription live The Independent London Nick Harris 29 July 2000 26 October 201217MFEmmanuel PetitBarcelona£7,000,00028 July 200036DFBrian McGovernNorwich CityUndisclosed23 August 2000https://web.archive.org/web/20001018073143/http://www.arsenal.co.uk/content/mcgovern_sold.htm http://www.arsenal.co.uk/content/mcgovern_sold.htm McGovern Joins Canaries Arsenal Football Club AFCi 18 October 2000 26 October 2012 32DFRhys WestonCardiff City£50,00015 November 2000Football: Highbury kid heads for Cardiff 88 The Mirror John Cross London 15 November 2000 30DFPaolo VernazzaWatford£350,00015 December 2000It's up to Keane; Inter say 'Yes' to Chelsea's £12m bid for Irish striker 88 Evening Standard London Adrian Curtis 15 November 200012FWChristopher WrehAl-HilalUndisclosed15 December 2000Vega chance to sparkle while on loan to Celtic https://www.theguardian.com/football/2000/dec/16/newsstory.sport6 The Guardian London Jon Brodkin 16 December 2000 26 October 201243MFJames HarperReadingFree2 March 2001Football: Transfers 26 The Independent London 3 March 2001 Pre-season To prepare for the upcoming season Arsenal took part in several pre-season friendlies, both with local, and international teams including Barcelona and Ajax in the Amsterdam Tournament.http://www.thearsenalhistory.com/stat/aftlu.htm Arsenal First Team Line-ups thearsenalhistory.com 2019-01-17 2 February 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210202213854/http://www.thearsenalhistory.com/stat/aftlu.htm deadhttp://www.arseweb.com/cgi-bin/p?00-01/calendar.awf ArseWeb Calendar arseweb.com 2019-01-17 19 January 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190119174217/http://www.arseweb.com/cgi-bin/p?00-01/calendar.awf dead They first played Boreham Wood on 14 July, ending in a surprising, but disappointing 1–1 draw. They won against Barnet on 22 July,https://www.skysports.com/arsenal-results/2000-01 Arsenal (Sky Sports) Sky Sports en 2019-01-17 before heading abroad to play Mainz 05 on 30 July in a 2–0 victory.http://www.thearsenalhistory.com/?p=14339 Every Arsenal Game in "On This Day" Order Andy Kelly 2017-01-28 The Arsenal History en-GB 2019-01-17 Arsenal also took part in the 2000 Amsterdam Tournament, taking place from 3 to 5 August, however losing both games to Barcelona and Ajax, eventually finishing bottom of the group.https://www.rsssf.org/tablesa/amsterdam.html Amsterdam Tournament Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation 2019-01-17 The end of their pre-season ended on a more positive note with victories against both Dunfermline Athletic, and a 7–0 thrashing of Stevenage for their last game of the pre-season on 12 August. Match details Boreham Wood vs. Arsenal 14 July 2000 Friendly 1-1 http://www.arseweb.com/00-01/reports/140700.html Boreham Wood Selby Arsenal Lauren Meadow Park Borehamwood DBarnet vs. Arsenal 22 July 2000 Friendly 0-1 https://www.skysports.com/football/barnet-vs-arsenal/113489 Barnet Arsenal Pennant Underhill Stadium London 3,938 WMainz 05 vs. Arsenal 30 July 2000 Friendly 0-2 Mainz 05 Arsenal Lauren Kanu Bruchwegstadion Mainz, Germany 4,533 WDunfermline Athletic vs. Arsenal 9 August 2000 Friendly 0-3 https://www.skysports.com/football/dunfmline-vs-arsenal/113533 Dunfermline Athletic Arsenal Henry LjungbergKanu East End Park Dunfermline, Scotland WStevenage vs. Arsenal 12 August 2000 Friendly 0-7 Stevenage Arsenal Henry Bergkamp Parlour Kanu Broadhall Way Stevenage W Amsterdam tournament 2000 Amsterdam Tournament Arsenal joined Barcelona and Lazio taking part in the annual Amsterdam tournament, hosted by Ajax at their home stadium. Within this tournament, each team plays two games where 3 points is given for a win, 1 point for a draw, and 0 for a loss. However an additional point is also granted for every goal scored.Veronese, Andrea; Stokkermans, Karel (9 July 2009). "Amsterdam Tournament". Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation (RSSSF) Retrieved 17 January 2019 Barcelona v. Arsenal 3 August 2000 Amsterdam Tournament 2-1 http://www.rsssf.com/tablesa/amsterdam.html#00 FC Barcelona Guardiola 3 penCocu 39 Arsenal Danilevicius 33 Amsterdam Arena Amsterdam, Netherlands 50,000 LAjax vs. Arsenal 5 August 2000 Amsterdam Tournament 2-0 http://www.rsssf.com/tablesa/amsterdam.html#00 Ajax Arveladze 38Hosé 89 Arsenal Amsterdam Arena Amsterdam, Netherlands 51,000 L Results With 2 losses and just 1 goal scored, Arsenal finished bottom of the table. Barcelona and Ajax finished with a draw and a win each, but with Barcelona storming the top of the table with 5 goals, they won the overall competition. ARS Premier League 2000–01 FA Premier League August–October Arsenal opened the league season away to Sunderland on 19 August 2000. A second-half header from Niall Quinn was enough to earn the home team victory, in a match where Arsenal wasted numerous chances to equalise.https://www.theguardian.com/football/2000/aug/21/match.sport The Guardian London 21 August 2000 2 August 2012 Brodkin Jon Cracks show as Arsenal suffer from tunnel vision Patrick Vieira was sent off for swiping his forearm at defender Darren Williams in injury time and Wenger was involved in an altercation with fourth official Paul Taylor in the stadium tunnel. He was later charged with "alleged threatening behaviour and physical intimidation"Wenger hit by 12-match dug-out ban https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/competitions/premier-league/4773429/Wenger-hit-by-12-match-dug-out-ban.html Christopher Davies The Daily Telegraph London 11 October 2000 5 August 2012 and found guilty by a FA disciplinary commission.Wenger was initially given a 12-match touchline ban and a fine of four weeks' salary. He successfully appealed but was reprimanded and fined £10,000 for his actions.FA drop 12-match touchline ban on Wenger https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/arsenal/2998039/FA-drop-12-match-touchline-ban-on-Wenger.html Christopher Davies The Daily Telegraph London 2 February 2001 5 August 2012 lower-alpha Right back Lauren scored on his debut for Arsenal against Liverpool two days after; Vieira was dismissed off the pitch for the second successive game, with Liverpool being reduced to nine men when midfielders Gary McAllister and Dietmar Hamann were also shown red cards.Arsenal find way through red mist Matt Dickinson 21 The Times London 22 August 2000 In Vieira's final match before his five-match suspension, he scored two goals against Charlton Athletic at Highbury in a 5–3 win.Vieira finds comfort in French connection Alyson Rudd 23 The Times London 28 August 2000 Arsenal earned a point away to Chelsea in the first week of Septemberhttps://www.theguardian.com/football/2000/sep/07/match.sport The Guardian London 7 September 2000 5 August 2012 Lacey David Silvinho strike stuns Chelsea and drew 1–1 against Bradford City.Arsenal's failings prove hard to defend Kevin McCarra 25 The Times London 11 September 2000 Although the team beat Coventry City 2–1,Vernazza's sense of fun brings guarded optimism Alyson Rudd 23 The Times London 18 September 2000 they needed a late goal scored by Dennis Bergkamp to draw away against promoted Ipswich Town.Arsenal forced to dig deep to discover way past Bramble Russell Kempson 22 The Times London 25 September 2000 A "spectacular" goal by Henry against Manchester United on 1 October 2000 inflicted the champions their first league defeat of the season.http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/949857.stm BBC Sport 1 October 2000 2 August 2012 United beaten by Henry brilliance The Frenchman scored after receiving a pass from Gilles Grimandi in the 30th minute; with his back to goal he flicked the ball up before pivoting to strike the ball over goalkeeper Fabian Barthez.https://www.theguardian.com/football/2000/oct/02/match.sport13 The Guardian London 2 October 2000 1 August 2012 Lacey David Henry genius takes United down a peg Henry scored the winning goal against Aston Villa the following weekhttps://www.theguardian.com/football/2000/oct/16/match.sport8 The Guardian London 22 October 2000 1 August 2012 Brodkin Jon Harris lives in fear of the drop and a further league victory, away at West Ham United moved Arsenal level on points with Manchester United.https://www.theguardian.com/football/2000/oct/22/match.sport6 The Observer London 22 October 2000 1 August 2012 Callow Nick More woe for Rio The month ended with a 5–0 win against Manchester City.https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/competitions/premier-league/4774646/Henry-wreaks-havoc-on-City.html The Sunday Telegraph London 29 October 2000 2 August 2012 Malam Colin Henry wreaks havoc on City November–February A penalty scored by Henry against Middlesbrough ensured a fifth successive league win for Arsenal.Middlesbrough receive yet another kick in the teeth David McVay S5 The Times London 6 November 2000 They were held to a stalemate against Derby County;Delap's lapses let fatigued Arsenal off the hook Kevin McCarra S4 The Times London 13 November 2000 this was followed by defeat at Goodison Park away to Everton in which Wenger called the team performance as "not acceptable".Arsenal pay as their minds drift http://www.toffeeweb.com/season/00-01/reports/arsenal_h.asp Oliver Kay The Times London 20 November 2000 8 August 2012 Arsenal lost their second consecutive league match against Leeds United when a deflected Olivier Dacourt free-kick went past goalkeeper Alex Manninger and into his net.Arsenal have to settle for second best Matt Dickinson 20 The Times London 27 November 2000 A win against Southampton Ground control impairs Arsenal Alyson Rudd 39 The Times London 4 December 2000 came before a 5–0 victory at home to Newcastle United where Ray Parlour scored a hat-trick.Parlour announces return to title race for Arsenal Alyson Rudd 35 The Times London 11 December 2000 "We are not in March yet and the season is already over. I cannot be very proud of that. This hurts." Arsène Wenger after Arsenal's defeat to Manchester United, February 2001Yorke leads way as lethal United humiliate Arsenal https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/manchester-united/2999588/Yorke-leads-way-as-lethal-United-humiliate-Arsenal.html The Daily Telegraph London Henry Winter 25 February 2001 28 August 2012 260px The Christmas period began with a 1–1 draw against local rivals Tottenham Hotspur.Vieira keeps United within range Russell Kempson 33 The Times London 19 December 2000 A 4–0 defeat away to Liverpool concerned Wenger, who noted a lack of goals being problematic: "It has been our problem all season. We so very rarely score two in a match, and that makes life very difficult."Arsenal on recovery mission https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/arsenal-on-recovery-mission-6357242.html Evening Standard London 24 December 2000 8 August 2012 Henry scored a hat-trick in a 6–1 win at home to Leicester City on Boxing Day.Henry's Highbury hatful https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/leicester-city/2995294/Henrys-Highbury-hatful.html The Daily Telegraph London Christopher Davies 26 December 2000 31 August 2012 A draw against Sunderland, having been 2–0 up at half time meant Arsenal ended the calendar year in second place, eight points behind Manchester United.McCann makes Arsenal suffer https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/sunderland/2995513/McCann-makes-Arsenal-suffer.html The Daily Telegraph London Colin Malam 30 December 2000 31 August 2012 Charlton Athletic recorded their first victory over Arsenal in 44 years, on New Year's Day; Jonatan Johansson scored the winning goal in the first half.Wenger on spot after penalty miss hands Charlton spoils David Powell 33 The Times London 2 January 2001 Back-to-back draws, first at ChelseaArsenal lose their way again Kevin McCarra 29 The Times London 15 January 2001 and then Leicester City,Captain issues orders but Gunners misfire https://www.theguardian.com/football/2001/jan/22/match.leicestercity The Guardian London Russell Thomas 30 December 2000 31 August 2012 preceded a 2–0 win against Bradford City.Gunners ease into second gear https://www.theguardian.com/football/2001/jan/31/match.bradford The Guardian London David Lacey 30 December 2000 31 August 2012 Bergkamp scored the winning goal at Coventry City; it was the club's first away win since November.Bergkamp rises above mediocre fare to secure points https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/arsenal/2998130/Bergkamp-rises-above-mediocre-fare-to-secure-points.html The Daily Telegraph London Rory Collins 3 February 2001 31 August 2012 A 1–0 victory at home to Ipswich Town on 10 February 2001 moved the club five points clear of Liverpool.Adams shines away from glare of national spotlight Alyson Rudd 35 The Times London 12 February 2000 Arsenal faced Manchester United at Old Trafford, needing a win to realistically have a chance of winning the league. Striker Dwight Yorke scored in the second minute for the home team, before Henry equalised.United hit Arsenal for six https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/manchester-united/2999656/United-hit-Arsenal-for-six.html The Daily Telegraph London 25 February 2001 31 August 2012 They conceded within 60 seconds, when Igors Stepanovs played Yorke onside to put the ball past Seaman. He completed his hat-trick, before Roy Keane, Ole Gunnar Solskjær and Teddy Sheringham each scored to compound a 6–1 loss – Arsenal's biggest defeat in the Premier League. Wenger rued the performance, saying "...we were very naive and gave too much freedom to United. No one communicated." March–May Wiltord scored a hat-trick in Arsenal's 3–0 win over West Ham United on 3 March 2001.Wiltord restores normal service https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/arsenal/3000021/Wiltord-restores-normal-service.html Clive White The Daily Telegraph London 3 March 2001 20 September 2012 A scoreless draw at Aston VillaGrim for Grimandi in stalemate https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/aston-villa/3001151/Grim-for-Grimandi-in-stalemate.html Henry Winter The Sunday Telegraph London 18 March 2001 20 September 2012 was followed with a 2–0 win against Tottenham Hotspur; both clubs observed a minute's silence before the game, in honour of former Arsenal midfielder David Rocastle, who died at age 33.Vieira gives Hoddle a reality check https://www.theguardian.com/football/2001/apr/02/match.sport8 The Guardian London David Lacey 2 April 2001 20 September 2012 Arsenal rested several first-teamers for the trip to Manchester City and won the match 4–0.City tumble towards trap door https://www.theguardian.com/football/2001/apr/12/match.sport3 The Guardian London Dominic Fifield 12 April 2001 20 September 2012 However, defeat to Middlesbrough three days after handed the league championship to Manchester United, for the third consecutive season.Wenger sees no end to the monopoly https://www.theguardian.com/football/2001/apr/16/match.sport5 The Guardian London Martin Thorpe 16 April 2001 19 September 2012 Wenger refuted criticism over the team's league performance, and said, "It's not just Arsenal's responsibility to push Manchester United. There are 10 to 15 teams with the potential quality of Arsenal." Following their exit in the Champions League in midweek, Arsenal beat Everton 4–1 on 21 April 2001.Grimandi's rare goal cures Arsenal's hangover https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/everton/3003768/Grimandis-rare-goal-cures-Arsenals-hangover.html Roy Collins The Daily Telegraph London 21 April 2001 20 September 2012 They moved four points clear in second with a further win, this time away at Derby County.Derby on the brink as Pires keeps Arsenal on course https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/derby-county/3004301/Derby-on-the-brink-as-Pires-keeps-Arsenal-on-course.html Clive White The Daily Telegraph London 28 April 2001 20 September 2012 Wiltord scored the winning goal against Leeds United to secure a Champions League place for Arsenal;Arsenal secure place at Europe's top table https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/leeds-united/3004770/Arsenal-secure-place-at-Europes-top-table.html Patrick Barclay The Daily Telegraph London 5 May 2001 20 September 2012 a draw against Newcastle United confirmed the club as runners-up for the third season running.Silver medal for Gunners https://www.theguardian.com/football/2001/may/16/match.sport The Guardian London John Wardle 16 May 2001 19 September 2012 Arsenal ended their league campaign against Southampton, in the final match played at The Dell. With the score 2–2 in the 89th minute, striker Matthew Le Tissier volleyed the ball from inside the penalty box and over goalkeeper Alex Manninger, to win the match for the home team.The Dell tolls for Arsenal https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/southampton/3005730/The-Dell-tolls-for-Arsenal.html Roy Collins The Daily Telegraph London 19 May 2001 20 September 2012 Match details 1 19 August 2000 Sunderland 1–0 Report Arsenal Quinn 53 Sunderland Stadium of Light 46,347 Steve Dunn L 2 21 August 2000 Arsenal 2–0 Report Liverpool Lauren 8Henry 89 London Highbury 38,014 Graham Poll W 3 26 August 2000 Arsenal 5–3 Report Charlton Athletic Vieira 19 61Henry 46 67Sylvinho 89 24 30 Hunt58 Stuart London Highbury 38,025 Stephen Lodge W 4 6 September 2000 Chelsea 2–2 Report Arsenal Hasselbaink 31Zola 58 76 Henry86 Sylvinho London Stamford Bridge 34,923 Mike Riley D 5 9 September 2000 Bradford City 1–1 Report Arsenal McCall 10 66 Cole Bradford Valley Parade 17,160 Alan Wiley D 6 16 September 2000 Arsenal 2–1 Report Coventry City Wiltord 24Vernazza 72 80 Hadji London Highbury 37,794 Mike Dean W 7 23 September 2000 Ipswich Town 1–1 Report Arsenal Stewart 49 84 Bergkamp Ipswich Portman Road 22,030 Paul Durkin D 8 1 October 2000 Arsenal 1–0 Report Manchester United Henry 30 London Highbury 38,146 Graham Barber W 9 14 October 2000 Arsenal 1–0 Report Aston Villa Henry 61 London Highbury 38,042 Rob Harris W 10 21 October 2000 West Ham United 1–2 Report Arsenal Pearce 56 12 Pires21 o.g. Ferdinand London Boleyn Ground 26,034 Dermot Gallagher W 11 28 October 2000 Arsenal 5–0 Report Manchester City Cole 44Bergkamp 52Wiltord 75Henry 82 88 London Highbury 38,049 Rob Styles W 12 4 November 2000 Middlesbrough 0–1 Report Arsenal 25 pen. Henry Middlesbrough Riverside Stadium 29,541 Andy D'Urso W 13 11 November 2000 Arsenal 0–0 Report Derby County London Highbury 37,679 Stephen Lodge D 14 18 November 2000 Everton 2–0 Report Arsenal Cadamarteri 54K. Campbell 73 Liverpool Goodison Park 33,106 Mike Riley L 15 26 November 2000 Leeds United 1–0 Report Arsenal Dacourt 56 Leeds Elland Road 38,084 Dermot Gallagher L 16 2 December 2000 Arsenal 1–0 Report Southampton Lundekvam 85 o.g London Highbury 38,036 Steve Dunn W 17 9 December 2000 Arsenal 5–0 Report Newcastle United Henry 13Parlour 16 86 90+3Kanu 52 London Highbury 38,052 Mike Dean W 18 18 December 2000 Tottenham Hotspur 1–1 Report Arsenal Rebrov 31 89 Vieira London White Hart Lane 36,062 Jeff Winter D 19 23 December 2000 Liverpool 4–0 Report Arsenal Gerrard 11Owen 62Barmby 71Fowler 90+1 Liverpool Anfield 44,144 Paul Durkin L 20 26 December 2000 Arsenal 6–1 Report Leicester City Henry 35 66 82Vieira 50Ljungberg 75 Adams 90 54 Akinbiyi London Highbury 38,007 Dermot Gallagher W 21 30 December 2000 Arsenal 2–2 Report Sunderland Vieira 5Dixon 40 53 pen. Phillips83 McCann London Highbury 38,026 Graham Barber D 22 1 January 2001 Charlton Athletic 1–0 Report Arsenal Johansson 39 London The Valley 20,043 Graham Poll L 23 13 January 2001 Arsenal 1–1 Report Chelsea Pires 3 62 Terry London Highbury 38,071 David Elleray D 24 20 January 2001 Leicester City 0–0 Report Arsenal Leicester Filbert Street 21,872 Barry Knight D 25 30 January 2001 Arsenal 2–0 Report Bradford City Parlour 17Lauren 26 London Highbury 37,318 Clive Wilkes W 26 3 February 2001 Coventry City 0–1 Report Arsenal Bergkamp 78 Coventry Highfield Road 22,035 Mike Dean W 27 10 February 2001 Arsenal 1–0 Report Ipswich Town Henry 67 London Highbury 38,011 Rob Harris W 28 25 February 2001 Manchester United 6–1 Report Arsenal Yorke 3 18 22Keane 26Solskjær 38Sheringham 90+1 Henry 16 Manchester Old Trafford 67,535 Paul Durkin L 29 3 March 2001 Arsenal 3–0 Report West Ham United Wiltord 6 13 39 London Highbury 38,071 Mike Riley (referee) W 30 18 March 2001 Aston Villa 0–0 Report Arsenal Birmingham Villa Park 36,111 Barry Knight D 31 31 March 2001 Arsenal 2–0 Report Tottenham Hotspur Pires 70Henry 87 London Highbury 38,121 Paul Durkin W 32 11 April 2001 Manchester City 0–4 Report Arsenal 8 16 Ljungberg8 Wiltord36 Kanu Manchester Maine Road 33,444 Neale Barry W 33 14 April 2001 Arsenal 0–3 Report Middlesbrough 34 o.g. Edu38 o.g. Sylvinho58 Ricard London Highbury 37,879 Paul Durkin L 34 21 April 2001 Arsenal 4–1 Report Everton Ljungberg 21Grimandi 55Wiltord 67Henry 87 24 K. Campbell London Highbury 38,029 Dermot Gallagher W 35 28 April 2001 Derby County 1–2 Report Arsenal Eranio 45+2 21 Kanu80 Pires Derby Pride Park Stadium 29,567 Graham Barber W 36 5 May 2001 Arsenal 2–1 Report Leeds United Ljungberg 17Wiltord 56 58 Harte London Highbury 38,142 Peter Jones W 37 15 May 2001 Newcastle United 0–0 Report Arsenal Newcastle upon Tyne St James' Park 50,729 Alan Wiley D 38 19 May 2001 Southampton 3–2 Report Arsenal Kachloul 46 61Le Tissier 89 28 Cole54 Ljungberg Southampton The Dell, Southampton 15,252 Paul Taylor L Classification ARS Results summary 15 3 1 45 13 5 7 7 18 25 http://www.statto.com/football/stats/england/premier-league/2000-2001 Premier League – 2000–01 Statto Organisation 26 October 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121102144411/http://www.statto.com/football/stats/england/premier-league/2000-2001 2 November 2012 live October 2012 Results by round table b Round Ground A/H/H/A/A/H/A/H/H/A/H/A/H/A/A/H/H/A/A/H/H/A/H/A/H/A/H/A/H/A/H/A/H/H/A/H/A/A Result L/W/W/D/D/W/D/W/W/W/W/W/D/L/L/W/W/D/L/W/D/L/D/D/W/W/W/L/W/D/W/W/L/W/W/W/D/L Position 14/7/1/4/5/2/3/3/2/2/2/2/2/2/2/2/2/2/2/2/2/3/3/2/2/2/2/2/2/2/2/2/2/2/2/2/2/2 Home Away green2 Win yellow2 Draw red2 Loss 1st 2nd 3rd red1 http://www.statto.com/football/teams/arsenal/2000-2001 Arsenal – 2000–01 Statto Organisation 26 October 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20130324131024/http://www.statto.com/football/teams/arsenal/2000-2001 24 March 2013 live June 2012 FA Cup 2000–01 FA Cup Arsenal entered the FA Cup in the third round, receiving a bye as a Premier League club. Their opening match was a 1–0 victory against Carlisle United; Wiltord scored the winning goal in the 22nd minute.Wily Wiltord helps Arsenal maintain the class divide https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/2995947/Wily-Wiltord-helps-Arsenal-maintain-the-class-divide.html Colin Malam The Daily Telegraph London 6 January 2001 26 October 2012 At Loftus Road, a 6–0 away win at Queens Park Rangers in the fourth round represented Wenger's "best win as Arsenal manager" and the club's best away win in the FA Cup for 64 years.Arsenal question Wenger's priorities https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/arsenal/2997615/Arsenal-question-Wengers-priorities.html John Ley The Daily Telegraph London 28 January 2001 26 October 2012 Wiltord, who started the match against Chelsea as a substitute, came off the bench to score twice in the second half and sent Arsenal into the quarter-finals, where they enjoyed a comfortable win against Blackburn Rovers of the First Division.Wiltord picks Chelsea's pocket https://www.theguardian.com/football/2001/feb/19/match.sport David Lacey The Guardian London 19 February 2001 26 October 2012 Arsenal was drawn against Tottenham Hotspur in the semi-final and it was their rivals who had taken the lead in the 14th minute.Pinpoint Pires has the final say https://www.theguardian.com/football/2001/apr/09/match.sport3 David Lacey The Guardian London 9 April 2001 14 October 2018 Vieira equalised before several players – "Pires, Parlour and Wiltord continued to squander chances". With 17 minutes remaining in the match, Pires scored via a tap-in to secure Arsenal's passage into the final. Final 2001 FA Cup Final In the final against Liverpool, played at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff, Arsenal began the brighter of the two teams, before being denied two penalty shouts – one involving Stéphane Henchoz, who cleared Henry's shot with his hand.Owen spikes the Gunners https://www.theguardian.com/football/2001/may/13/match.sport Paul Wilson The Observer London 13 May 2001 31 January 2013 In the 72nd minute, Arsenal took a "deserved" lead, when Pires played Ljungberg clean through to round goalkeeper Sander Westerveld and shoot. Liverpool equalised nine minutes after, through a Gary McAllister free-kick, which was not cleared properly by Arsenal; Michael Owen "waited for the loose ball to come down before drilling a rebound into Seaman's bottom right corner". Owen scored in the 88th minute, outpacing both Adams and Dixon to shoot the ball into the bottom right corner of the goalnet. The defeat prompted Wenger to admit new players would be brought in during the transfer window.http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/fa_cup/1327326.stm Wenger targets fresh blood 13 May 2001 11 July 2010 BBC Sport Third round 6 January 2001 Carlisle United 0–1 Report Arsenal Wiltord 22 Carlisle Brunton Park 15,300 Stephen Lodge W Fourth round 27 January 2001 Queens Park Rangers 0–6 Report Arsenal Plummer 32 o.g.Wiltord 33 56Rose 49 o.g.Pires 58Bergkamp 74 London Loftus Road 19,003 Neale Barry W Fifth round 18 February 2001 Arsenal 3–1 Report Chelsea Henry 52 penWiltord 74 85 Hasselbaink 62 London Highbury 38,096 Graham Barber W Quarter-finals 10 March 2001 Arsenal 3–0 Report Blackburn Rovers Wiltord 2Adams 5Pires 36 London Highbury 36,304 Jeff Winter W Semi-finals 8 April 2001 Arsenal 2–1 Report Tottenham Hotspur Vieira 33Pires 74 Doherty 14 Manchester Old Trafford 63,541 Graham Poll W Final 12 May 2001 Arsenal 1–2 Report Liverpool Ljungberg 72 Owen 83 88 Cardiff Millennium Stadium 72,500 Steve Dunn L Football League Cup 2000–01 Football League Cup Together, with the other clubs playing in European football, Arsenal entered the Football League Cup in the third round, where they were drawn at home to fellow Premier League club Ipswich Town. Despite dominating territorial advantage, the Arsenal team were beaten 2–1 – the winning goal scored late by substitute James Scowcroft.Ipswich spike Gunners https://www.theguardian.com/football/2000/nov/02/match.sport The Guardian London Martin Thorpe 2 November 2000 19 September 2012 Third round 1 November 2000 Arsenal 1–2 Report Ipswich Town Stepanovs 44 Clapham 2 Scowcroft 89 London Highbury 26,105 Jeff Winter L UEFA Champions League 2000–01 UEFA Champions League First group stage 2000–01 UEFA Champions League#First group stage Arsenal won their first three matches in Group B, against Sparta Prague, Shakhtar Donetsk and Lazio.Lazio cop a lacing from Ljungberg David Lacey https://www.theguardian.com/football/2000/may/07/match.sport The Guardian 28 September 2000 26 October 2012 The club secured qualification into the second group stage with a 1–1 draw away at Lazio,Pires conquers Arsenal's stage fright Russell Kempson The Times London 18 October 2000 before a win against Sparta Prague and defeat to Shakhtar Donetsk to end the first group stage with 13 points. Arsenal finished top of Group B due to a better head-to-head record.Rangers and Monaco bow out, Lyon squeak through Chris Wright Agence France Presse 8 November 2000 Group B n ARS 1 12 September 2000 Sparta Prague CZE 0–1 ENG Arsenal Sylvinho 33 Prague Letná 17,666 Gilles Veissière (France) W 2 20 September 2000 Arsenal ENG 3–2 Report UKR Shakhtar Donetsk Wiltord 45Keown 85 90 Bakharev 26Vorobey 29 London Highbury 33,922 Hartmut Strampe (Germany) W 3 27 September 2000 Arsenal ENG 2–0 Report ITA Lazio Ljungberg 43 56 London Highbury 34,521 José García Aranda (Spain) W 4 17 October 2000 Lazio ITA 1–1 Report ENG Arsenal Nedvěd 25 Pires 88 Rome Stadio Olimpico 40,151 Hellmut Krug (Germany) D 5 25 October 2000 Arsenal ENG 4–2 Report CZE Sparta Prague Parlour 5Lauren 8Dixon 35Kanu 51 Labant 40 pen.Rosický 90 London Highbury 34,397 Alain Hamer (Luxembourg) W 6 7 November 2000 Shakhtar Donetsk UKR 3–0 Report ENG Arsenal Atelkin 34Vorobey 57Byelik 66 Donetsk Shakhtar Stadium 30,000 Knud Erik Fisker (Denmark) L Second group stage 2000–01 UEFA Champions League#Second group stage Arsenal succumbed to a 4–1 defeat in their opening match against Spartak Moscow, which was the biggest loss inflicted on the club in 18 years.Arsenal freeze after sizzling start https://www.theguardian.com/football/2000/nov/23/championsleague.sport The Guardian London Jon Brodkin 23 November 2000 1 February 2013 The team let slip a two-goal lead against Bayern Munich at Highbury on 5 December 2000,Champions League: Arsenal surrender advantage https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/arsenal/2994021/Champions-League-Arsenal-surrender-advantage.html The Daily Telegraph London Christopher Davies 5 December 2000 1 February 2013 before winning 1–0 at Olympique Lyonnais to keep their aspirations of qualifying for the quarter-finals attainable.Henry gives a striking French lesson https://www.theguardian.com/football/2001/feb/14/championsleague.sport3 The Guardian London Jon Brodkin 14 February 2001 1 February 2013 In the reverse fixture, an equaliser scored by Edmílson in the last minute of normal time prompted Wenger to rue fatigue and the absence of captain Adams.Bayern loom large for Arsenal; German threat awaits Gunners after late blow Michael Hart 44 Evening Standard London 22 February 2001 Arsenal defeated Spartak Moscow by a solitary goal and in spite of losing to Bayern Munich on 14 March 2001, Lyon's draw with Spartak Moscow meant Arsenal qualified for the quarter-finals by the head-to-head rule.Henry keeps Arsenal afloat https://www.theguardian.com/football/2001/mar/07/newsstory.sport6 The Guardian London Jon Brodkin 7 March 2001 1 February 2013Champions League: Arsenal ride luck to squeeze into quarter-finals https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/arsenal/3000815/Champions-League-Arsenal-ride-luck-to-squeeze-into-quarter-finals.html The Daily Telegraph London Henry Winter 14 March 2001 1 February 2013 Group C n ARS 1 22 November 2000 17:00 Spartak Moscow RUS 4–1 Report ENG Arsenal Marcão 29 51Titov 77Robson 82 Sylvinho 2 Moscow Luzhniki Stadium 63,000 Pierluigi Collina (Italy) L 2 5 December 2000 20:45 Arsenal ENG 2–2 Report GER Bayern Munich Henry 4Kanu 55 Tarnat 56Scholl 66 London Highbury 35,318 Stefano Braschi (Switzerland) D 3 13 February 2001 20:45 Lyon FRA 0–1 Report ENG Arsenal Henry 59 Lyon Stade de Gerland 42,000 Urs Meier (Italy) W 4 21 February 2001 20:45 Arsenal ENG 1–1 Report FRA Lyon Bergkamp 33 Edmílson 90 London Highbury 34,303 Ľuboš Michel (Slovakia) D 5 6 March 2001 20:45 Arsenal ENG 1–0 Report RUS Spartak Moscow Henry 82 London Highbury 35,296 Rune Pedersen (Norway) W 6 14 March 2001 20:45 Bayern Munich GER 1–0 Report ENG Arsenal Élber 10 Munich Olympiastadion 58,000 Anders Frisk (Sweden) L Knockout stage 2000–01 UEFA Champions League#Knockout stage Quarter-finals Arsenal faced Spanish club Valencia and won 2–1 at Highbury in the first leg, with goals scored by Henry and Parlour.https://www.theguardian.com/football/2001/apr/05/championsleague.sport Parlour leads Arsenal fightback Jon Brodkin The Guardian London 5 April 2001 1 August 2012 The team however were beaten 1–0 at the Estadio Mestalla, thus being knocked-out on away goals.http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/champions_league/1281080.stm Valencia oust Arsenal BBC Sport 17 April 2001 24 May 2012 First leg 4 April 2001 20:45 Arsenal ENG 2–1 Report ESP Valencia Henry 58Parlour 60 Ayala 41 Highbury London 35,104 Dick Jol (Netherlands) W Second leg 17 April 2001 20:45 Valencia ESP 1–0 2–2 Report ENG Arsenal Carew 76 Mestalla Stadium Valencia 48,000 Kim Milton Nielsen (Denmark) L Valencia won on away goals. Player statistics Numbers in parentheses denote appearances as substitute. Players with name struck through and marked Left club during playing season left the club during the playing season. No.Pos.Nat.NamePremier LeagueFA CupLeague CupChampions LeagueTotalDisciplineAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals13px|Booked|alt=A yellow rectangular card13px|Sent off|alt=A red rectangular card1GKENGDavid Seaman2405000100390102DFENGLee Dixon26 (3)1600011143 (3)2403DFLATIgors Stepanovs90301100131304MFFRAPatrick Vieira28 (2)55 (1)10012045 (3)6825DFENGMartin Keown280200092392806DFENGTony Adams261410080382807MFFRARobert Pires29 (4)4630011 (1)145 (5)8208MFSWEFreddie Ljungberg25 (5)64 (1)10010 (3)238 (9)96010FWNEDDennis Bergkamp19 (6)34 (1)1003 (2)126 (9)50011FWFRASylvain Wiltord20 (7)85 (1)6103 (10)129 (18)150012DFCMRLauren15 (3)240006 (5)125 (8)36013GKAUTAlex Manninger1101000201400014FWFRAThierry Henry27 (8)173 (1)10014444 (9)229015MFENGRay Parlour28 (5)43 (1)0009 (1)240 (7)49016DFBRASylvinho23 (1)21 (2)0006 (1)230 (4)43017MFBRAEdu2 (3)000(1)0002 (3)00018DFFRAGilles Grimandi28 (2)12 (1)0008038 (3)14119MFGERStefan Malz(1)0(2)00000(3)00020DFENGMatthew Upson(2)00010102 (2)00021FWLITTomas Danilevičius(2)0(1)00000(3)00022DFUKROleh Luzhnyi16 (3)020008026 (2)01023DFARGNelson Vivas3 (9)01 (2)0103 (4)08 (15)00024GKENGJohn Lukic30000010400025FWNGRNwankwo Kanu13 (14)3(1)00011 (3)224 (18)51027FWLBRChristopher Wreh Left club during playing season0000(1)000(1)01028FWIREGraham Barrett00001000100029DFENGAshley Cole15 (2)35 (1)0108 (1)029 (4)36030MFENGPaolo Vernazza Left club during playing season(2)10010(1)01 (3)10031GKENGStuart Taylor00001000100032DFENGRhys Weston Left club during playing season00001000100035MFGERMoritz Volz00001000100036MFENGJermaine Pennant00001000100038MFGERAlberto Méndez0000(1)000(1)00038MFENGLee Canoville0000(1)000(1)000 Source: See also English football 2000–01 in English football List of Arsenal F.C. seasons References September 2013 Arsenal 2000-01