1999–2000 Arsenal F.C. season

English football club season January 2014 May 2020 Arsenal F.C. 1999–2000 Peter Hill-Wood Arsène Wenger Highbury (home domestic and UEFA Cup matches) Wembley Stadium (home UEFA Champions League matches) FA Premier League 2nd FA Cup Fourth round League Cup Fourth round FA Charity Shield Winners UEFA Champions League Group stage UEFA Cup Runners-up Thierry Henry (17) Thierry Henry (26) 73,336 vs Fiorentina (27 October 1999) 15,239 vs Preston North End (12 October 1999) 38,033 (in all competitions)Arsenal first team line up (1999–2000) http://thearsenalhistory.com/stat/aftlu.htm The Arsenal History 19 March 2013 15 July 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160715102949/http://thearsenalhistory.com/stat/aftlu.htm dead Note: Information is in the section 1999–2000. 1998–99 2000–01 _arsenal9899h _arsenal9899h _arsenal9899h _arsenal9899h _arsenalh9800 FFFFFF FF0000 FFFFFF FFFFFF FF0000 _arsenal9900a _arsenal9900a _arsenal9900a _arsenal9900a FFFF00 FFFF00 FFFF00 000040 000040 The 1999–2000 season was Arsenal's eighth season in the FA Premier League and their 74th 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 league, 18 points behind Manchester United. Arsenal exited both domestic cup competitions on penalties, being eliminated by Leicester City in a FA Cup fourth round replay and by Middlesbrough at the same stage of the Football League Cup. For the second consecutive season Arsenal failed to progress past the group stage of the UEFA Champions League; a third-place finish, however, earned them a consolation place in the UEFA Cup. Arsenal eventually reached the final to play Galatasaray in Copenhagen – the match was overshadowed by altercations between both sets of supporters. Arsenal lost 4–1 on penalties after a goalless draw. A number of signings were made by Arsenal in the summer transfer window, namely defenders Sylvinho and Oleh Luzhnyi and striker Thierry Henry, who joined from Juventus on a club record fee. Davor Šuker departed Real Madrid to sign for Arsenal, following Nicolas Anelka's move in the opposite direction. Steve Bould left Arsenal to play for Sunderland, while Stephen Hughes signed for Everton in the spring. Inconsistent performances in the league, particularly away from home, meant Arsenal never posed a serious threat to Manchester United, the reigning champions. Midfielder Patrick Vieira was suspended from playing for much of late autumn after a confrontation with West Ham United player Neil Ruddock. In October, Arsenal notably staged a comeback against Chelsea, with Nwankwo Kanu scoring a hat-trick in the final 15 minutes of the game. A run of eight straight wins between March and May propelled Arsenal from fifth to second and the team finished on 73 points. 3 Background 1998–99 Arsenal F.C. season Arsenal ended the previous season as runners-up to Manchester United in the FA Premier League. The club made an indifferent start to the campaign as reigning league champions and failed to progress past the group stages of the UEFA Champions League. After defeat to Aston Villa in December 1998, Arsenal embarked on a 19 match unbeaten run (21 in all competitions) to climb up the league table. The run in all competitions ended against Manchester United in a FA Cup semi-final replay. In April, Arsenal moved to the top of the Premier League after beating Middlesbrough 6–1, albeit having played a match more than Manchester United. A 3–1 away win against Tottenham Hotspur put Arsenal three points clear as United drew to Liverpool on the same night. Going into the final two matches of the season, both clubs were on the same points, but Arsenal's defeat to Leeds United all but ended their chances of retaining the title.Arsenal – summary of the 1998/99 season http://www.arseweb.com/history/faq/faq99.html Arseweb 2 December 2013 7 December 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131207133412/http://www.arseweb.com/history/faq/faq99.html dead At the start of the 1999–2000 season, Arsenal ended its long-standing kit sponsorship with JVC.JVC switch off 63 The Mirror London 11 December 1998 The club signed a three-year deal with SEGA as replacement, worth £10 million.Arsenal's £10m deal 84 Evening Standard London 22 April 1999 The SEGA Dreamcast name was carried on the home kit, while SEGA was embroidered on the new yellow away kit. Transfers Frenchman Rémi Garde retired from career football at the end of the 1998–99 season.Perry in £5.5m transfer to Spurs Adrian Curtis 88 Evening Standard London 10 June 1999 Kaba Diawara left Arsenal six months after joining to sign for Marseille. Defender Steve Bould moved to Sunderland for an estimated fee of £500,000, which ended his 11-year association with Arsenal. The player felt it was the "right decision" as he wanted first-team football.It's Gunner be odd taking on my pals Martin Howey 61 The Mirror London 14 August 1999 In May 1999, Nicolas Anelka stated his desire to leave Arsenal and cited the English media as a reason for wanting to leave the club as they caused him "enormous problems on a personal level".Anelka saga takes new twist http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sport/football/346710.stm BBC News BBC 19 May 1999 13 January 2014 Lazio was interested in signing the player, but the Italian club refused to pay Arsenal's asking price of £23 million.Anelka: The story so far ... http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sport/football/405221.stm BBC News BBC 2 August 1999 13 January 2014 After Real Madrid reopened negotiations with Arsenal and Anelka, a deal was finally reached on 1 August 1999 and the player signed for the club, the next day. Arsenal sought to strengthen the squad's attacking options first by signing Davor Šuker from Real Madrid; the player was prepared to take a pay cut to join the club. Suker replaces Anelka at Arsenal http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sport/football/fa_carling_premiership/408603.stm BBC News BBC 2 August 1999 13 January 2014 The club then signed Juventus forward Thierry Henry for a club record fee of £11 million.Henry ready to reign at Highbury Matt Dickinson 52 The Times London 4 August 1999 Wenger, who served as the player's mentor at Monaco, believed his best position was as a goalscorer: "He was the top scorer in the Under-17s for France when I first had him and I think that, as well as having the qualities of youth, pace and power, he is a good finisher. That is something he has not worked on enough in the last two years because he has played more wide, but I think he can become a central striker again. That is what we will try to develop together." Other additions to the squad included Sylvinho and Oleh Luzhnyi.Verdict: Low-key start for Arsenal new boys Nick Callow S2 The Observer London 8 August 1999 Striker Luís Boa Morte moved to Southampton in August 1999, while midfielder Stephen Hughes completed his transfer to Everton in March 2000. In thumb|160px|right|Striker Davor Šuker left Real Madrid and signed for Arsenal in August 1999. No.PositionPlayerTransferred fromFeeDateRef22DFOleh LuzhnyiDynamo Kyiv£1,800,00028 May 1999Bosnich on his way to United 37 The Times London 29 May 199926DFMoritz VolzSchalke 04Undisclosed1 June 1999Geldfluß ohne Grenzen: 22 Millionen für Sforza? Andreas Eckhoff 21 Welt am Sonntag Berlin 13 June 199919MFStefan Malz1860 Munich£650,00024 June 1999Arsenal sign German bargain Malz https://www.theguardian.com/football/1999/jun/25/newsstory.sport1 Jon Brodkin The Guardian London 3 August 1999 3 October 201316DFSylvinhoCorinthians£4,000,00030 June 1999'Delighted' Wenger signs £4m Silvinho Steve Stammers 89 Evening Standard London 30 June 19999FWDavor ŠukerReal Madrid£3,500,0002 August 1999Suker replaces Anelka at Arsenal http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sport/football/fa_carling_premiership/408603.stm BBC News BBC 2 August 1999 3 October 201314FWThierry HenryJuventus£11,000,0003 August 1999Henry joins Arsenal in record deal http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sport/football/410855.stm BBC News BBC 3 August 1999 3 October 2013 Out No.PositionPlayerTransferred toFeeDateRef27FWKaba DiawaraMarseilleUndisclosed1 June 1999Football in brief 39 The Times London 2 June 199926FWFabián CaballeroTembetaryUndisclosed9 June 1999https://web.archive.org/web/20001101042613/http://www.arsenal.co.uk/content/remi_cab.htm http://www.arsenal.co.uk/content/remi_cab.htm Arsenal say goodbye to Garde and Caballero Arsenal Football Club AFCi 1 November 2000 4 November 2013 19MFRémi GardeRetired9 June 19995DFSteve BouldSunderland£500,0002 July 1999Sunderland snap up Bould in £500.000 deal 1 The Northern Echo Darlington 3 July 199929DFJason CrowePortsmouthFree7 July 1999https://web.archive.org/web/20001020134757/http://www.arsenal.co.uk/content/crowe_off.htm http://www.arsenal.co.uk/content/crowe_off.htm Michael Black joins Tranmere Arsenal Football Club AFCi 20 October 2000 4 November 2013 28MFMichael BlackTranmere RoversFree8 July 1999https://web.archive.org/web/20001021230859/http://www.arsenal.co.uk/content/mblack_off.htm http://www.arsenal.co.uk/content/mblack_off.htm Michael Black joins Tranmere Arsenal Football Club AFCi 21 October 2000 4 November 2013 9FWNicolas AnelkaReal Madrid£23,500,0004 August 1999£12 Hasselbaink goes from Leeds to Atletico Tommy Staniforth 28 The Independent London 5 August 199921MFLuís Boa MorteSouthamptonUndisclosed26 August 1999Campbell rejects Spurs' new deal Alan Nixon 24 The Independent London 26 August 199932MFOmer RizaWest Ham UnitedUndisclosed8 December 1999https://web.archive.org/web/20010118032100/http://www.arsenal.co.uk/content/omer_wham.htm http://www.arsenal.co.uk/content/omer_wham.htm Omer Riza joins the Hammers Arsenal Football Club AFCi 18 January 2001 4 November 2013 23MFStephen HughesEvertonUndisclosed7 March 2000Hughes leaves Highbury for Goodison http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sport/football/655056.stm BBC News 6 March 2000 24 November 2020 Loan out No.PositionPlayerLoaned toLoan commencedLoan expiredRef23MFAlberto MéndezSpVgg Unterhaching6 October 1999End of the seasonhttps://web.archive.org/web/20000609200547/http://www.arsenal.co.uk/content/mendez_loan2.htm http://www.arsenal.co.uk/content/mendez_loan2.htm Mendez in German loan deal Arsenal Football Club AFCi 9 June 2000 4 November 2013 31GKStuart TaylorBristol Rovers24 September 1999October 1999Rovers snatch keeper Taylor Chris Spittles 56 Western Daily Press Bristol 24 September 199922MFDavid GrondinSaint-Étienne1 August 1999End of the seasonSt-Etienne http://www.lexisnexis.com/uk/nexis/results/docview/docview.do?docLinkInd=true&risb=21_T18543852345&format=GNBFI&sort=DATE,A,H&startDocNo=1&resultsUrlKey=29_T18543852303&cisb=22_T18543852302&treeMax=true&treeWidth=0&csi=10903&docNo=4 Agence France-Presse 9 May 1999 4 November 2013 August 2024 InternetArchiveBot yes 36DFBrian McGovernQueens Park Rangers4 January 2000April 2000https://web.archive.org/web/20000918025226/http://www.arsenal.co.uk/content/mcgovern_loan.htm http://www.arsenal.co.uk/content/mcgovern_loan.htm Brian McGovern on-loan at QPR Arsenal Football Club AFCi 18 September 2000 4 November 2013 Pre-season and friendlies In preparation for the forthcoming season, Arsenal played a series of friendlies. In England, they travelled away to play Boreham Wood, and Notts County, before travelling to France to play Saint-Étienne and Monaco. Friendly 9 July 1999 Boreham Wood 1–6 Report Arsenal ? ? Wreh? ? Lincoln? Barrett? Pennant Borehamwood Meadow Park 3,892 W Friendly 17 July 1999 Notts County 1–2 Report Arsenal ? Wreh? Ljungberg Nottingham Meadow Lane W Friendly 24 July 1999 Saint-Étienne 2–2 Report Arsenal ? Ljungberg? Kanu Saint-Étienne Stade Geoffroy-Guichard D Friendly 26 July 1999 Monaco 1–1 Report Arsenal 23 Pignol (o.g.) Clermont-Ferrand Stade Gabriel Montpied D Lee Dixon Testimonial The club also staged a testimonial for defender Lee Dixon once the season commenced against Real Madrid.https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football-anelka-stays-away-from-dixons-testimonial-night-1124676.html https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220501/https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football-anelka-stays-away-from-dixons-testimonial-night-1124676.html 1 May 2022 subscription Anelka stays away from Dixon's testimonial night Silver Nick 9 November 1999 The Independent 12 November 2013 London Lee Dixon testimonial 8 November 1999 Arsenal 3–1 Report Real Madrid Vieira 12Bergkamp 41Malz 71 73 Karembeu London Highbury 22,486 W FA Charity Shield 1999 FA Charity Shield The 1999 edition of the FA Charity Shield was contested between Manchester United and Arsenal. The game took place at Wembley Stadium on 1 August.https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football-kanu-ignites-the-gunners--arsenal2-manchester-united1-1110158.html https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220501/https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football-kanu-ignites-the-gunners--arsenal2-manchester-united1-1110158.html 1 May 2022 subscription live Kanu ignites the Gunners The Independent London Moore Glenn 2 August 1999 25 August 2013 Manchester United went ahead seven minutes before the end of the first half, but late goals from Kanu and Ray Parlour gave Arsenal victory in the match. Wenger believed the result showed that his team were "ready for the season" and thought it was "...psychologically important to beat United, especially after the great run they have had". Final 1 August 1999 15:00 BST Arsenal 2–1 Manchester United Kanu 67 pen.Parlour 78 Yorke 36 Wembley Stadium, London 70,185 Graham Barber (Hertfordshire) W FA Premier League 1999–2000 FA Premier League August–October 260px #c6dbf7 right "At a Stamford Bridge saturated by drama, he worked his magic when Arsenal looked dead and buried. Despair turned into delirium for the visiting supporters. With 15 minutes left they trailed 2–0 to a Chelsea team who hadn't conceded at home all season. Arsène Wenger feared for his season and what happened next aged him 10 years, he wheezed afterwards." left Amy Lawrence's account of Kanu's impact against Chelsea in The Observer, 24 October 1999.Kanu's killer hat-trick Amy Lawrence S1 The Observer London 24 October 1999 Arsenal began the league season with a home fixture against Leicester City. Henry started the match on the substitutes' bench along with Overmars and Upson, while Šuker was absent as he was unfit.https://www.theguardian.com/football/1999/aug/07/match.arsenal Last-gasp Gunners 7 August 1999 7 November 2013 The Observer Amy Thorpe London After a quiet first half, Leicester scored the opening goal when Neil Lennon's intervention prompted striker Tony Cottee to "gleefully pounce from inside the six-yard box". Dennis Bergkamp equalised for Arsenal in the 65th minute and with time running out, the home team scored the winner in unexpected circumstances. Defender Frank Sinclair headed the ball into the back of his team's goal net, after Leicester failed to deal with a corner. Three days later, Emmanuel Petit and Bergkamp scored in Arsenal's win against Derby County; the team's performance was described by Wenger as "more resilient than brilliant".Arsenal take pride of place with Bergkamp Oliver Holt 48 The Times London 11 August 1999 Arsenal drew 0–0 with newly promoted Sunderland on 14 August 1999, in a match where Petit and Bergkamp both suffered injuries.http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sport/football/fa_carling_premiership/420267.stm Sunderland scrap for point BBC News BBC 14 August 1999 6 November 2013 A week after the team faced Manchester United at Highbury. It was billed as "the world's first live interactive match", allowing viewers of Sky Digital access to statistics and alternative camera angles.Sky: 20 years on... http://corporate.sky.com/documents/pdf/publications/sky_20 BSkyB 2009 16 November 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20150930001233/https://corporate.sky.com/documents/pdf/publications/sky_20 30 September 2015 dead United midfielder Roy Keane scored twice to overturn Arsenal's 41st-minute lead and inflict the home team's first defeat since December 1997.Keane double enough to shoot down the Gunners http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Football%3A+Keane+double+enough+to+shoot+down+the+Gunners%3B+Arsenal+1...-a060527209 Mark Bradley The Birmingham Post 22 August 1999 14 January 2014 Arsenal recovered three days later to defeat Bradford City by two goals to nil, but lost to Liverpool at Anfield in their final game of August.Canny Kanu unlocks stubborn Bradford https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/canny-kanu-unlocks-stubborn-bradford-742247.html https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220501/https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/canny-kanu-unlocks-stubborn-bradford-742247.html 1 May 2022 subscription Phil Shaw The Independent London 26 August 1999 8 November 2013Fowler runs Gunners ragged; Arsene Wenger pleads early fatigue as Liverpool show ominous class Ian Ross S3 The Guardian London 30 August 1999 September saw Arsenal win all of their league matches. At home to Aston Villa, Šuker scored his first goals for the club and earned the praise of his manager Wenger: "He is just obsessed by goals. You feel when he is inside the box he hits the target."Suker strikes all the right notes to cheer Wenger Alyson Rudd 32 The Times London 13 September 1999 Away to Southampton, it was the other signing Henry who scored his first goal for Arsenal. The player, on as a substitute, received the ball from Tony Adams and with his back to goal "some 20 yards out", turned and curled it past goalkeeper Paul Jones.Henry's first fires Arsenal https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football-henrys-first-fires-arsenal-1120348.html https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220501/https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football-henrys-first-fires-arsenal-1120348.html 1 May 2022 subscription live Norman Fox The Independent London 19 September 1999 7 November 2013 Henry later admitted his failure to score for Arsenal before then was getting him down: "My goal today was very important for me. I have missed at least 14 or 15 chances for Arsenal and my confidence was low."Arsenal return in good shape Bill Edgar 32 The Times London 20 September 1999 Kanu scored the only goal of the match against Watford, which moved Arsenal in third position, two points behind leaders Manchester United.Killer blow from Kanu https://www.theguardian.com/football/Observer_Match_Report/0,,-18868,00.html Ian Ridley The Observer London 26 September 1999 7 November 2013http://www.statto.com/football/stats/england/premier-league/1999-2000/table/1999-09-27 English Premier League table, 27-09-1999 Statto Organisation 7 November 2013 13 December 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131213185422/http://www.statto.com/football/stats/england/premier-league/1999-2000/table/1999-09-27 live Arsenal faced West Ham United in the first weekend of October. Dixon, Nigel Winterburn and Overmars were rested for the match, replaced by Oleh Luzhnyi, Slyvinho and Davor Šuker.West Ham (1) 2–1 (0) Arsenal http://arseweb.com/99-00/reports/031099.html Arseweb 3 October 1999 14 January 2014 2 December 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121202232938/http://www.arseweb.com/99-00/reports/031099.html dead In spite of general dominance from Arsenal, West Ham striker Paolo di Canio scored in each half to win his team the match.https://www.theguardian.com/football/1999/oct/03/match.sport6 Di Canio dons a two-goal disguise 3 October 1999 7 November 2013 The Guardian Martin Thorpe London Patrick Vieira was dismissed during play for a foul on Di Canio. A confrontation soon after occurred between the player and Neil Ruddock. Vieira was subsequently charged, banned for six matches and fined a record £45,000 by The Football Association.FA hits Vieira with record £45,000 fine The Times Matt Dickinson London 29 October 1999 32 Šuker scored twice against Everton at Highbury on 16 October 1999.Arsenal home guard argue their case for the defence Nick Szczepanik 33 The Times London 18 October 1999 Arsenal then travelled to Stamford Bridge to face Chelsea. Goals from Tore André Flo and Dan Petrescu seemed to have given the home side victory, before Kanu scored a hat-trick in the space of 15 minutes. His first involved extending his legs and stabbing the ball past goalkeeper Ed de Goey, once it fell kindly in his direction. The equaliser came in the 83rd minute: Kanu received the ball from Overmars, which took him away from goal but hit the ball to the left of De Goey's dive. In injury time Kanu, in the downpour, chased down the ball and dribbled past the stranded Chelsea goalkeeper on the byline, before curling the ball over Frank Leboeuf and into the far corner of the goal net. Kanu's teammate Šuker described the third goal as "beautiful", while Bergkamp added: "The skills he has got, the moves he makes, are something you like to watch and learn from. I watch him in training and it is a joy."Bergkamp pays homage to the one and only Kanu Glenn Moore S5 The Independent London 25 October 1999 The month ended with a goalless draw at home to Newcastle United, which left Arsenal fourth, three points behind league leaders Leeds United.http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sport/football/fa_carling_premiership/495403.stm Magpies deny goal-shy Gunners BBC News BBC 30 October 1999 7 November 2013http://www.statto.com/football/stats/england/premier-league/1999-2000/table/1999-10-31 English Premier League table, 31-10-1999 Statto Organisation 7 November 2013 14 January 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140114183921/http://www.statto.com/football/stats/england/premier-league/1999-2000/table/1999-10-31 live November–February Arsenal's first fixture of November was the North London derby against Tottenham Hotspur. After 20 minutes, Tottenham were 2–0 up after goals from Steffen Iversen and Tim Sherwood.Spurs stifle depleted Gunners http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sport/football/fa_carling_premiership/508629.stm BBC News BBC 8 November 1999 8 November 2013 Vieira scored for Arsenal from a header, but there were no further goals in the game. In the second half Ljungberg was sent off, as was Keown in stoppage time, to reduce Arsenal to nine men. The team responded with a 5–1 win against Middlesbrough, in which Overmars scored three goals.Fear of failure drives Overmars https://www.theguardian.com/football/1999/nov/22/match.sport3 Jon Brodkin The Guardian London 22 November 1999 7 November 2013 Arsenal then came from behind to beat Derby County on 28 November 1999; they ended the month in third, three points behind Leeds United in first.Henry relishes centre stage https://www.theguardian.com/football/1999/nov/29/match.sport3 David Lacey The Guardian London 29 November 1999 7 November 2013http://www.statto.com/football/stats/england/premier-league/1999-2000/table/1999-11-28 English Premier League table, 28-11-1999 Statto Organisation 7 November 2013 14 January 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140114180936/http://www.statto.com/football/stats/england/premier-league/1999-2000/table/1999-11-28 live Gilles Grimandi, Dixon and Overmars scored a goal apiece in Arsenal's victory at Leicester City in early December.Wenger's strength in depth speaks volumes Kevin McCarra 32 The Times London 6 December 1999 Matthew Upson was forced to come off the pitch before the half-hour mark, after suffering a knee injury. Arsenal only managed a draw against Wimbledon on 18 December 1999; Henry's second half goal cancelled out Wimbledon's opener – a cross by Marcus Gayle met Carl Cort, whose shot hit goalkeeper Alex Manninger's left leg and went in.Olsen sends Wimbledon back to their routes https://www.theguardian.com/football/1999/dec/20/match.sport5 Martin Thorpe The Guardian London 20 December 1999 8 November 2013 The poor form over Christmas continued: Arsenal lost 3–2 to Coventry City on Boxing Day.Arsenal lose generation game Rob Hughes 27 The Times London 27 December 1999 Rob Hughes of The Times noted his concerns about Arsenal's defence, which: "...conceded 17 goals last season but now, at the halfway stage, [...] have already let in 20", but did go on to add "there was nothing lacking in the tenacity of Arsenal." Vieira made his return for the match against league leaders Leeds United, who were eight points in front of Arsenal.http://www.statto.com/football/stats/england/premier-league/1999-2000/table/1999-12-26 English Premier League table, 26-12-1999 Statto Organisation 13 January 2014 14 January 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140114181010/http://www.statto.com/football/stats/england/premier-league/1999-2000/table/1999-12-26 live Wenger reshuffled the defence, dropping Dixon and Winterburn for Luzhnyi and Sylvinho, while Grimandi replaced Keown who was injured.Gunners see off Leeds boys http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sport/football/fa_carling_premiership/580979.stm BBC News BBC 28 December 1999 8 November 2013 Ljungberg and Henry scored for Arsenal in their 2–0 win to put the team third at the end of 1999.http://www.statto.com/football/stats/england/premier-league/1999-2000/table/1999-12-29 English Premier League table, 29-12-1999 Statto Organisation 8 November 2013 14 January 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140114180958/http://www.statto.com/football/stats/england/premier-league/1999-2000/table/1999-12-29 live Adams suggested after the Leeds match that his opponents' inexperience and thin squad would jeopardise their chances of winning the league: "They are still involved in the UEFA Cup and the FA Cup as well. So come February time they will start to feel that pressure – and you don't know what it is like until you have been through it."Adams' doubts over Leeds 29 Belfast Telegraph 29 December 1999 On 3 January 2000, Arsenal played Sheffield Wednesday at Hillsborough and were held to a 1–1 draw.Arsenal fail to take advantage Stephen Wood 24 The Times London 4 January 2000 Two concerns for Arsenal were Overmars' ankle injury sustained during the match and the absence of Kanu, who left to represent his country in the African Nations Cup. Arsenal recorded a 4–1 win against Sunderland to move level on points with Manchester United in second, though the champions had three games in hand.Gunners keep up the chase http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sport/football/fa_carling_premiership/604995.stm BBC News BBC 15 January 2000 8 November 2013 The first was against Arsenal at Old Trafford on 24 January 2000. Wenger selected five midfielders in his starting team, as injuries limited his forward options.Sheringham saves rusty Man Utd http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sport/football/fa_carling_premiership/617529.stm BBC News BBC 24 January 2000 16 November 2013 Arsenal began the match the better of the two teams and led 1–0 after 11 minutes, after good play from Ljungberg. United as the game went on looked "fresher", with substitute Teddy Sheringham equalising in the second half. February saw Arsenal's title challenge take a turn for the worse, with consecutive defeats. The first came at Valley Parade, away to Bradford City.Home comforts offer Jewell cause for hope Kevin McCarra 30 The Times London 7 February 2000 Striker Dean Saunders scored the match winner in the 57th minute, which marked Arsenal's fifth defeat in a dozen away league games. The team then lost to Liverpool at home a week later, who moved into third place.Gerrard turns back clock for Liverpool Oliver Holt 29 The Times London 14 February 2000 Wenger said it "had been a very bad week" for Arsenal, and noted "qualification for third place [was] not over ... it's still possible if we get our players back in the right shape".Highbury win puts Liverpool in hunt http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sport/football/fa_carling_premiership/641756.stm BBC News BBC 14 February 2000 7 November 2013 The month ended with a 3–1 win against Southampton, in which Bergkamp and Kanu returned to the starting line-up.Gunners back in hunt http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sport/football/fa_carling_premiership/658003.stm BBC News BBC 26 February 2000 8 November 2013 March–May 210px|left|thumb|Arsenal and Leeds United players after observing a minute's silence, April 2000. Dixon's late goal earned Arsenal a point against Aston Villa on 5 March 2000.Dixon spoils Walker's big day Kevin McCarra 28 The Times London 6 March 2000 The team, without Adams, Keown and Overmars, lost to Middlesbrough a week later.Middlesbrough make most of Arsenal's piecemeal approach George Caulkin 38 The Times London 13 March 2000 Wenger conceded afterwards his team were paying for their participation in the UEFA Cup, as "...the recovery time is too short. We only had two and a half days, which is not enough, especially when you are travelling". Arsenal beat their rivals Tottenham a week later.Elusive Henry spurs Arsenal to derby success Matt Dickinson 38 The Times London 20 March 2000 Henry, Grimandi and Kanu each scored in Arsenal's 3–0 victory against Coventry City.Sky blues fall in on Ogrizovic https://www.theguardian.com/football/1999/nov/29/match.sport3 Martin Thorpe The Guardian London 27 March 2000 7 November 2013 After 30 games, Arsenal were in fourth position, two points behind Liverpool in third and 13 away from leaders Manchester United.http://www.statto.com/football/stats/england/premier-league/1999-2000/table/2000-03-26 English Premier League table, 26-03-2000 Statto Organisation 7 November 2013 14 January 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140114181552/http://www.statto.com/football/stats/england/premier-league/1999-2000/table/2000-03-26 live 210px|right|thumb|Arsenal and Sheffield Wednesday players in action, May 2000. In spite of playing the second half against Wimbledon with ten men after the dismissal of Luzhnyi, Arsenal defeated their London rivals by three goals to one.http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sport/football/fa_carling_premiership/697998.stm Ten-man Gunners survive again BBC News BBC 1 April 2000 6 November 2013 Before the game away to Leeds United on 16 April 2000, both clubs observed a minute's silence to honour the two Leeds fans who were murdered in Istanbul.Gunners coast past limp Leeds Glenn Moore S1 The Independent London 17 April 2000 Wenger and his players then presented bouquets of flowers to their counterparts. Arsenal went ahead in the 21st minute – Henry beat defender Jonathan Woodgate for pace and scored his 20th goal of the season. Arsenal show ailing Leeds no mercy George Caulkin 40 The Times London 17 April 2000 Further goals by Keown, Kanu and Overmars resulted in a 4–0 win and lifted Arsenal above Leeds into third, with a better goal difference. Arsenal beat Watford and continued their strong finish to the season with a 1–0 win at Everton to move into second place.Henry's double sting for Hornets https://www.theguardian.com/football/2000/apr/24/match.sport8 Martin Thorpe The Guardian London 24 April 2000 8 November 2013Dutch domination https://www.theguardian.com/football/2000/apr/30/match.sport1 Ian Whittell The Observer London 30 April 2000 8 November 2013 Wenger believed Manchester United, who retained their status as champions in April, had benefited from the league being "organised" in their favour: "They had a winter break. They didn't play in the FA Cup. It was all wrong from the start. The break was good for them because at the same time we dropped points and so did the other teams. So when they came back they had the psychological advantage."http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/soccer/world/news/2000/04/22/wenger_manu/ https://web.archive.org/web/20140116071945/http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/soccer/world/news/2000/04/22/wenger_manu/ dead 16 January 2014 League tailor-made for Man United, claims Wenger Reuters CNNSI.com 23 April 2000 7 November 2013 Petit scored a 90th-minute winner for Arsenal against West Ham United and a further win against Chelsea ensured Arsenal finished second, as Leeds and Liverpool failed to win their respective matches. Arsenal played out a 3–3 draw against Sheffield Wednesday, which relegated their opponents in the process.Wednesday relegated http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sport/football/fa_carling_premiership/742563.stm BBC News BBC 9 May 2000 8 November 2013 Arsenal ended their league campaign against Newcastle United at St James' Park. Wenger rested several first-team players to prioritise the 2000 UEFA Cup Final the following week.A good test of our progress Damian Spellman 35 Evening Chronicle Newcastle 13 May 2000 Arsenal lost 4–2, with Newcastle striker Alan Shearer notably scoring the 300th goal of his career.http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sport/football/fa_carling_premiership/748072.stm Shearer on song as Magpies win BBC News BBC 14 May 2000 7 November 2013 Match results 1 7 August 1999 15:00 BST Arsenal 2–1 Report Leicester City Bergkamp 65Sinclair 90 o.g. 57 Cottee London Highbury 38,026 Alan Wilkie W 2 10 August 1999 20:00 BST Derby County 1–2 Report Arsenal Delap 45 40 Petit47 Bergkamp Derby Pride Park 25,901 Stephen Lodge W 3 14 August 1999 15:00 BST Sunderland 0–0 Report Arsenal Sunderland Stadium of Light 41,680 Uriah Rennie D 4 22 August 1999 16:00 BST Arsenal 1–2 Report Manchester United Ljungberg 41 58 88 Keane London Highbury 38,147 Graham Poll L 5 25 August 1999 19:45 BST Arsenal 2–0 Report Bradford City Vieira 8Kanu 17 pen. London Highbury 38,073 Alan Wiley W 6 28 August 1999 15:00 BST Liverpool 2–0 Report Arsenal Fowler 8Berger 76 Liverpool Anfield 44,886 Dermot Gallagher L 7 11 September 1999 15:00 BST Arsenal 3–1 Report Aston Villa Šuker 45 49Kanu 82 44 Joachim London Highbury 38,093 David Elleray W 8 18 September 1999 15:00 BST Southampton 0–1 Report Arsenal 79 Henry Southampton The Dell 15,242 Graham Barber W 9 25 September 1999 15:00 BST Arsenal 1–0 Report Watford Kanu 86 London Highbury 38,127 Paul Durkin W 10 3 October 1999 16:00 BST West Ham United 2–1 Report Arsenal Di Canio 29 72 77 Šuker London Boleyn Ground 26,009 Mike Reed L 11 16 October 1999 15:00 BST Arsenal 4–1 Report Everton Dixon 40Šuker 54 61Kanu 90 16 Collins London Highbury 38,042 Steve Dunn W 12 23 October 1999 15:00 BST Chelsea 2–3 Report Arsenal Flo 38Petrescu 52 75 83 90 Kanu London Stamford Bridge 34,958 Alan Wilkie W 13 30 October 1999 15:00 BST Arsenal 0–0 Report Newcastle United London Highbury 38,106 Peter Jones D 14 7 November 1999 16:00 GMT Tottenham Hotspur 2–1 Report Arsenal Iversen 7Sherwood 20 38 Vieira London White Hart Lane 36,085 David Elleray L 15 20 November 1999 15:00 GMT Arsenal 5–1 Report Middlesbrough Overmars 26 61 78Bergkamp 40 49 68 Ricard London Highbury 38,082 Neale Barry W 16 28 November 1999 16:00 GMT Arsenal 2–1 Report Derby County Henry 11 51 2 Sturridge London Highbury 37,964 Andy D'Urso W 17 4 December 1999 11:30 GMT Leicester City 0–3 Report Arsenal 23 Grimandi53 Dixon75 Overmars Leicester Filbert Street 20,495 Dermot Gallagher W 18 18 December 1999 15:00 GMT Arsenal 1–1 Report Wimbledon Henry 61 7 Cort London Highbury 38,052 Graham Barber D 19 26 December 1999 17:30 GMT Coventry City 3–2 Report Arsenal McAllister 6Hadji 40Keane 71 67 Ljungberg86 Šuker Coventry Highfield Road 22,757 Rob Harris L 20 28 December 1999 15:00 GMT Arsenal 2–0 Report Leeds United Ljunberg 32Henry 58 London Highbury 38,096 Graham Poll W 21 3 January 2000 15:00 GMT Sheffield Wednesday 1–1 Report Arsenal Sibon 56 40 Petit Sheffield Hillsborough 26,155 Mike Reed D 22 15 January 2000 15:00 GMT Arsenal 4–1 Report Sunderland Henry 3 81Šuker 28 33 49 Quinn London Highbury 38,039 Paul Alcock W 23 24 January 2000 20:05 1 GMT Manchester United 1–1 Report Arsenal Sheringham 73 11 Ljungberg Manchester Old Trafford 58,293 Mike Reed D 24 5 February 2000 15:00 GMT Bradford City 2–1 Report Arsenal Windass 10Saunders 57 13 Henry Bradford Valley Parade 18,276 Andy D'Urso L 25 13 February 2000 16:00 GMT Arsenal 0–1 Report Liverpool 18 Camara London Highbury 38,098 Steve Dunn L 26 26 February 2000 15:00 GMT Arsenal 3–1 Report Southampton Ljungberg 22 69Bergkamp 36 51 Richards London Highbury 38,044 Jeff Winter W 27 5 March 2000 15:00 GMT Aston Villa 1–1 Report Arsenal Walker 63 84 Dixon Birmingham Villa Park 36,930 Graham Poll D 28 12 March 2000 15:00 GMT Middlesbrough 2–1 Report Arsenal Ince 48Ricard 63 70 Bergkamp Middlesbrough Riverside Stadium 34,244 Rob Harris L 29 19 March 2000 15:00 GMT Arsenal 2–1 Report Tottenham Hotspur Armstrong 20 o.g.Henry 45 pen. 31 Armstrong London Highbury 38,131 Paul Durkin W 30 26 March 2000 16:00 BST Arsenal 3–0 Report Coventry City Henry 50Grimandi 79Kanu 80 London Highbury 38,027 Barry Knight W 31 15:00 BST 1 April 2000 Wimbledon 1–3 Report Arsenal Lund 12 33 41 Kanu89 pen. Henry London Selhurst Park 25,858 Uriah Rennie W 32 16 April 2000 16:00 BST Leeds United 0–4 Report Arsenal 21 Henry70 Keown82 Kanu90 Overmars Leeds Elland Road 39,307 Steve Dunn W 33 23 April 2000 15:00 BST Watford 2–3 Report Arsenal Helguson 58Hyde 60 18 45 Henry43 Parlour Watford Vicarage Road 19,670 Rob Harris W 34 29 April 2000 15:00 BST Everton 0–1 Report Arsenal 34 Overmars Liverpool Goodison Park 35,919 Dermot Gallagher W 35 2 May 2000 19:45 BST Arsenal 2–1 Report West Ham United Overmars 69Petit 90 40 Di Canio London Highbury 38,093 Paul Durkin W 36 6 May 2000 15:00 BST Arsenal 2–1 Report Chelsea Henry 21 48 79 Poyet London Highbury 38,119 Mike Reed W 37 9 May 2000 19:45 BST Arsenal 3–3 Report Sheffield Wednesday Dixon 34Sylvinho 78Henry 79 58 Sibon60 De Bilde70 Quinn London Highbury 37,271 Jeff Winter D 38 14 May 2000 16:00 BST Newcastle United 4–2 Report Arsenal Speed 6 59Shearer 23Griffin 63 7 Kanu53 Malz Newcastle upon Tyne St James' Park 36,450 Graham Poll L 1 Kick-off was scheduled at 20:00, but Mark Bosnich was given time to change his shirt because the colour of it had the same colours as Arsenal's away shirt. Classification ARS Results summary 14 3 2 42 17 8 4 7 31 26 http://www.statto.com/football/stats/england/premier-league/1999-2000 Premier League – 1999–2000 Statto Organisation 24 August 2013 2 September 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130902085706/http://www.statto.com/football/stats/england/premier-league/1999-2000 live October 2013 Results by round table b Round Ground H/A/A/H/H/A/H/A/H/A/H/A/H/A/H/H/A/H/A/H/A/H/A/A/H/H/A/A/H/H/A/A/A/A/H/H/H/A Result W/W/D/L/W/L/W/W/W/L/W/W/D/L/W/W/W/D/L/W/D/W/D/L/L/W/D/L/W/W/W/W/W/W/W/W/D/L Position 3/1/2/8/3/6/5/2/3/5/2/3/3/4/3/3/2/4/4/3/3/3/3/3/4/3/4/5/4/4/4/3/3/2/2/2/2/2 Home Away green2 Win yellow2 Draw red2 Loss 1st green1 green2 blue1 #CCCCFF red1 http://www.statto.com/football/teams/arsenal/1999-2000 Arsenal – 1999–2000 Statto Organisation 18 August 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131019141604/http://www.statto.com/football/teams/arsenal/1999-2000 19 October 2013 live June 2012 FA Cup 1999–2000 FA Cup Arsenal entered the competition in the third round, by virtue of their Premier League status. Their opening match was a 3–1 win against Second Division Blackpool, where Grimandi, Adams and Overmars got themselves on the scoresheet.Hard going at Highbury http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sport/football/fa_cup/563655.stm BBC News BBC 13 December 1999 13 November 2013 In the fourth round, Arsenal faced Leicester City at Highbury. The match ended goalless, meaning a replay was staged at Filbert Street.https://www.theguardian.com/football/2000/jan/10/match.arsenal Leicester limit Gunners' options 10 January 2000 13 November 2013 The Guardian Martin Thorpe London With neither side able to score in the 90 minutes and extra time, the game was settled on penalties. Leicester goalkeeper Pegguy Arphexad blocked Dixon and Grimandi's spot-kicks to help his side win.Arphexad keeps Arsenal at bay Rob Hughes 56 The Times London 20 January 2000 Wenger said he was "upset" with the loss, adding "the most important thing is the championship and we have to concentrate on it". Third round 13 December 1999 15:00 GMT Arsenal 3–1 Report Blackpool Grimandi 24Adams 65Overmars 90 Clarkson 39 London Highbury 34,143 Uriah Rennie (Sheffield) W Fourth round 9 January 2000 16:00 GMT Arsenal 0–0 Report Leicester City London Highbury 35,710 Mike Riley (West Yorkshire) D Fourth round replay 19 January 2000 19:00 GMT Leicester City 0–0 yes Report Gunnlaugsson Savage Fenton Elliott Oakes Campbell Heskey 6–5 Šuker Dixon Hughes Parlour Henry Vieira Grimandi Arsenal Leicester Filbert Street 15,235 Mike Riley (West Yorkshire) D Football League Cup 1999–2000 Football League Cup Together with the other clubs playing in European competitions, Arsenal entered the Football League Cup in the third round. The team were drawn to face First Division Preston North End, on the week of 11 October 1999. Kanu and Stefan Malz scored a goal apiece to ensure Arsenal progressed into the fourth round, where they played Middlesbrough away.Malz to the rescue Michael Hart 85 Evening Standard London 13 October 1999 The team exited the competition on penalties, after a score draw.Gunners misfire in shoot-out http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sport/football/544175.stm BBC News BBC 30 November 1999 13 November 2013 Third round 12 October 1999 19:45 Arsenal 2–1 Report Preston North End Kanu 31Malz 61 Macken 38 London Highbury 15,239 Terry Heilbron (County Durham) W Fourth round 30 November 1999 19:45 Middlesbrough 2–2 yes Report Arsenal Ricard 8 83 pen. Henry 38Šuker 80 Middlesbrough Riverside Stadium 23,157 Mike Riley (West Yorkshire) D Ricard Ziege Gascoigne 3–1 Šuker Vivas Upson Sylvinho UEFA Champions League 1999–2000 UEFA Champions League Group stage 1999–2000 UEFA Champions League group stage#Group B Finishing second in Premier League the previous season ensured Arsenal's qualification into the UEFA Champions League. For the second season running, Arsenal played their home matches at Wembley Stadium. The club were drawn in Group B, along with Italian club Fiorentina, Barcelona of Spain and Sweden's AIK.Lucky Devils, unlucky Arsenal https://www.theguardian.com/football/1999/aug/27/newsstory.sport3 David Lacey The Guardian London 27 August 1999 16 November 2013 In the opening match against Fiorentina, Arsenal dominated possession and created the better chances of the game, but earned no more than a point after Kanu's late penalty miss.Arsenal rue their folding Kanu https://www.theguardian.com/football/1999/sep/15/newsstory.sport6 Martin Thorpe The Guardian London 15 September 1999 16 November 2013 The team defeated AIK at Wembley a week after and drew with Barcelona at the Camp Nou.Arsenal break Wembley hoodoo http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sport/football/champions_league/454989.stm BBC News BBC 23 September 1999 13 November 2013Kanu delivers shock of the Nou https://www.theguardian.com/football/1999/sep/29/newsstory.sport9 Martin Thorpe The Guardian London 29 September 1999 16 November 2013 In the reverse fixture, Barcelona defeated Arsenal 4–2 and Wenger rued afterwards: "The defence did not have a good day. They were exposed and didn't get any protection."Hughuried; Arsenal pay price for Wembley ground switch as Barca run riot John Cross 42 The Mirror London 20 October 1999 Arsenal progressed no further in competition after the team were beaten by Fiorentina; Gabriel Batistuta scored the only goal of the match.https://www.theguardian.com/football/1999/oct/28/championsleague.sport Batistuta blasts the Gunners out 28 October 1999 13 November 2013 The Guardian David Lacey London Overmars scored twice in Arsenal's final group game away to AIK.Gunners sink battling Swedes http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sport/football/champions_league/503409.stm BBC News BBC 2 November 1999 13 November 2013 Group B n ARS 1 14 September 1999 20:45 CET Fiorentina 0–0 Report Arsenal Florence, Italy Stadio Artemio Franchi 33,903 Hellmut Krug (Germany) D 2 22 September 1999 20:45 Arsenal 3–1 Report AIK Ljungberg 28Henry 90+1Šuker 90+3 Nordin 53 London, England Wembley Stadium 71,227 Vítor Melo Pereira (Portugal) W 3 29 September 1999 20:45 Barcelona 1–1 Report Arsenal Luis Enrique 16 Kanu 81 Barcelona, Spain Camp Nou 87,574 Markus Merk (Germany) D 4 19 October 1999 20:45 Arsenal 2–4 Report Barcelona Bergkamp 44Overmars 85 Rivaldo 15 pen.Luis Enrique 16Figo 56Cocu 70 London, England Wembley Stadium 73,091 Urs Meier (Switzerland) L 5 27 October 1999 20:45 Arsenal 0–1 Report Fiorentina Batistuta 75 London, England Wembley Stadium 73,336 Ľuboš Micheľ (Slovakia) L 6 2 November 1999 20:45 AIK 2–3 Report Arsenal A. Andersson 41 68 Overmars 17 52Šuker 56 Solna, Sweden Råsunda Stadium 33,005 Hartmut Strampe (Germany) W UEFA Cup 1999–2000 UEFA Cup As Arsenal finished third in their Champions League group, they entered the UEFA Cup. Wenger said he intended to take the competition seriously given the team's poor UEFA coefficient.Wenger's dig at European set-up Shaun Custis 77 Daily Express London 25 November 1999 Arsenal played their home games at Highbury instead of Wembley. Knockout stages Third round Arsenal faced French club Nantes and won the first leg 3–0; Winterburn scored the pick of the three – "a rare but brilliantly struck goal".Arsenal enjoy homecoming parade https://www.theguardian.com/football/1999/nov/26/newsstory.sport The Guardian Jon Brodkin London 26 November 1999 2 December 2013 The team drew the second leg 3–3, though it was enough to see them progress on aggregate score.Arsenal make heavy weather of the cruise https://www.theguardian.com/football/1999/dec/10/uefa.sport1 The Guardian Jon Brodkin London 10 December 1999 2 December 2013 First leg 25 November 1999 20:00 Arsenal 3–0 Report Nantes Overmars 13 pen.Winterburn 81Bergkamp 90 London Highbury 36,618 Dani Koren (Israel) W Second leg 9 December 1999 20:45 Nantes 3–3 3–6 Report Arsenal Sibierski 12 57Vahirua 77 Grimandi 25Henry 31Overmars 42 Nantes Stade de la Beaujoire 17,000 Jan Wegereef (Netherlands) D Fourth round At home to Deportivo La Coruña, Arsenal opened the scoring in the fifth minute through Dixon and further goals from Henry, Kanu and Bergkamp ensured it was the club's first victory over Spanish opposition in Europe.Gunners blow away Deportivo http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sport/football/664212.stm BBC News BBC 2 March 2000 2 December 2013 Although the team were defeated in the second leg, Arsenal won 6–3 on aggregate.Arsenal stroll into quarters http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sport/football/672207.stm BBC News BBC 9 March 2000 3 December 2013 First leg 2 March 2000 20:00 Arsenal 5–1 Report Deportivo La Coruña Dixon 5Henry 30 67Kanu 78Bergkamp 83 Djalminha 55 London Highbury 37,837 Atanas Uzunov (Bulgaria) W Second leg 9 March 2000 21:00 Deportivo La Coruña 2–1 3–6 Report Arsenal Víctor 68Pérez 90 Henry 63 A Coruña Estadio Riazor 25,000 Oğuz Sarvan (Turkey) L Quarter-finals Against Werder Bremen, Arsenal won the first leg 2–0 with goals from Henry and Ljungberg.Gunners blaze into Bremen http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/sport/football/680342.stm BBC News BBC 16 March 2000 2 December 2013 Parlour scored a hat-trick in the return leg – the first of his career.Henry's shame mars Parlour game Russell Kempson 40 The Times London 24 March 2000 First leg 16 March 2000 20:00 Arsenal 2–0 Report Werder Bremen Henry 21Ljungberg 77 London Highbury 38,009 Claude Colombo (France) W Second leg 23 March 2000 20:30 Werder Bremen 2–4 2–6 Report Arsenal Bode 41Bogdanović 60 Parlour 8 25 70Henry 59 Bremen Weserstadion 33,000 Kim Milton Nielsen (Denmark) W Semi-finals Arsenal faced French club Lens in the final four and won the first leg by a solitary goal, scored by Bergkamp in the second minute.Bergkamp only scratches Lens https://www.theguardian.com/football/2000/apr/07/uefa.sport The Guardian Jon Brodkin London 7 April 2000 3 December 2013 Victory in the second leg ensured passage to the final. Wenger commented afterwards: "People say we should not have come into this competition, but we have not got the final the easy way – we have played 14 games to get this far."http://www.arsenal.co.uk/gm49_hlens.htm https://web.archive.org/web/20001025222724/http://www.arsenal.co.uk/gm49_hlens.htm RC Lens vs Arsenal, match report Arsenal Football Club AFCi 25 October 2000 3 December 2013 First leg 6 April 2000 20:00 Arsenal 1–0 Report Lens Bergkamp 2 London Highbury 38,102 Günter Benkö (Austria) W Second leg 20 April 2000 20:45 Lens 1–2 1–3 Report Arsenal Nouma 73 Henry 41Kanu 87 Lens Stade Félix-Bollaert 41,043 José García-Aranda (Spain) W Final 2000 UEFA Cup Final In the lead up to the final against Galatasaray in Copenhagen, scuffles took place between British and Turkish supporters at City Hall Square after an Arsenal fan was stabbed.Violence erupts again as English and Turkish football fans riot in Copenhagen https://www.theguardian.com/football/2000/may/18/uefa.sport Vivek Chaudhary The Guardian London 18 May 2000 3 December 2013 The incident, dubbed the "Battle of Copenhagen" by the media led to 19 civilians injured and 60 arrests.Copenhagen's hall of shame https://www.theguardian.com/football/2000/may/18/uefa.sport4 Paul MacInnes The Guardian 18 May 2000 3 December 2013 The match itself was a lacklustre affair; neither side scored after 90 minutes and in extra time Gheorghe Hagi was sent off.Penalty heartbreak for Arsenal http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sport/football/752751.stm BBC News BBC 17 May 2000 3 December 2013 It was decided on penalties and Arsenal lost after Šuker and Patrick Vieira missed their spot-kicks. Wenger was disappointed with the manner of the defeat and criticised Spanish referee Antonio López Nieto for not tossing a coin to decide where the shoot-out would take place like UEFA promised him.Wenger anger over shoot-out http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/sport/football/753010.stm BBC News BBC 17 May 2000 3 December 2013 Final 17 May 2000 20:45 Galatasaray 0–0 yes Report Arsenal Copenhagen Parken Stadium 38,919 Antonio López Nieto (Spain) D Penbe Şükür Davala Popescu 4–1 Šuker Parlour Vieira Player statistics Arsenal used a total of 32 players during the 1999–2000 season and there were 15 different goalscorers. There were also six squad members who did not make a first-team appearance in the campaign. Kanu featured in 50 matches whereas Vieira started the most games for Arsenal – 47 in total. The team scored a total of 106 goals in all competitions. The highest goalscorer was Henry, with 26 goals, followed by Kanu who scored 17 goals. Six Arsenal players were sent off during the season: Vieira, Keown, Henry, Grimandi (twice), Ljungberg and Luzhnyi. Key No. = Squad number Pos = Playing position Nat. = Nationality Apps = Appearances GK = Goalkeeper DF = Defender MF = Midfielder FW = Forward 12px|alt=|Yellow cards = Yellow cards 12px|alt=|Red cards = Red cards Numbers in parentheses denote appearances as substitute. Players with number struck through and marked Left club during playing season left the club during the playing season. No.Pos.Nat.NameFA Premier LeagueFA CupLeague CupFA Charity ShieldEuropeTotalDisciplineAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals13px|Booked|alt=A yellow rectangular card13px|Sent off|alt=A red rectangular card1GKENGDavid Seaman 24020100090360002DFENGLee Dixon 283300010131454803DFENGNigel Winterburn 19 (9)00010109 (1)130 (10)1304MFFRA 1974Patrick Vieira 30 (1)220001014047 (1)21415DFENGMartin Keown 271200010903911316DFENGTony Adams 210110000110331507DFARGNelson Vivas Left club during playing season(4)00010001 (3)02 (7)0308MFSWEFreddie Ljungberg 22 (4)620001011 (3)236 (7)8519FWCRODavor Šuker 8 (14)83011003 (10)215 (24)118010FWNEDDennis Bergkamp 23 (5)600000011434 (5)108011MFNEDMarc Overmars 22 (9)711(1)00011 (3)533 (13)132012FWLBRChristopher Wreh Left club during playing season0000(1)00000(1)00013GKAUTAlex Manninger 14 (1)01010106023 (1)01014FWFRA 1974Thierry Henry 26 (5)173021007 (5)838 (10)267115MFENGRay Parlour 29 (1)11020119 (2)342 (3)55016DFBRASylvinho 23 (8)13020107 (2)036 (10)16017MFFRA 1974Emmanuel Petit 24 (2)33000109 (1)037 (3)38018DFFRA 1974Gilles Grimandi 27 (1)23110109 (1)141 (2)011219MFGERStefan Malz2 (3)1202100(2)06 (5)20020DFENGMatthew Upson 5 (3)00020001 (1)09 (3)01021MFPORLuís Boa Morte Left club during playing season(2)00000(1)000(3)00022DFUKROleh Luzhnyi16 (5)01020(1)06024 (7)02123MFENGStephen Hughes Left club during playing season1 (1)0(2)00000(1)01 (4)00025FWNGRNwankwo Kanu 24 (7)12(2)0111110 (5)336 (14)173029MFENGJermaine Pennant 0000(1)00000(1)00030MFENGPaolo Vernazza 1 (1)0200000(1)03 (2)00032DFWALRhys Weston 100(1)0000001 (1)00033MFENGTommy Black (1)0100000001 (1)00034DFENGAshley Cole 100(1)0000001 (1)00035FWIREGraham Barrett (2)000000000(2)00036DFIREBrian McGovern (1)000000000(1)00038MFENGJulian Gray (1)000000000(1)000 Source:https://web.archive.org/web/20010410010523/http://www.arsenal.co.uk/squadlist.htm http://www.arsenal.co.uk/squadlist.htm Squad list Arsenal Football Club AFCi 10 April 2001 5 November 2013 deadArsenal disciplinary record, 1999/2000 http://www.arseweb.com/history/stats/discip00.html Arseweb 22 May 2000 14 January 2014 23 September 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150923173954/http://www.arseweb.com/history/stats/discip00.html dead See also 1999–2000 in English football List of Arsenal F.C. seasons References Arsenal Category:Arsenal F.C. seasons