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Arsenal Video

Arsenal Video

Arsenal's nickname is The Gunners and they play at The Emirates Stadium. You can learn all about Arsenal by looking at our featured club materials.

Video Guide to Arsenal

Watch the video. If it's a little difficult, read the tapescript below when you watch. When you finish, click on the learn tab at the bottom of the page and try the activities there, then try the quiz.

Transcript:

Hi, I’m John Dykes. Welcome to the Premier League’s video guide to Arsenal Football Club. Here we’ll take you behind the scenes at the Emirates Stadium, we’ll give you a insight into the match day experience as well as other things to see and do in and around the club.

With a capacity of more than 60,000, the Emirates Stadium is one of the most impressive sporting arenas in Europe. Arsenal’s previous ground, Highbury, held just 38,000 and after extension plans were rejected, the search for a new home began.

In November 1999, the club announced proposals to build a new stadium nearby at Ashburton Grove. Work began on the project in August 2002 and in 2006, 93 years of history moved just a few hundred metres down the road to the Emirates Stadium. Keeping the stadium in the borough of Islington maintained the club’s heritage and created 1800 new jobs in the area.

In addition, 2000 new homes were built including more than 700 at the old Highbury site. Behind the scenes, the Emirates boasts top-of-the-range facilities for the players to prepare meticulously match day.

Getting there is simple, London’s comprehensive public transport network will take you within a few minutes walk of the ground and clearly located signs will help pedestrians find their way from stations or bus stops. Two bridges were built at the east of the stadium to cater for arrival by rail.

Once you’ve reached the stadium, why not visit the Armoury, the official club shop, loaded with top quality merchandise to ensure you’re kitted out appropriately in Arsenal’s famous red uniform. With a reputation for playing the best football, entertainment is always guaranteed at the Emirates. All that’s left now is for you to take your seat and savour the rocking atmosphere.

If you’d like to experience the thrill of the Barclays Premier league in person, then why not visit the ticket availability section of premierleague.com or visit the club’s website.

Arsenal's Emirates Stadium, Getty.

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Activity 2: Arsenal are called The Gunners and there were lots of military words mentioned in the video. Can you match the military word to the correct definition?
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Abbey
19/04/2023
BR
69
points

It was an amazing video. I learned about the history of the club.
I have been to London twice. But I have never been to the Arsenal stadium. I would like to go. I think the best thing about going to an Arsenal match is seeng a good football game.


Abbey
19/04/2023 00:38
Brazil
Arsenal
69

It was an amazing video. I learned about the history of the club.
I have been to London twice. But I have never been to the Arsenal stadium. I would like to go. I think the best thing about going to an Arsenal match is seeng a good football game.

Abbey
03/04/2023
BR
69
points

The video was cool. I have been to London. I went to London a few years ago. I would like to go to the Emirates to see a match. It would be cool to see the Arsenal players in a match.


Abbey
03/04/2023 16:56
Brazil
Arsenal
69

The video was cool. I have been to London. I went to London a few years ago. I would like to go to the Emirates to see a match. It would be cool to see the Arsenal players in a match.

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Rath6180
08/03/2023
GB
759
points

I have never been to London, but I know it is expensive.


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Rath6180
08/03/2023 10:00
United Kingdom
Liverpool
759

I have never been to London, but I know it is expensive.

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hsn
26/06/2022
TR
5525
points

Phrase
• The poor people were kitted out by honorable attitude of them.


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hsn
26/06/2022 18:12
Turkey
Tottenham Hotspur
5525

Phrase
• The poor people were kitted out by honorable attitude of them.

Michaelsun
07/04/2022
CN
738
points

I am not an Arsenal fan, but will go the Emirates to watch a premier league.


Michaelsun
07/04/2022 15:59
China
Manchester United
738

I am not an Arsenal fan, but will go the Emirates to watch a premier league.

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Mo'men Mohammed
05/04/2021
EG
438
points

t was great !

I've never been visit London before... Of course I'm dreaming of visiting The Emirates Stadium.

The atmosphere looks fantastic at the stadium and fans always supporting the team no matter happened.


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Mo'men Mohammed
05/04/2021 14:21
Egypt
Arsenal
438

t was great !

I've never been visit London before... Of course I'm dreaming of visiting The Emirates Stadium.

The atmosphere looks fantastic at the stadium and fans always supporting the team no matter happened.

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Mo'men Mohammed
04/04/2021
EG
438
points

It was great !

I've never been visit London before... Of course I'm dreaming of visiting The Emirates Stadium.

The atmosphere looks fantastic at the stadium and fans always supporting the team no matter happened.


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Mo'men Mohammed
04/04/2021 11:38
Egypt
Arsenal
438

It was great !

I've never been visit London before... Of course I'm dreaming of visiting The Emirates Stadium.

The atmosphere looks fantastic at the stadium and fans always supporting the team no matter happened.

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Gabriel Amaral
16/03/2021
BR
1512
points

This was brilliant!
Yes, I have! And I had the opportunity to know the Emirates Stadium.
I think that in every stadium around the world the atmosphere and synergy between player and fans is the kind of thing that makes it worthy.


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Gabriel Amaral
16/03/2021 14:05
Brazil
Arsenal
1512

This was brilliant!
Yes, I have! And I had the opportunity to know the Emirates Stadium.
I think that in every stadium around the world the atmosphere and synergy between player and fans is the kind of thing that makes it worthy.

Elli07
05/01/2021
SE
177
points

I visited London in late October 2019 and watched Arsenal at the Emirates. It was fun.


Elli07
05/01/2021 13:35
Sweden
Arsenal
177

I visited London in late October 2019 and watched Arsenal at the Emirates. It was fun.

asonay1
04/01/2021
TR
122
points

I've never been in London but if I had a chance I would definitely go and feel this amazing atmosphere because they are so good at supporting their team in my opinion.


asonay1
04/01/2021 21:10
Turkey
Wolverhampton Wanderers
122

I've never been in London but if I had a chance I would definitely go and feel this amazing atmosphere because they are so good at supporting their team in my opinion.

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Alex_from_Ukraine
20/09/2020
UA
6278
points

The best thing about going to an Arsenal match would be having beside me at least one of my two best friends - both are Gunners, one from Boston, another from Kharkov (both were my classmates in the 70-ies).


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Alex_from_Ukraine
20/09/2020 22:44
Ukraine
Liverpool
6278

The best thing about going to an Arsenal match would be having beside me at least one of my two best friends - both are Gunners, one from Boston, another from Kharkov (both were my classmates in the 70-ies).

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Alex_from_Ukraine
20/09/2020
UA
6278
points

Never been to London. Would like to go to the Webley, possibly the Emirates.


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Alex_from_Ukraine
20/09/2020 22:41
Ukraine
Liverpool
6278

Never been to London. Would like to go to the Webley, possibly the Emirates.

Izabela
23/06/2020
BR
1505
points

Ok


Izabela
23/06/2020 20:43
Brazil
Newcastle United
1505

Ok

verob
04/02/2023
AR
16
points

ok


verob
04/02/2023 23:18
Argentina
Arsenal
16

ok

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mobeckham
17/05/2020
TR
6510
points

The video is wonderful
I have never been to London but I'd love to visit The Emirates stadium once with my brother who is a massive Arsenal fan
The atmosphere of the club is amazing and they play entertaining football


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mobeckham
17/05/2020 23:20
Turkey
Manchester United
6510

The video is wonderful
I have never been to London but I'd love to visit The Emirates stadium once with my brother who is a massive Arsenal fan
The atmosphere of the club is amazing and they play entertaining football

RenatoSaioron
03/03/2020
BR
58
points

I enjoyed the video.
I passed to London, only on airport. If I have another chance to go to Europe, certainly, I will go to London to visit Emirates


RenatoSaioron
03/03/2020 20:54
Brazil
Arsenal
58

I enjoyed the video.
I passed to London, only on airport. If I have another chance to go to Europe, certainly, I will go to London to visit Emirates

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jjosebadillo
28/11/2019
MX
435
points

i liked,
yes i want to go
the atmosphere


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jjosebadillo
28/11/2019 02:08
Mexico
Wolverhampton Wanderers
435

i liked,
yes i want to go
the atmosphere

Tatiane
01/11/2019
BR
154
points

The video was really exciting!!
I've been in London once, but I didn't get to know The Emirates, but if I go to London again, I'd love to know the stadium for sure!!
I'd go to an Arsenal match and I think the best thing about it will be to cheer in the middle of the crowd.


Tatiane
01/11/2019 14:53
Brazil
Everton
154

The video was really exciting!!
I've been in London once, but I didn't get to know The Emirates, but if I go to London again, I'd love to know the stadium for sure!!
I'd go to an Arsenal match and I think the best thing about it will be to cheer in the middle of the crowd.

englishman
26/08/2019
DZ
1734
points

yes


englishman
26/08/2019 14:23
Algeria
Manchester City
1734

yes

englishman
26/08/2019
DZ
1734
points

ok


englishman
26/08/2019 14:22
Algeria
Manchester City
1734

ok

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Anet
09/08/2019
MM
285
points

As I'm massive the Arsenal Fan, I really enjoyed watching this video. It explained about Arsenal history and future plan. I haven't been to London and Emirates stadium. I have a dream that one day I will visit London and enjoy the Arsenal match at emirates stadium. The best thing about going to an Arsenal match is incredible. Being an Arsenal Fan from overseas, watching the game at the Emirates stadium will be fantastic. We love you Arsenal we do. Come on you Gunners!


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Anet
09/08/2019 16:58
Myanmar
Arsenal
285

As I'm massive the Arsenal Fan, I really enjoyed watching this video. It explained about Arsenal history and future plan. I haven't been to London and Emirates stadium. I have a dream that one day I will visit London and enjoy the Arsenal match at emirates stadium. The best thing about going to an Arsenal match is incredible. Being an Arsenal Fan from overseas, watching the game at the Emirates stadium will be fantastic. We love you Arsenal we do. Come on you Gunners!

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ldzingirai
25/03/2019
ZW
1745
points

I haven't been to The Emirates and I would like to see The Gunners play in their home ground.

I admire the Arsenal's shop,buying one or two things.


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ldzingirai
25/03/2019 16:22
Zimbabwe
Chelsea
1745

I haven't been to The Emirates and I would like to see The Gunners play in their home ground.

I admire the Arsenal's shop,buying one or two things.

sabanoleg
23/11/2017
UA
2337
points

Meticulously prepared video.Very nice!!!


sabanoleg
23/11/2017 14:53
Ukraine
Arsenal
2337

Meticulously prepared video.Very nice!!!

Flávio Jose
30/08/2017
BR
16
points

I was like a lot because Arsenal is a great team


Flávio Jose
30/08/2017 19:33
Brazil
Liverpool
16

I was like a lot because Arsenal is a great team

Flávio Jose
28/08/2017
BR
16
points

No, but yes I would like watch a game of arsenal


Flávio Jose
28/08/2017 05:55
Brazil
Liverpool
16

No, but yes I would like watch a game of arsenal

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Josep-Barça
15/07/2017
ES
7
points

This is a good video. I hope to go to Emirates Stadium to watch a Champions match between Arsenal and Barça. I will be a excellent match. Good luck !


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Josep-Barça
15/07/2017 12:08
Spain
Arsenal
7

This is a good video. I hope to go to Emirates Stadium to watch a Champions match between Arsenal and Barça. I will be a excellent match. Good luck !

Vlad Bogdan Garba
09/07/2017
GB
2
points

I was to London one time but I never had visited The Emirates. Is my dream to visit The Emirates. My best thing about going to an Arsenal match is the atmosphere created there.


Vlad Bogdan Garba
09/07/2017 10:40
United Kingdom
Arsenal
2

I was to London one time but I never had visited The Emirates. Is my dream to visit The Emirates. My best thing about going to an Arsenal match is the atmosphere created there.

mirush
15/11/2016
AL
59
points

5 from 6


mirush
15/11/2016 21:36
Albania
Arsenal
59

5 from 6

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kwesimanifest
19/07/2016
GH
4768
points

Hi Jack
Am looking forward to visiting the Emirates


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kwesimanifest
19/07/2016 12:56
Ghana
Manchester United
4768

Hi Jack
Am looking forward to visiting the Emirates

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kwesimanifest
28/06/2016
GH
4768
points

To watch them play
I must say their style of play is delightful to watch


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kwesimanifest
28/06/2016 06:17
Ghana
Manchester United
4768

To watch them play
I must say their style of play is delightful to watch

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admin
28/06/2016
GB
560
points

Hi Kwesimanifest

The Emirates is really impressive. I think it's the best looking stadium in England.

Jack


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admin
28/06/2016 09:27
United Kingdom
Arsenal
560

Hi Kwesimanifest

The Emirates is really impressive. I think it's the best looking stadium in England.

Jack

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kwesimanifest
28/06/2016
GH
4768
points

I would love to go to the Emirates


kwesimanifest's picture
kwesimanifest
28/06/2016 06:16
Ghana
Manchester United
4768

I would love to go to the Emirates

kwesimanifest's picture
kwesimanifest
27/06/2016
GH
4768
points

I haven't been to London before.


kwesimanifest's picture
kwesimanifest
27/06/2016 09:37
Ghana
Manchester United
4768

I haven't been to London before.

kwesimanifest's picture
kwesimanifest
27/06/2016
GH
4768
points

I liked the video's sequence of display


kwesimanifest's picture
kwesimanifest
27/06/2016 09:30
Ghana
Manchester United
4768

I liked the video's sequence of display

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assemjuve
29/03/2016
PS
3705
points

The atmosphere.


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assemjuve
29/03/2016 18:43
Palestinian Territory
Liverpool
3705

The atmosphere.

assemjuve's picture
assemjuve
29/03/2016
PS
3705
points

No i have not, not a lot.


assemjuve's picture
assemjuve
29/03/2016 18:43
Palestinian Territory
Liverpool
3705

No i have not, not a lot.

assemjuve's picture
assemjuve
29/03/2016
PS
3705
points

It is good.


assemjuve's picture
assemjuve
29/03/2016 18:42
Palestinian Territory
Liverpool
3705

It is good.

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HakanUslu1881
06/03/2016
TR
1761
points

That's very good.
No,I haven't been.Yes of course.


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HakanUslu1881
06/03/2016 02:34
Turkey
Leicester City
1761

That's very good.
No,I haven't been.Yes of course.

Shakhtar_FC
27/01/2016
UA
25
points

Its not bad information. But i would like to learn more about history(managers, players) dont about stadium and areas of London and transport. But Generally I like it


Shakhtar_FC
27/01/2016 14:01
Ukraine
Manchester United
25

Its not bad information. But i would like to learn more about history(managers, players) dont about stadium and areas of London and transport. But Generally I like it

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MUGEMANYI
14/11/2015
RW
2320
points

Wow,it's my team and my dream is to be at Emirates watching Gunners


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MUGEMANYI
14/11/2015 18:15
Rwanda
Arsenal
2320

Wow,it's my team and my dream is to be at Emirates watching Gunners

nikosonris
10/11/2015
UA
2453
points

I have never been to London, but I am planning to go to the UK to take some coaching courses (watch the training process, visit the training facilities, talk to coaches and managers, get an insight into what a football club should look like), cause I am thinking of becoming a coach some day.


nikosonris
10/11/2015 12:05
Ukraine
Arsenal
2453

I have never been to London, but I am planning to go to the UK to take some coaching courses (watch the training process, visit the training facilities, talk to coaches and managers, get an insight into what a football club should look like), cause I am thinking of becoming a coach some day.

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ldzingirai
25/03/2019
ZW
1745
points

I like the pay and the add-ons. So many professionals have turned to coaching or some jobs in football.


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ldzingirai
25/03/2019 16:26
Zimbabwe
Chelsea
1745

I like the pay and the add-ons. So many professionals have turned to coaching or some jobs in football.

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MUGEMANYI
27/11/2015
RW
2320
points

Good idea even I'm not interested in being football coach


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MUGEMANYI
27/11/2015 17:07
Rwanda
Arsenal
2320

Good idea even I'm not interested in being football coach

nikosonris
04/12/2015
UA
2453
points

Being a coach is a very interesting experience. You should try) maybe you will like it just like me)


nikosonris
04/12/2015 16:46
Ukraine
Arsenal
2453

Being a coach is a very interesting experience. You should try) maybe you will like it just like me)

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aragorn1986
29/10/2015
ME
3557
points

It is my dream to see AFC. Maybe one day I will do it. My favourite all time player is Thierry Henry. I remember Highburry, it was so nice stadium. Small but nice. Like you're at home..


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aragorn1986
29/10/2015 16:51
Montenegro
Arsenal
3557

It is my dream to see AFC. Maybe one day I will do it. My favourite all time player is Thierry Henry. I remember Highburry, it was so nice stadium. Small but nice. Like you're at home..

fernandopineda
19/10/2014
CO
0
points

Very good


fernandopineda
19/10/2014 21:24
Colombia
Arsenal
0

Very good

fernandopineda
19/10/2014
CO
0
points

This web page is excellent. I hope to learn a lot. Tahnks


fernandopineda
19/10/2014 21:23
Colombia
Arsenal
0

This web page is excellent. I hope to learn a lot. Tahnks

antoniokian
15/09/2014
BR
0
points

Nice!!!!


antoniokian
15/09/2014 00:25
Brazil
Chelsea
0

Nice!!!!

sirjoe777
02/04/2012
0
points

Dear Jack,
please don't hate me!
Featured Club - Arsenal (read finding the tip on Twitter or Facebook)
Task 2, Question 6: it looks like the past simple of "maintain" is MAINTAINT and not MAINTAINED. Using the Cambridge Dictionary on line I didn't find "maintaint"...
Enjoy the spring wherever you are.
Sergio


sirjoe777
02/04/2012 11:12


0

Dear Jack,
please don't hate me!
Featured Club - Arsenal (read finding the tip on Twitter or Facebook)
Task 2, Question 6: it looks like the past simple of "maintain" is MAINTAINT and not MAINTAINED. Using the Cambridge Dictionary on line I didn't find "maintaint"...
Enjoy the spring wherever you are.
Sergio

Jack
02/04/2012
0
points

Hi Sergio

Wow, you're a great proof reader. I am staying at my Mum's house in Spain at the moment, but back to Sri Lanka soon.

Thanks again - I'll try harder to check my work next time.

Jack


Jack
02/04/2012 19:59


0

Hi Sergio

Wow, you're a great proof reader. I am staying at my Mum's house in Spain at the moment, but back to Sri Lanka soon.

Thanks again - I'll try harder to check my work next time.

Jack

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