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The Official Illustrated History of Arsenal 1886-2010

Phil Soar

Martin Tyler

This official history charts Arsenal's story from its inception in 1886 right up to the dramatic 2009/10 season. It details how Dial Square became Woolwich Arsenal, the move to Highbury, Herbert Chapman's inspirational leadership, the famous Double of 1971, the exciting title race of 1989, the second Double of 1998, the unbeaten season of 2003/04 and the move to their current home.The Official Illustrated History of Arsenal 1886-2010 also includes a complete statistical record of every game played in European and domestic competitions and in-depth features on North London derbies, the stars of the 1930s, Arsenal internationals, the team of 1971 and the modern French connection.

Phil Soar

Phil Soar was part of the consortium that acquired Nottingham Forest Football Club in 1997. He became a football author in his own right and set new standards in club histories with his bestselling Official History of Tottenham Hotspur.Location: Oxfordshire UK.Martin Tyler is the principal football commentator for Sky Sports after having worked for ITV for many years. He commentates regularly on big European matches at home and abroad as well as for many World Cups including the Final. He is also a writer on all aspects of the game.Location: Surrey UK.

Martin Tyler

Phil Soar is a respected and successful author, publisher and businessman. In the past 20 years, he has built up one of the best collections of football books and periodicals in the world. Phil has written and collaborated on numerous football histories that have been widely acclaimed. Martin Tyler is the principal football commentator for Sky Sports, after having worked for ITV for many years. He has provided commentary on big European matches at home and abroad, as well as for many World Cups, including the Final. He is also a writer on all aspects of the game. When Arsene Wenger came to the Club in 1996, he set about building a squad that would be the envy of the Premiership. The style of football that Arsene Wenger has introduced to the Club has been both exhilarating and fluent, fused with an attacking flair that has rarely been seen before. In the 15 years that he has managed the Club, Arsene Wenger has guided Arsenal to three League Championships, four FA Cup triumphs and four Community Shield victories, a remarkable record in anyone's book.