18 years after their 1st game at the Emirates Stadium, Arsenal remembers Fabregas, Henry, and Toure to celebrate.
There is news about Premier League giants Arsenal Football Club.
17:10 - 17.08.2024
Nigerians rate Bukayo Saka after goal and assist for Arsenal in Premier League opener
See what Nigerians are saying about Bukayo Saka after goal and assist for Arsenal in Premier League opener against Wolves.
The Gunners are trending to their latest celebration to start the new season.
12:30 - 18.07.2024
Bukayo Saka and Kanu model Lagos-themed Arsenal away jersey for the 2024/25 season
Check out Super Eagles legend Nwankwo Kanu and Nigerian-born Bukayo Saka as they unveil the Lagos-themed Arsenal away jersey for the 2024/25 season with Keke Napep and Okada in the video.
Arsenal celebrates Stadium by remembering Fabregas, Henry and Toure
On Monday, August 19, 2024, Arsenal took to social media to celebrate their stadium.
The stadium witnessed its first game on the same day ahead of the start of the 2006/07 Premier League season.
To celebrate 18 years since the first game at the Emirates Stadium, the Gunners had to remember some legends.
The posted several pictures on social media about their first game at the Stadium.
The Gunners took on Aston Villa and after a scoreless first half the visitors went ahead through a goal by defender Olaf Mellberg.
It was Brazilian midfielder Gilberto who would salvage a draw for the Gunners in their first game there.
The photos that went viral of that game show legends of the club such as Cesc Fabregas, Kolo Toure, Theo Walcott, and Captain Thierry Henry.
The celebration comes after Bukayo Saka was the hero as they started the new season with a comfortable win against Wolverhampton Wanderers.
The Gunners were previously at Highbury a smaller compact arena but the Manager at the time Arsene Wenger led them to their new arena.
Arsenal spent 93 years at Highbury from 1913 till 2006 until they moved to the Emirates Stadium.
Related content
19:30 - 03.06.2023
Bukayo Saka celebrates meeting with governor Sanwo-Olu
Saka wraps up Nigerian visit meeting Governor Sanwo-Olu, excited to connect with roots.
18:00 - 03.06.2023
Bukayo Saka gifts Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu Arsenal jersey
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu gets free jersey from Arsenal star Bukayo Saka.
09:00 - 02.06.2023
Nigerians react as Bukayo Saka dishes out white Yoruba traditional attire in Bariga, Lagos
Wetin Bukayo Saka dey find for Bariga? Iwobi and Nigerians react on social media as Arsenal star roams Lagos.
10:30 - 01.06.2023
Bukayo Saka: Arsenal star reportedly to meet with Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu
Connecting with his Nigerian roots Bukayo Saka is set to team up with Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu.
20:00 - 31.05.2023
Nigerians rejoice as Bukayo Saka lands in Lagos for holiday
Wetin he dey do for naija? Nigerians go crazy as Bukayo Saka lands in Lagos for vacation.
09:00 - 09.06.2023
Bukayo Saka says 'thank you Lagos' in Yoruba as he departs for London
'E se gan' - Bukayo Saka thanks Lagos in Yoruba as he departs