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Arsenal FC, commonly known as Arsenal, is a professional football (soccer) club based in London, England. It is one of the most well-known and successful football clubs in the world. The club was founded in 1886 and has since become one of the prominent teams in English football history.

Arsenal FC competes in the English Premier League, which is the top tier of football in England. The team plays its home matches at the Emirates Stadium, located in the Holloway area of North London.

The club’s nickname is “The Gunners,” which references the historical connection Arsenal has with the Royal Arsenal munitions factory, where it was initially formed. The team’s crest features a cannon, further reflecting this association.

Arsenal has a storied history with numerous domestic and international honors. The club has won multiple English top-flight league titles, including several FA Cups, which is the oldest domestic football competition in the world. Arsenal has also experienced success in European competitions, although they have not won the UEFA Champions League, which is the most prestigious club competition in Europe.

The club has had various iconic players and managers over the years, and their style of play has been celebrated for its attacking football and development of talented young players through the club’s youth academy.

Arsenal FC enjoys a massive global fan base and is considered one of the “big six” clubs in English football, alongside Manchester United, Liverpool, Manchester City, Chelsea, and Tottenham Hotspur.