Did Arsenal win the double in 1971?

During the 1970–71 English football season, Arsenal F.C. competed in the Football League First Division where it became just the fourth side in history to win the league and FA Cup double.

Who won the Double in 1971?

And on 8 May 1971 Arsenal carried on where they had left off at Tottenham the previous Monday and won the Double for the first time, beating Liverpool 2-1 in the FA Cup, in extra time.

When did Arsenal win Double?

Arsenal's form in the cups was much better than in the league, and in 1992–93 they became the first side to win the FA Cup and League Cup double.

Did Arsenal do the Double in 1971?

Wembley, May 8, 1971 - an historic day for Arsenal Football Club. On that baking hot afternoon, the Gunners beat Liverpool 2-1 after extra time to win the FA Cup and complete the Club's first Double.

What did Arsenal win in 1971?

In the finale to the 1970–71 FA Cup season, the 1971 FA Cup Final was contested by Arsenal and Liverpool at Wembley on 8 May 1971. Arsenal won 2–1 after extra time, with all three goals coming in the added half-hour.

How many times have Arsenal won the double?

Arsenal have won four trophy doubles – The Gunners clinched the league title at White Hart Lane in 1971 before beating Liverpool in the FA Cup five days later thanks to Charlie George's winner in extra-time.

Who managed Arsenal in 1971?

Bertie Mee was born in Bullwell, Nottinghamshire and managed us to our first league and FA Cup double in 1971.

When did Arsenal last win the league?

Arsenal last won the Premier League in the 2003-04 season. That means fans have been waiting over 15 years for league success. It was their 13th English league title and the achievement was made all the more remarkable by dint of the fact they went the whole season unbeaten.

Who won the first double?

The first club to achieve a double was Preston North End in 1889, winning the FA Cup and The Football League in the inaugural season of the league. The team that holds the record for the most doubles is Linfield of Northern Ireland, with a total of 25.

Has Arsenal been relegated from the top division?

In terms of the pre-Premier League era, Arsenal have the strongest history in England's top division, having last been relegated in the 1912-13 season, when they (as Woolwich Arsenal) finished bottom of the league.

When did Charlie George play for Arsenal?

George supported Arsenal as a boy and played for Islington Schoolboys before joining Arsenal in May 1966. He turned professional in 1968 and made his first-team debut on 9 August 1969 against Everton, on the first day of the 1969–70 season; Arsenal lost the match 1–0.

Who is the Arsenal captain?

Emery named Aubameyang as Arsenal's new captain after taking the armband off Granit Xhaka and Arteta decided to stick with the striker after taking over as manager a few weeks later.

Which team has beaten Arsenal the most?

The team that Arsenal have played most in league competition is Manchester United, who they first met in the 1894–95 Football League season; the 83 defeats from 204 meetings is more than they have lost against any other club. Liverpool have drawn 52 league encounters with Arsenal, more than any other club.

Has Arsenal won a European trophy?

Arsenal has won two European honours: the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup in 1970 and the Cup Winners' Cup in 1994 – the latter title recognised by the European confederation. The club played the 1994 European Super Cup and repeated its presence in the following year's Cup Winners' Cup final.

Who scored the fastest goal in a FA Cup final?

Louis Saha scored the fastest ever FA Cup Final goal when he drove home with just 25 seconds on the clock to put Everton ahead.

What is the longest FA Cup tie?

The fourth qualifying round tie between Alvechurch and Oxford City became the longest FA Cup tie ever, lasting a total of eleven hours before Alvechurch won the fifth replay 1–0. Matches were scheduled to be played at the stadium of the team named first on the date specified for each round, which was always a Saturday.