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Many of us remember the good old days of Arsenal’s dominance. The packed Highbury was a fortress to conquer in the Premier League, while Arsene Wenger’s machinery bagged goals for fun year after year.

While reigning champions Manchester City and last season’s second-placed finishers Liverpool are bet exchange odds-on favourites to compete for the English Premier League title again this year - fans are also anticipating a hotly contested battle to take place amongst the major London clubs who will be vying for the highly sought-after Champions League spots.

Arsenal booked their place in the League Cup semi-final with a dominant display against Sunderland last month.

numbers-based route Prior to Arsene Wenger’s arrival in North London back in 1996, the outlook of English football was significantly different from what supporters have become accustomed to in contemporary society. During a period of transition, the Frenchman proved to be a pivotal figure in raising the standards of top-flight football in England.

Alan Hudson burst onto the football scene aged 17 for Chelsea on 1st February 1969 at Stamford Bridge, for a home match against Southampton.