SO ARE ARSENAL REALLY A NORTH LONDON SIDE? READ THIS:
Formed 1886 as Dial Square. Later in year changed name to Royal Arsenal. Known as Woolwich Arsenal from 1891-1914. Played at Plumstead Common from 1886-87 Then Sportsman Ground 1887-88 Then Manor Ground 1888-90 Then Invicta Ground 1890-93 Then back to the Manor Ground 1893-1913 And thence in 1913 to the hovel of hell in N5.
ARSENAL HAVE NEVER BEEN RELEGATED? READ THIS:
Elected to Football League Division 2 1893. Promoted to Division 1 at end of 1903-04. *RELEGATED FROM DIVISION ONE 1912-13*. In Division 2 1913-15.
ARSENAL SHOULDN'T EVEN BE IN THE PREMIERSHIP! READ THIS:
The Goons were relegated in 1913, and as all Spurs fans should know, bribed their way back into the top flight when the first division was expanded following WW1. They finished fifth in the 2nd Division in the last season before the league was suspended, yet "somehow" managed to get elected into the 1st above the teams in 3rd and 4th places.
EVEN IN THE PAST ARSENAL CONNIVED AND CHEATED! READ THIS:
The first ever derby between THFC and the goons was abandoned at 2-1 to Spurs due to poor light. "Coincidently" the Arse arrived rather late for the match and played with the aim of scoring one then defending until poor light stopped play.