Arsenal F.C.

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the founding location?Woolwich, London, England
2. What is the first division entry year?1904
3. What is Arsenal F.C. and where did it begin?Arsenal F.C. started in 1886 when munitions workers in Woolwich founded the club, originally called Dial Square. It grew into a famous football team over the years.
4. Why is Arsenal called "The Invincibles"?In the 2003-2004 season, Arsenal finished the entire Premier League campaign without losing a single game, earning the nickname "The Invincibles."

Premier League: The highest level of professional football competition in England, featuring the nation's top clubs.
FA Cup: A prestigious annual knockout football competition in English football, open to a wide range of clubs.
UEFA Champions League: An elite annual club football competition contested by top-division European clubs, organized by UEFA.
WM Formation: A tactical football formation popular in the early 20th century, characterized by its defensive shape resembling the letter 'W' and attacking shape resembling 'M'.