11 ways to know that you are an Arsenal fan

Arsenal fans are among the most passionate as well as respected fans in the world. Come on – 6 years with no trophy, being a feeder club to Barcelona and Manchester City – and we’re still “Arsenal till we die.” Here are a few characteristics of the typical Arsenal fan;

You know you’re an Arsenal fan when..

Gervinho signed from LOSC Lille.

1. You’re always keeping track of the French leagues, why? – 9 out of 10 Arsenal signings will either arrive from Ligue1 or chances are they will be French nationals.

Along with Mata, Benzema was one of the big name players to be linked with Arsenal.

2. You know beforehand that whenever we’re linked with a big name signing, they are never going to happen.

Carroll downs Arsenal at the Emirates.

3. You have learned to stop under estimating teams and always wait for the final whistle before updating your facebook status.

Second best to Arsenal…always.

4. There’s no doubt in your mind that Tottenham will never finish higher than the Arsenal – fact.

Expect Oxlade-Chamberlain and Miyaichi to feature in the near future.

5. You research the youth and reserve team more, as a result of expecting to see them in the first team.

Wayne Rooney

6. You can’t stand Manchester United – in fact, you hate them with all your heart; sure you can respect them (I do), but that doesn’t stop us from hating their guts!

Arsenal are officially Messi's favorite foreign club.

7. You actually respected Barcelona…that is, until they started stealing our players (Henry, Hleb, Fabregas) and knocking us out of the Champions League in successive seasons. Now you support Real Madrid.

Sustainable development.

8. You use the comeback of how Arsenal will be financially safe when Financial Fair Play is implemented.

Oh, a red card.

9. You always have ready made excuses as to why Arsenal didn’t win a match – it’s the truth, just think about it.

Nasri left Arsenal for a club with bigger ambition…(and wage cap.)

10. No matter what goes against Arsenal – no matter how bad the situation is – you will always support this red and white beauty, pride of North London.

Arshavin scores the winner against Barcelona

11. You know that the only certainty as an Arsenal fan is uncertainty – You will never know what you’ll get…

It’s not easy being an Arsenal fan… but it’s easy to see why we love this team.