5 best managers in Arsenal history

Even though Arsenal havent accumulated as much silverware as their Premier League rivals in recent years, theyre still one of the most prestigious clubs in England. The Gunners are one of the most valuable clubs in the world. The London club has produced or signed some iconic players and have tasted success, courtesy of some of their best managers. Here are the five best managers of Arsenal.

#5 George Allison

Arsenals second longest serving manager was with the club from 1934 to 1947 and was on the board of directors before taking charge of the club. Allison led Arsenal to 2 First Division titles, 1 FA Cup and 1 Community Shield before stepping down from his post in 1947.

#4 Tom Whittaker

The Englishman was on the books of Arsenal as a player from 1919 to 1925, after which he became a part of the backroom staff and was finally named manager of the club in 1947. Arsenal tasted success under Whittaker, who led them to 2 First Division titles, 1 FA Cup and 2 Community Shields. In spite of his success Whittaker crumbled under the pressure of managing the club and passed away due to a heart attack in 1956.

#3 Hebert Chapman

The Englishman was another manager who left a lasting impression on Arsenal and revolutionized football. Chapman guided Arsenal to 1 FA Cup and 2 First Division trophies and was famous for his use of the WM formation. Chapman was also the manager who gave Arsenal their first trophy and is now immortalized in bronze outside the Emirates Stadium.

#2 George Graham

Arsenal saw a lot of silverware under George Graham too. Graham, who was a player at Arsenal from 1966 to 1972, led the club to 2 First Division titles, 2 League Cups, 1 Community Shield, 1 FA Cup and 1 UEFA Cup Winners Cup. Graham signed players like David Seaman, Anders Limpar and Ian Wright during his tenure who were vital to the club's success. Graham’s career at the helm of Arsenal would have probably spanned much longer had he not been implicated in a bribery scam in 1996.

#1 Arsene Wenger

Nobody but Arsenal’s longest serving manager deserves to occupy the top spot on this list. Wenger, who is also the Premier League’s longest serving manager, has been the driving force of the club since 1996 and has won a total of 12 trophies with the club. The Frenchman has been credited with revolutionizing football through his philosophy and is known to for his work with young players. Wenger and his team went completely unbeaten in the Premier League during the 2003-2004 season and were fondly known as the ‘Invincibles’. The 64-year-olds work with the Gunners won’t be forgotten anytime soon.