1995–96 Arsenal F.C. season


During the 1995–96 English football season, Arsenal F.C. competed in the FA Premier League.

Season summary

Arsenal began their life under Bruce Rioch's management with a seven-place improvement upon last season's disappointing finish, but were never in the hunt for the title. New signings David Platt and Dennis Bergkamp came to justify their hefty price tags, while the ageing Ian Wright showed no sign of winding down thanks to a regular supply of goals. The legendary "back five" of David Seaman, Lee Dixon, Nigel Winterburn, Steve Bould and Tony Adams also showed little sign of their advancing years.
Arsenal blew their best chance of silverware in February after they went out of the Coca-Cola Cup to eventual winners Aston Villa in the semi-finals. A fifth place in the final table was enough to secure a UEFA Cup place.

Players

Squad information

Reserve squad

Transfers

In

Total spending: £12,250,000

Out

Total income: £2,300,000

Club

Coaching staff

Competitions

Standings

Results summary

Results by round

Pre-season

Arsenal spent their initial pre-season in Sweden playing Swedish sides Kristianstads, Gallstads and GAIS. Returning to England, they then played games against Wolverhampton Wanderers, Inter Milan, and St Albans.

Premier League

Matches

FA Cup

League Cup

Topscorers