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Titolo: Arsenal dalla A alla Z - W

Arsenal's A to Z... W is for Wembley
A is for Adams, B is for Bastin and C is for Chapman. This summer, you can
build up your very own Gunners dictionary with our Arsenal A-Z. 
From the obvious to the obscure, discover a host of facts and stats about
the club you love. And if we miss anything important, you'll have the
chance to let us know by clicking on the link at the foot of the page. 
WEMBLEY
Arsenal's first trip to Wembley ended in a 1-0 defeat against Cardiff in
the FA Cup final, but they returned three years later to beat Huddersfield
2-0 and claim a first major trophy for the Club. In total, Arsenal have
contested 13 FA Cup finals at Wembley, winning seven and losing six. The
Gunners have featured in five League Cup finals at the stadium, winning
two and losing three. As well as contesting a number of Charity Shield
matches down the years, Arsenal adopted Wembley as their home for
Champions League fixtures in 1998/99 and 1999/2000. The decision gave more
fans an opportunity to watch the Gunners but results were disappointing
with three defeats in six group matches.
WENGER
'Arsene Who?' inquired the headlines when Mr Wenger took over at Highbury
in September 1996. Now everyone knows who he is - one of the finest
managers in world football. In less than eight years at the helm, Wenger
has created arguably the finest ever Arsenal team, playing some of the
best football in Europe. The Frenchman has an astute eye for talent and
the coaching ability to transform good players into great players -
Vieira, Petit, Overmars, Anelka, Henry and Pires are just some of those
who have flourished under Wenger's guidance. As well as transforming the
Club with his far-sighted methods, Wenger has brought sustained success to
Highbury. To date he has claimed three FA Cups and three Premiership
titles and carved himself a place in history by leading Arsenal through an
unbeaten League campaign last season.
WHITE HART LANE
The home of Arsenal's local rivals and the venue for two of the Club's
greatest triumphs. In 1971, Arsenal headed to White Hart Lane needing a
win or a goalless draw to pip Leeds to the championship. With thousands
locked outside, Ray Kennedy's late header and that all-important clean
sheet took the title to Highbury. Thirty-three years later, Arsene
Wenger's men arrived in N17 needing just a point to clinch the Premiership
crown. Early goals from Patrick Vieira and Robert Pires put Arsenal in
charge and, although Spurs snatched a point, the Gunners ended the day
with another title to savour and another party to enjoy.
WHITTAKER
Few men have given as much to Arsenal as Tom Whittaker. He started at
Highbury in 1919 as a wing-half and assumed the job of Assistant Physio
after his career was ended by injury. Whittaker's expertise earned him
promotion when Herbert Chapman became manager; he soon became the leader
in his field. An influence behind the scenes during the reigns of Chapman
and his successor, George Allison, Whittaker was eventually appointed
Secretary-Manager in 1947. He led Arsenal to titles in 1948 and 1953, as
well as an FA Cup triumph in 1950. Whittaker once said: 'Herbert Chapman
worked himself to death for the Club, and if it is to be my fate I am
happy to accept'. Tragically, that was to be his fate; Whittaker died in
October 1956 while still in harness as Arsenal manager.
WOODCOCK
Tony Woodcock was Arsenal's most prolific striker of the 1980s. He spent
four seasons at Highbury, scoring 68 goals and almost doubling his tally
of international caps in the process. Woodcock eventually made 42
appearances for England and enjoyed a reputation as one of the most lethal
forwards in the country. His pace, control and eye for goal were
particularly evident in October 1983 when Woodcock struck five times
against Aston Villa, sparking memories of Ted Drake's seven-goal haul at
Villa Park in the 1930s.
WRIGHT
One of the greatest characters to pull on a red and white shirt and
undoubtedly one of Arsenal's finest ever strikers. Ian Wright is a legend
at Arsenal and remains the top scorer in the Club's history with 184 goals
in 285 games. Wright scored on his debut at Leicester and added a
hat-trick at Southampton in his first League game, immediately vindicating
George Graham's decision to spend big. An effervescent presence on the
pitch, Wright conjured up a string of spectacular strikes for Arsenal as
well as the bread-and-butter goals from close range. He was equally
prolific in Europe, inspiring the Gunners to successive Cup Winners' Cup
finals. The championship medal he craved finally arrived in 1998 at the
end of a season which saw him eclipse Cliff Bastin's scoring record in
front of an adoring crowd at Highbury.
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 Arsenal's A to Z... W is for Wembley
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