1970–71 Arsenal F.C. season
season of football team
During the 1970–71 English football season, Arsenal F.C. competed in the Football League First Division. Arsenal became just the fourth side in history to win the league and FA Cup double.
For the first time in their history, Arsenal remained unbeaten at home for the entirety of the league campaign, losing just once there in all competitions – 0–2 to Crystal Palace in the Football League Cup fourth round replay.
Season summary
Arsenal's summer transfer window was quiet, with the transfer of Bobby Gould to Wolves for £50,000 as the only major business. David Court was also sold to Luton Town. Arsenal had a fruitful preseason, beating Watford, Gothenburg Alliance (made up of players from the Gothenburg clubs), Kungsbacka, and Crystal Palace, and tying the Copenhagen Football Alliance.
Arsenal's season began away at Everton, the 1970 League Champions. Due to pre-season injuries, Arsenal was missing Peter Simpson (cartilage operation) and Jon Sammels (broken leg). John Roberts was deputized in defense, while Pat Rice served as right back. Everton dominated, going up 1-0.
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