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Arsenal turns 125 tomorrow

The munitions workers in the Woolwich Arsenal Armament Factory decided to form a football team in late 1886. They named it Dial Square FC. Fast forward 125 years. Arsenal is now a household name and one of the world's storied franchises.

At the match against Everton tomorrow, the club will commemorate this special occasion with many tributes.

Read the full article at Soccerblog.

Soccerblog @ Dec 9, 2011 11:00 AM EDT | Blog Profile

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