Media playback is not supported on this device Bahasa - Indonesia; Chinese (simplified) Deutsch; English - Australia; English - Canada; English - Ghana; English - International; ... 3 August 2013 Kick-off 17:20. The Gunners welcomed back Aaron Ramsey and Mesut Özil back into the side after lengthy spells on the sidelines due to injury. Dortmund, Arsenal and Napoli all finished on 12 points, but the Germans beat Arsenal to top spot on a better head-to-head record. Arsenal were on course to win the Emirates Cup for a fourth time whilst they led 1–0 against Galatasaray, however old foe On 30 May 2013, Arsenal announced they were to release 10 The transfer window opened on 1 July which prompted Arsenal to announce the signing of Arsenal kicked off their season in search of their first trophy in 8 years, though the signs were not encouraging as Arsenal began their league campaign with a disappointing 3–1 loss at Four games into the season Arsenal announced the re-signing of French midfielder The first North London Derby of the season on 1 September was won by the Gunners through a single Giroud goal in the 23rd minute as they managed to end Tottenham's unbeaten streak and take the Gunners up to fourth in the table. Pablo Armero tries a through ball, but José Callejón is caught offside.Raúl Albiol (Napoli) wins a free kick in the defensive half.Aaron Ramsey (Arsenal) wins a free kick in the defensive half.Second yellow card to Mikel Arteta (Arsenal) for a bad foul.José Callejón (Napoli) wins a free kick in the defensive half.Substitution, Arsenal. The penalty was granted was converted by Arsenal's second fixture of March was against Everton in the FA Cup at the On 16 March, Arsenal returned to league action and travelled to Arsenal went on to face Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on 22 March 2014, a match that saw manager Arsène Wenger reach 1000 games. 2013/14 UEFA Champions League, Group Stage Arsenal Arsenal ARS. Venue Emirates Stadium (London) General Game Stats Chart. Arsenal started the match conceding a goal after a Arsenal began April travelling away at Goodison Park to face Everton. Czech playmaker Tomáš Rosický scored three minutes to half time, with a beautiful team goal. Nacho Monreal replaces Aaron Ramsey.Valon Behrami (Napoli) wins a free kick in the defensive half.Laurent Koscielny (Arsenal) wins a free kick in the defensive half.Juan Zuñiga (Napoli) wins a free kick in the defensive half.Substitution, Napoli. Jack Wilshere returned after a foot injury for the final 30 minutes, while knee injury victim Abou Diaby also came on for the Gunners in his first game in 14 months.
Arsenal's first meaningful opening came on 23 minutes when a flowing exchange of passes ended with France striker Giroud's angled shot being beaten away by home goalkeeper Rafael Cabral.With Aaron Ramsey and Jack Wilshere on the bench, Mathieu Flamini came into the side and was instrumental in wrestling control in midfield and Rafael Benitez's men committed several fouls as their frustration grew.The hosts had two decent opportunities to strike before half-time, though, as the energetic Dries Mertens played in Christian Maggio down the right channel. By Elliott Bretland for MailOnline and Matt Barlow for the Daily Mail. Add to Watchlist. The Gunners pipped the Italians to second place on goal difference.As runners-up the Gunners will play a top seed, meaning they will be up against holders Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, Barcelona, Paris St-Germain or Atletico Madrid.Arsene Wenger's side may have been forgiven for not approaching Napoli in their usual attacking manner, but they soon found a rhythm to their passing after an energetic opening from the hosts which saw Goran Pandev test Szczesny with an early shot. Media playback is not supported on this device The 2013–14 season was Arsenal Football Club's 22nd season in the Premier League and 94th consecutive season in the top flight of English football. Arsenal started the game quite slow, and Giroud missed a clear chance inside 30 minutes, where Arsenal began to pick up the face.