Arsene Who?: The Story of Wenger's 1998 Double

Arsène Wenger was unknown when he took charge of Arsenal in 1996, but he transformed the team into league and FA Cup winners, playing with breath-taking style and sparking a rivalry with Alex Ferguson and Manchester United. Built around over 150 exclusive interviews, the book relives Arsenal's rocky road to the 1998 Double and the inception of the Wenger revolution, portraying a collection of troubled and ageing stars who bonded with foreign newcomers to achieve immortality. It is a snapshot of a shifting cultural and sporting landscape.

Format: Hardback
Length: 304 pages
Publication date: 12 October 2023
Publisher: Octopus Publishing Group

Nobody had heard of Arsène Wenger when he took charge of Arsenal in October 1996. The headline read, "Arsène Who?" The question was, "Who is this unknown Frenchman who has taken over one of the biggest football clubs in England?" However, within less than two full seasons, Wenger transformed an underperforming side into league and FA Cup winners. He did it with style, sparking an epoch-defining rivalry with Alex Ferguson and Manchester United. He also modernised football in England with his ground-breaking methods.

Arsenal was built around over 150 exclusive interviews with key players, coaches, staff, and opponents. The book is rich in behind-the-scenes stories, personal accounts of triumph, tragedy, hilarity, and heartbreak. It relives Arsenal's rocky road to the 1998 Double and the inception of the Wenger revolution.

The book is a portrait of a collection of troubled and ageing stars who bonded with foreign newcomers to achieve immortality. It is a snapshot of a shifting cultural and sporting landscape epitomised by the Gunners' rise. And it is the tale of an unheralded mastermind who guided his team to new heights.

Arsène Who? is the inside story of how Wenger took Arsenal to the top of English football and changed the game forever. It is a must-read for any football fan, and for anyone who wants to understand the impact of one man on the sport.

Dimension: 240 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781788404549