Arsenal F.C. supporters

Arsenal's performance in home matches have resulted in them having the second-highest average League attendance for an English club during the 2007–08 season, (60,069, which was 99.5% of available capacity),^[7] and as of 2006, the fourth-highest all-time average attendance.^[8] Arsenal have the highest proportion (7.7%) of non-white attending supporters of any club in the Premier League, according to a 2002 report.^[9]

There are supporters' clubs worldwide. A 2005 report by Granada Ventures, which at the time owned a 9.9% stake in the club, estimated Arsenal's global fanbase at 27 million, the third-largest in the world.^[1]

In addition to the usual English football chants, Arsenal's supporters sing "One-Nil to the Arsenal" (to the tune of "Go West") and also regularly sing "Who's that team they call the Arsenal", "Good Old Arsenal" (to the tune of "Rule, Britannia!") and "We're the North Bank/Clock End Highbury". The fans also chant "Boring, Boring Arsenal" in self-deprecating reference to Arsenal's reputation during the 1970s and 1980s as an overly defensive, cautious team.^[10] The team's new (May 2022) anthem is "The Angel (North London Forever)" by Louis Dunford.^[11][12][13]

One of Arsenal's longest-running and deepest rivalries is with their nearest major neighbours, Tottenham Hotspur, with matches between the two being referred to as the North London derby.

Arsenal also have a rivalry with West London club Chelsea, which is also considered a major derby. In addition, a strong on-pitch rivalry with Manchester United dates back to the late 1980s, which intensified in the 1990s as both clubs began often competing for the Premier League title.^[14]

A 2003 online survey found that Arsenal supporters most dislike Tottenham, followed by Manchester United and Chelsea.^[15] Between 2022 and 2024, Arsenal's rivalry with Manchester City on the field also grew stronger as the teams often competed for the top spots in the Premier League.

Arsenal supporters enjoy good relations with police forces around the country and especially the Metropolitan Police.^[specify] The club and authorities work closely together to police fans, with both using their available powers where necessary.^{[26][citation needed]}

Arsenal fans have been involved in a number of incidents of racist and homophobic abuse at matches over the years. They have been accused of making homophobic and racist chants and materials directed at ex-Arsenal left-back Ashley Cole.^[27] In 2018, Arsenal announced an investigation into "discriminatory and violent" behaviour by fans during a match against rivals Tottenham Hotspur. Fans were alleged to have hissed (a reference to the gas chambers used during the Holocaust) and chanted about "gassing Jews".^[28] Antisemitic abuse has been a longstanding issue at matches involving Arsenal and Tottenham, as the latter have historic links with North London's Jewish community. It was reported in 2006 that Arsenal fans had also been criticised for continued use of the word "Yid" in chants.^{[29][better source needed]}

A 2021 investigation found that Granit Xhaka had been racially abused by Arsenal season ticket holders online.^[30] The same study found that Hector Bellerin was targeted with homophobic abuse.^[31] Former Arsenal player Emmanuel Adebayor claimed he was racially abused by fans with a chant about his dad washing elephants after he transferred to Manchester City.^[32] In 2019 Arsenal announced an investigation into racist abuse directed at Napoli player Kalidou Koulibaly after a Snapchat video shot during the Europa League match showed a fan using the n-word; the club pledged to find and ban the culprit.^[33] An AFTV pundit was dismissed from the channel after he referred to South Korean Tottenham player Son Heung-min as a "DVD", a racial slur that is a reference to selling illegal discs.^[34] Wilfried Zaha of Crystal Palace said he received racist abuse and threats to his family on social media after he was accused of diving to win a penalty during a 2–2 draw with Arsenal.^[35] In February 2013 the Football Association launched a probe into allegations that an Arsenal fan had racially abused Newcastle United's Cheick Tiote.^[36]

Fans of Arsenal and Manchester United were singled out for criticism after being recorded chanting sexist abuse at Chelsea's female club doctor Eva Carneiro during matches.^[37]

Arsenal is one of the most popular Premier League clubs in the world.

Below is a list of well-known people who are or were Arsenal supporters:

• AFTV - YouTube fan channel
• Arsenal Supporters' Trust