Find out about Arsenal FC's 3-letter abbreviation and short name on TV, forms and acronyms.
Arsenal FC is one of the biggest teams in the English Premier League with a rich history, especially in the domestic competitions like the Premier League and FA Cup.
What is Arsenal FC's 3-letter abbreviation and short name on TV?
The current Arsenal FC 3-letter abbreviation and short name on TV is ARS, as approved by the Premier League. This short name is used to represent the club on digital screens and scoreboards.
What is the short name on TV?
It is the 3-letter abbreviation or word that often appears at the top right corner of your viewing screens on every match day. It also includes the current scoreline during the match.
What league is Arsenal FC in?
Arsenal FC currently plays in the English Premier League (EPL), the top-tier football competition in England contested by 20 teams. The league has established itself as one of the biggest globally, from competition to viewability.
Where is Arsenal FC located?
Arsenal Football Club (Arsenal FC) is located in Islington, North London, England.
Arsenal FC nickname
Arsenal FC is often nicknamed the Gunners.
When was the team founded?
Arsenal FC was founded on 11 December 1886, 138 years ago, as Dial Square.
What league or competition do they also play in?
English Premier League
Arsenal FC currently competes in the English Premier League, which is the top-tier men's professional football league for teams in England and Wales. It is contested by 20 teams and operates on the basis of relegation and promotion, where the bottom three at the end of the season are relegated to the EFL Championship.
FA Cup
The Football Association Cup is the premier men's football competition for men's professional football clubs across England. The competition is one of the biggest in the world, with a rich history dating back to the early days of the establishment of the sport in the country.
League Cup
Arsenal FC competes in the EFL League Cup, which is contested by teams within the English Football League system. It is usually the first trophy in the new season. Its name often reflects the nature of its sponsorship deals, and thus it adopts a different name for that season.
Community Shield
Arsenal FC also competes in the FA Community Shield, which serves as the curtain raiser for the new season. It is contested by the winners of the English Premier League and FA Cup. However, this changes when the same team emerges as champions of both competitions.
Arsenal FC has also competed in this competition and has won a significant number of trophies in history.
UEFA Club Football Competitions
Arsenal FC is one of the most consistent English teams in the European football competition with an impressive record despite not winning the trophy throughout its history. The club has competed in the UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League.
However, do note that the UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League are subject to qualification criteria which are dependent on how teams finish at the end of the season as well as historic performance.