MANAGER
George Graham
Overview
George Graham is an Arsenal double-winning former player who later returned to manage the club through a major trophy-winning period.
Key facts
History
Graham took charge of Arsenal in 1986. Arsenal’s official account of the 1986/87 League Cup records that he won the competition in his first season as manager, defeating Liverpool in the final. His management years provide a natural bridge between Highbury, Arsenal’s late-1980s and early-1990s squads and domestic competitions.
Sources
Arsenal: 1986/87 League Cup winPublisher: Arsenal FC · Accessed: 2026-10-08
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