Albert Leslie Knighton – The Manager Who Set the Stage for Arsenal’s Golden Era

Albert Leslie Knighton – The Manager Who Set the Stage for Arsenal’s Golden Era


Chapman went on to lead Arsenal to their first major trophies, including the 1930 FA Cup and the First Division titles of 1931, 1933 and 1934. Knighton’s first campaign in 1919-20 proved to be his best, guiding Arsenal to a respectable tenth-place finish in the First Division. Even so, Knighton enjoyed a modest level of success in the FA Cup, helping Arsenal reach the quarter-finals in 1922 – their best run for over a decade since losing 3-1 in the 1907 semi-final to eventual winners Sheffield Wednesday.

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Published at: 2025-11-03 23:00:40

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