2014 Arsenal Home – Mesut Ozil #11 Large

The 2013/14 season was a memorable one for Arsenal Football Club, highlighted by the arrival of Mesut Özil from Real Madrid in September 2013 for a then club-record fee of £42.5 million.

• Premier League: Arsenal enjoyed a strong campaign, spending much of the season at the top of the table before injuries derailed their title push. They ultimately finished 4th with 79 points, securing Champions League qualification once again under Arsène Wenger.

• FA Cup: Arsenal won the 2014 FA Cup, ending a nine-year trophy drought. They defeated Hull City 3–2 in a thrilling final at Wembley, coming back from 2–0 down. This marked the beginning of Arsenal’s return to silverware.

• UEFA Champions League: Knocked out in the Round of 16 by Bayern Munich (3–1 on aggregate).

• League Cup: Eliminated in the fourth round by Chelsea.

• Key Storyline: The signing of Özil electrified the fanbase, bringing world-class creativity to a team led by Aaron Ramsey, Olivier Giroud, and Santi Cazorla. His arrival was a statement of ambition by Wenger after years of austerity.

• Kit: The 2013/14 Arsenal home jersey, by Nike, was the last Nike kit before Puma took over. It featured the classic red body with white sleeves and navy trim at the collar and cuffs — a clean, traditional design associated with the end of Arsenal’s trophy drought.

2. Player’s Impact – Mesut Özil (2013/14)

Mesut Özil made an immediate impact in his debut season with Arsenal.

• Appearances: 40 in all competitions.

• Stats: 7 goals and 13 assists.

• Key Performances:

  • Assisted twice on his debut against Sunderland.

  • Scored in the Champions League group stage against Napoli.

  • Provided consistent creativity in the Premier League, linking superbly with Ramsey and Giroud.

  • Played a key role in Arsenal’s FA Cup run, starting the final against Hull City.

• Role: Deployed as an attacking midfielder, Özil orchestrated attacks with his vision, passing range, and ability to create space. His arrival gave Arsenal the world-class playmaker they had been lacking since the departure of Cesc Fàbregas.

• Legacy of 2013/14: Özil’s debut season ended with silverware, and he quickly became the creative heartbeat of the team, adored by fans for his elegance and football intelligence.

3. Full Squad List – Arsenal 2013/14

Manager: Arsène Wenger

Goalkeepers:

• Wojciech Szczęsny

• Lukasz Fabianski

• Emiliano Viviano

Defenders:

• Bacary Sagna

• Per Mertesacker

• Laurent Koscielny

• Thomas Vermaelen

• Nacho Monreal

• Kieran Gibbs

• Carl Jenkinson

Midfielders:

• Mesut Özil

• Aaron Ramsey

• Jack Wilshere

• Mikel Arteta (Captain)

• Tomas Rosicky

• Santi Cazorla

• Mathieu Flamini

• Abou Diaby

• Serge Gnabry

Forwards:

• Olivier Giroud

• Theo Walcott

• Lukas Podolski

• Yaya Sanogo

• Nicklas Bendtner

• Ryo Miyaichi

• Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain