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Because highbury only held 38,000 spectators Arsenal were losing sales to fans who would watch them if there was room. The only way to overcome the problem was to build a bigger venue. Also, building plans were in place to build a housing estate on the pitch of highbury
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Who is the owner of highbury stadium?
Highbury is owned by Arsenal.
How many years did Arsenal play at Highbury?
93 years. Arsenal played from September 1913 until May 2006 at Highbury.
What is the history of the stadium located in Highbury?
The stadium that is located in Highbury is Arsenal Stadium, a football stadium in Highbury, North London in England. It was the home of the Arsenal Football Club from 1913--2006.
Which stadium did arsenal first own?
Highbury
When did arsenal move stadiums to highbury?
1913
What was arsenals old stadium?
Arsenal's old stadium was Highbury.
When was Liverpool's last win over arsenal at highbury?
As of January 2010, Liverpool's last win against Arsenal at Highbury came on February 12, 2000, with a 1 - 0 victory.
When was Liverpool's last away win over Arsenal at Highbury-Emirates Stadium?
Liverpool's last away win at Arsenal was the 0-1 victory at Highbury in the Premier League on 13-Feb-2000.
How did arsenal form?
They were formed officially in 1886 by a band of workers from the Woolwich Arsenal factory (a weapons factory). The club went through a period of name changes, including Woolwich Arsenal, Royal Arsenal and Dial Square FC, before settling on Arsenal and moving from the Woolwich area of London to Highbury, North London. Highbury became the permanent home for Arsenal until 2006, when the club moved to Ashburton Grove (approx. 1 mile from Highbury), and their new 60,000 seater stadium.
How many times have Manchester United beat Arsenal at highbury?
500 times
Did arsenal football club used to be named 'Highbury'?
No! of course not,that was the name of their stadium.
How many goals did Thierry Henry score at highbury?
To date Thierry Henry has scored 227 goals for arsenal and a whopping 137 at highbury from 99-06
