For many Arsenal fans, the club's identity is deeply personal, often defined by a specific philosophy of how the game should be played.
David Wong, an Arsenal supporter, admits he fell in love with Arsene Wenger's Arsenal in 1996, drawn to the free-flowing, attacking football.
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"I was never really a football fan, but I fell in love with Wenger's Arsenal from 1996 onwards," Wong said.
Over time, he realized his loyalty was to Wenger's style, not the club itself.
"What I actually supported wasn't Arsenal FC — it was Wenger's free-flowing, attacking football," he explained.
Wong notes that even in Wenger's later years, Arsenal still played attractive football, but that has changed.
"They don't anymore," he said.
This shift has led some fans to question their allegiance, wondering if winning justifies abandoning style.
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Wong felt relief when Arsenal lost to PSG, agreeing with those who said "PSG saved football."
"Football is about dreams, not winning ugly or winning at all costs," he added.
Other supporters, like Colin Young, find fulfillment in the global community Arsenal has built.
"I'm way happier that Arsenal have become one of the best supported teams in the world," Young said.
He finds it heartwarming to see the extraordinary variety of people and cultures identifying with the Arsenal badge.
"It's quite bizarre to hear comments like 'Arsenal are a lefty club' but when you look at the global fan-base...
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it's heart-warming," Young added.
