Arsenal Season Review 2008/2009   Starring: Arsenal FC ITV DVD RRP: £17.99 3711530963 Certificate: E Available 08 June 2009

Arsenal once again thrilled fans with their unique brand of stylish football in 2008/09. With the team going on an impressive 21 game unbeaten run in the second half of the season, Arsène Wenger's exciting young squad look set to make a huge impact in the next few years as they pushed for glory to the end of the season reaching the semi final in both the Champions League and FA Cup. The season has also included many highlights such as stunning victories over Chelsea and Manchester United as well as the drama of the Champions League which has seen Arsenal triumph over many of Europe's finest. Includes exclusive interviews with Arsenal's star players and manager and features action from every game in the season...

Arsenal Season Review 2008/2009 is a pretty impressive souvenir DVD for fans of the club who want to remember what a great season 2008/2009 was for their team. Running at just over two hours in length, we get to see numerous behind the scenes action as well as the excitement on the pitch.

So, we start with a brief look at which players left before the start of the season, as well as the new lads who joined. The DVD features coverage from every game (some more extensively featured than others) Arsenal played this season as well as interviews from the players and manager Arsène Wenger.

Teenage star Theo Walcott emerged as the most exciting young English talent, while Dutch master Robin van Persie has scored goal after breath-taking goal, ably assisted by the new Russian red Andrey Arshavin and captain fantastic Cesc Fabregas.

We also get to see which charity the team are behind this year (Teenage Cancer Trust) as well as the unveiling of three bronze busts (for Herbert Chapman who managed the team from 1925-1934; Denis Hill-Wood (who is the father of the current chairman, Peter Hill-Wood), chairman between 1962–1982; and current manager, Arsène Wenger).

In addition to being able to watch the feature, you can also play the highlights of the five most entertaining matches individually.

An essential purchase for Arsenal fans.

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Nick Smithson