2009–10 Arsenal F.C. season
The 2009–10 season was Arsenal Football Club's 18th season in the Premier League and their 84th consecutive season in the top flight of English football. It began on 1 July 2009 and concluded on 30 June 2010, with competitive matches played between August and May. The club ended the Premier League campaign in third position, 11 points behind champions Chelsea. In the domestic cup competitions, Arsenal were knocked out in the fourth round of the FA Cup to Stoke City and the fifth round of the League Cup against Manchester City. They failed to progress past the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League, losing to reigning champions Barcelona in a two-legged tie.
Arsenal and Everton players shake hands before their Premier League game at the Emirates
Emmanuel Adebayor scored against Arsenal and reacted by celebrating in front of the visiting supporters.
Aaron Ramsey made his breakthrough into the first eleven for Arsenal during the 2009–10 season.
Thomas Vermaelen is a Belgian former professional footballer. Being left-footed, he usually played as a left-sided centre-back and could play at left-back as well. His key attributes included aerial ability, leadership skills, and his quickness with the ball at his feet. He was also known for his goalscoring ability as a defender.
Vermaelen with Belgium at the 2018 FIFA World Cup
Vermaelen with Ajax from 2000 to 2009
Vermaelen (left) with Arsenal in 2010
Vermaelen and teammates after Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain scores
