The atmosphere at the Emirates Stadium has been reinvigorated in recent years, with the club putting an emphasis on improving the pre-match atmosphere, while Arsenal's on-field improvements have also certainly helped.
Mikel Arteta's men finally got over the line in the 2025-26 campaign, ending a 22-year wait for a Premier League trophy after years of near misses.
The Gunners had finished runners-up in three successive seasons before lifting the title with 85 points – seven clear of Manchester City – to be crowned champions of England once more.
The North London outfit also reached the 2025-26 Champions League final but narrowly missed out on lifting the European trophy for first time in their history, falling to Paris Saint-Germain on penalties after a 1-1 draw in Budapest.
Despite that heartbreak, the streets of Islington were flooded the following day as supporters cheered on the players during their trophy parade for the Premier League title, with numerous chants sung for the occasion.
Here are the lyrics to some of the most popular Arsenal football chants, some of which deserve their place among the best football chants and anthems overall, including ‘North London Forever' and Kai Havertz's very own song inspired by Shakira's ‘Waka Waka'.
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Arsenal football chants 2026
Viktor Gyokeres chant
It didn't take long for Arsenal fans to create a chant for their new striker, Viktor Gyokeres. In fact, they were singing it at Old Trafford on the opening weekend of the 2025/26 season before the Swedish striker had even played a competitive match for the club.
The tune is a familiar one to football fans, which Arsenal fans have a habit of doing! Find out the full story of the Viktor Gyokeres chant here.
He comes from Sweden,
The girls are very nice.
He dumped his girlfriend,
To play in red and white.
He's scoring goals with the cannon on his chest.
His name is Viktor, Viktor Gyokeres!
Dududududu
Arsenal fans have a NEW chant for Viktor Gyökeres! 🔥
🎶 LYRICS:
He comes from Sweden, the girls are very nice.
He dumped his girlfriend, to play in red and white.
He's scoring goals with the cannon on his chest.
His name is Viktor, Viktor Gyökeres!
Dududududu 🎶 pic.twitter.com/U7N249jy7U— AFCC™ | Arsenal FC Community (@arsenalfc_cmnty) August 17, 2025
The Angel (North London Forever) – Louis Dunford
Louis Dunford is an English singer, who was born in North London and is an avid Arsenal supporter. In February 2022, he released a single called ‘The Angel’, which was played before matches at The Emirates Stadium.
It was first played during the warm-up before Arsenal’s match against Leeds United on 8 May 2022. Since then, it has been played as the club’s anthem just before kick-off for home matches.
Lyrics:
North London forever,
Whatever the weather,
These streets are our own,
And my heart will leave you never,
My blood will forever,
Run through the stone…
Martin Odegaard Oi Oi
Sung to the tune of Chase the Sun by Planet Funk, Martin Odegaard has been given his own chant in recent years. It was first posted on various social media channels by Arsenal fan Dun Gunning in September 2023, and it gained traction quickly. You can read more about it here.
As James McNicholas noted in an article for The Athletic in April 2024, “Over the past couple of years, Arsenal supporters have penned an entirely new songbook. The success of the team, and the use of social media, have allowed chants to proliferate faster than ever before.”
Lyrics:
Been dreaming all day
of our number 8
Martin Odegaard, Oi Oi Oi
He’s f*****g magical
When he’s on the ball
Martin Odegaard, Oi Oi Oi
Martin Odegaard on Instagram about his song:
“??love it! Thank you all ? ❤️ “ pic.twitter.com/oTrjkOrfZe
— DailyAFC (@DailyAFC) September 18, 2023
Kai Havertz scores again
Kai Havertz joined Arsenal in the summer of 2023 and has proven to be a success following his mixed spell at London rivals Chelsea.
Sung to the tune of Shakira’s ‘Waka Waka’, which was the official song for the 2010 World Cup and one of the most popular World Cup and football songs ever, ‘Kai Havertz scores again’ has become a popular chant for Arsenal fans home and away.
The German's song was particularly heard throughout the Champions League final after Havertz scored the early opener, although the noise from the Arsenal fans slowly declined as tensions grew.
Lyrics:
Tsamina mina, eh, eh
Waka waka, eh, eh
60 million down the drain
Kai Havertz scores again
(Repeated)
ALLEZ ALLEZ ALLEZ
Before the coronavirus pandemic brought a halt to live football, members of the Ashburton Army (an Arsenal supporters’ group) began singing a version of ‘Allez, Allez, Allez’.
It became well-known as a chant in England during Liverpool’s run to the Champions League final in the 2018/19 season. Not for the last time (more on that later), Arsenal fans faced plenty of criticism for stealing a chant made famous by Liverpool supporters.
Lyrics:
We won the league at Anfield,
we won it at the lane,
Stamford Bridge, Old Trafford,
no one can say the same.
Mikel Arteta’s army,
we’re Arsenal through and through,
we’ll sing it in the North Bank,
and in the Clock End too.
ALLEZ ALLEZ ALLEZ
Do Do Do Saliba
Sung to the tune of ‘Tequila’ by The Champs, released in 1958, this chant has become a fan favourite in the last couple of seasons, given William Saliba’s imperious form in Arsenal’s backline. You can read more about the chant here.
In place of the word ‘Tequila’, Gunners fans have replaced it with ‘Saliba’, which is the only lyric change you need to know about to sing along. While it's not exactly the most imaginative football chant in the world, it's certainly one of the catchiest.
Lyrics:
‘Da da da da da da da da da.
Da da da da da da da – Saliba!’
Super Mik Arteta
Arteta took over as Arsenal manager in the 2019/20 campaign, winning the FA Cup in July 2020. The Spaniard overcame some struggles in the next couple of seasons as he looked to rebuild the culture at the club.
Arteta eventually established the North London club as one of the best teams in England, but three successive second-placed finishes started to frustrate the Gunners fans.
However, adoration for the Spanish manager has now reached an all-time high, with Arteta leading Arsenal to their first Premier League title in 22 years in 2025/26, and his song has subsequently been heard on a far more regular basis.
Lyrics:
We’ve got Super Mik Arteta,
He knows exactly what we need,
Kieran at the back, Gabi in attack,
Arsenal on the way to Champions League.
? Please take your seats for ?️ccess ?️ll ?️reas…
⏳ The show is about to begin! pic.twitter.com/rO9lYNjMbB
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) April 22, 2022
His name is Gabi
Rather controversially, Arsenal fans have adopted a song for Gabriel Martinelli that Liverpool have been using for their own South American winger, Luis Diaz. You can read more about it here.
The chant has a samba vibe to it, so it perhaps works better for a Brazilian rather than a Colombian, but either way, Arsenal fans have been mocked for stealing yet another Liverpool chant.
Lyrics:
‘His name is Gabi,
He's from Sao Paulo,
And he plays for Arsenal,
La la la la la la la la'
(Repeat)
There are a number of other chants that fans will sing during a matchday and a few specific ones for Tottenham.
49 49 undefeated
Arsenal famously went a whole Premier League season undefeated back in 2003/04, and their unbeaten stretch carried on for a further 11 games into the following season. Although the run eventually came to a controversial end at Old Trafford, 49 league games undefeated is still something that Arsenal fans are understandably proud of.
As a result, they have donned a chant, which goes the same way as Man Utd's famous '20 times' chant. You can expect to hear this at most Arsenal away matches.
Lyrics:
'49, 49 undefeated,
49, 49 I say,
49, 49 undefeated,
Playing football the Arsenal way'
Arsenal chants aimed at Spurs
There are several chants you will likely hear when these two sides meet since the Arsenal vs Tottenham rivalry is one of the fiercest rivalries in the UK. The most well known is one of the most famous chants in the country, with Arsenal fans simply mocking their North London rivals.
The chant is so famous that Jack Wilshere was even caught chanting the song during an Arsenal FA Cup parade.
‘What do we think of Tottenhem?
Crowd – S**t!
What do we think of s**t?
Crowd – Tottenham!
Thank you!
Crowd – That's alright!
We hate Tottenham, we hate Tottenham, we hate Tottenham, we hate Tottenham'
Ebere Eze, he scores again…
Arsenal fans wasted no time in concocting a new Eberechi Eze chant following the winger's decision to join the Gunners instead of Spurs. You can read more about the chant here.
The England international at one stage seemed destined to end up on the other side of North London, with Tottenham Hotspur thought to be on the verge of agreeing a deal before bitter rivals Arsenal stepped in at the 11th hour to hijack the transfer.
Lyrics:
“We can hear them crying at the Lane,
Ebere Eze, he scores again,
One call with Mik Arteta he said ‘wow',
F**k off Tottenham, I’m a Gooner now!”
One-Nil to the Arsenal
The famous chant “One-Nil to the Arsenal” is one of the most iconic in English football, symbolising Arsenal’s defensive strength and efficiency during the late 1980s and early 1990s.
The chant originated during George Graham’s reign as Arsenal manager (1986–1995). Under Graham, Arsenal became known for their disciplined and organised defence, often grinding out narrow 1-0 victories. The team’s back line, famously featuring Tony Adams, Steve Bould, Nigel Winterburn, and Lee Dixon, became legendary for their ability to protect slim leads.
The phrase gained real popularity after commentator Barry Davies used it during the 1989 title-deciding match against Liverpool at Anfield, when Arsenal won 2-0 to claim the First Division title in dramatic fashion.
Fans embraced the chant as a badge of pride, celebrating the team’s ability to win through grit and tactical precision rather than flashy play.
It was also adapted from the song “Go West” by the Pet Shop Boys (originally by the Village People), whose melody matched perfectly with the words “One-Nil to the Arsenal.” The chant became a terrace anthem through the 1990s and is still heard today when Arsenal take a slender lead.
Lyrics
(To the tune of “Go West” by the Village People / Pet Shop Boys)
” One-nil to the Arsenal,
One-nil to the Arsenal,
One-nil to the Arsenal,
One-nil to the Arsenal!”
You'll fall in love, I know you will
Set to the tune of You'll Fall in Love, I Know You Will, Arsenal supporters pay tribute to Gabriel Magalhaes as a central pillar of the club’s defence.
The chant was not composed by a single songwriter; instead, it emerged organically from the stands and rose to prominence during the 2022/23 season.
Lyrics:
You'll fall in love, I know you will
Our number 6 is the king of Brazil
Our centre-half, he'll give you hell
Our wall at the back is Gabriel
Ole, Ole, Ole, Ola
Pierrrooooo Hincapie
While he was never expected to replicate the full impact of the player he has temporarily replaced, Piero Hincapie has stepped in admirably during Gabriel Magalhaes’s injury absence.
The Ecuadorian has added valuable depth to Mikel Arteta’s defensively solid setup following his loan from Bayer Leverkusen in the summer.
Comfortable at left centre-back and also capable of filling in at left-back, Hincapie has quickly earned the trust of both his manager and the supporters, and it did not take long, either, for Arsenal fans to craft a chant in his honour.
The chant is set to the tune of Celtic’s Reo Hatate song and surfaces whenever the 23-year-old defender features.
Lyrics:
Piero Hincapie,
The Arsenal get excited when they see you play,
It's strange how this feeling grows more and more,
Because we have never had a player from Ecuador!
Bukayo, SAKA
Sung to the tune of Voulez-Vous by ABBA, the Bukayo Saka chant has become one of the most recognisable songs at the Emirates.
Its upbeat rhythm and simple, repetitive phrasing make it a favourite among Arsenal fans of all ages.
Lyrics:
Bukayo, SAKA
Running down the wing, SAKA
Hear the Arsenal sing, SAKA
We are gonna win the league
Trossard again, ole ole
Leandro Trossard’s chant was set to the familiar “___ again, ole ole” terrace melody, a tune widely heard across English football.
The chant itself is straightforward and easy to pick up, repeating Trossard’s name to celebrate his goals and big moments in an Arsenal shirt prior to the Belgian's 2026 exit.
Lyrics:
Trossard again, ole ole
Trossard again, ole ole
Trossard again,
Trossard again,
Trossard again, ole ole
Rice Rice Baby
A popular chant during Declan Rice's first season, it became infamous for his appearance on a Twitter Space chat, where he sang the song himself. It's not a chant that Arsenal fans came up with themselves, but it is one you will hear on matchdays, especially if Rice scores a goal.
The chant has become more popular again since Rice scored two incredible free-kicks in the Champions League quarter-finals against Real Madrid. A new and improved Declan Rice chant could be on the way if he can lead the Gunners to CL glory.
The song is set to the music of “Ice, Ice, Baby”,” which demonstrates the advanced levels of wordplay.
Lyrics:
Rice, Rice, Baby!
Rice, Rice, Baby!
Rice, Rice, Baby!
(Repeat)
Declan Rice is magic
Sequel to “Rice, Rice Baby”, Arsenal fans may already have a new Declan Rice anthem brewing — and this one has all the classic terrace ingredients.
It blends a playful jab at his former club, a reminder of his all-action midfield role, and a bold promise of European nights to come.
The tune comes from the old skiffle hit My Old Man’s a Dustman, giving it that fast, punchy rhythm supporters love away from home.
However, it’s not replacing “Rice, Rice Baby”, which still rings around the Emirates after big goals.
Lyrics:
Declan Rice is magic, he wears a magic hat,
He could have stayed at West Ham, but he said “no, forget that!”
He’ll score one with his left foot, he’ll score one with his right,
And when we win the Champions League, we’ll sing this song all night!
Oh! Oh!!
David Raya chant – I wanna take you away
David Raya joined Arsenal in 2023 and has quickly established himself as a key figure between the posts.
After initially competing for the number one spot, the Spaniard soon made the role his own and has since developed into arguably the best goalkeeper in the Premier League.
Raya’s consistency has been vital to Arsenal’s progress, with the shot-stopper winning the league’s Golden Glove award in back-to-back seasons, and he is on course to claim the prize for a third consecutive year.
The Spaniard's growing popularity among supporters led to the creation of a chant, which first gained traction after a strong performance against Leeds United. The song has since been heard regularly at the Emirates and away grounds.
Lyrics:
‘’I wanna take you away
‘’David Raya’s keeping clean sheets again and again,
‘’Arsenal boys are all obsessed and we’re going Budapest,
‘’He’s our Spanish number 1 and we’re gunna win the prem.’’
Riccardo Calafiori Ole Ole
Sung to a tune once used by Liverpool supporters for Mario Balotelli, Riccardo Calafiori has recently been given a simple chant by Arsenal fans.
The song has circulated online and is built around Italian phrases, making it a natural fit for the defender, while similar versions of the tune have existed for more than a decade.
Although there is no strong evidence that the chant has fully caught on at the Emirates Stadium yet, such songs often begin in concourses before gradually spreading into the stands.
Lyrics:
And you are fantastico
And you are magnifico
Ole, ole
Calafiori
49, 49 Lewis-Skelly
Sung to the familiar tune of “Give Me Oil in My Lamp”, the Myles Lewis-Skelly chant borrows from a long-standing terrace favourite, making it easy for fans to pick up and belt out on matchdays.
While the original chant celebrates Arsenal's famous 49-game unbeaten run, the Lewis-Skelly version gives the number a double meaning — it also refers to his squad number, which he has chosen to keep as a nod to the Invincibles.
The versatile teenage sensation has already shown his appreciation, with clips of him smiling during warm-ups while fans sing his name gaining attention online.
Lyrics:
49, 49 Lewis-Skelly,
49, 49 I say,
49, 49 Lewis-Skelly
Playing football the Arsenal way
Martin Zubimendi last Christmas
Arsenal supporters have given Martin Zubimendi a festive twist by adapting one of the UK's best-known Christmas songs into a chant for the Spanish midfielder.
The song in question is Wham's ‘Last Christmas', the 1984 classic that has long been associated with the festive period and has also provided the soundtrack for plenty of football chants.
In the Arsenal version, there is only a small alteration to the original lyrics, with Zubimendi's name replacing ‘someone special' towards the end of the song. The change fits neatly into the melody and gives supporters a simple way to celebrate one of their key midfielders.
Lyrics:
Last Christmas, I gave you my heart,
But the very next day, you gave it away,
This year, to save me from tears,
I'll give it to Zubimendi