All apartments have access to the old two-acre Highbury pitch, which has been converted into a private garden square. The Gunners' former home was converted into flats when they moved into the Emirates.

"The Art Deco façades of Highbury’s old Grade II-Listed East Stand, with its famous Marble Hall, and the locally-listed West Stand have been preserved, in order to retain the iconic status of the site.

"He was then told by the League that it was a conflict of interests to control both clubs, and so he chose to concentrate his efforts on Woolwich Arsenal — the first London club to turn professional and the first to be admitted to the League. Arsenal Stadium, known almost universally by its original name of Highbury, was the Club’s home from 1913 until 2006. The main stand was on the East side, and housed 9,000 spectators.The first match was a 2-1 victory over Leicester Fosse, on September 6, 1913, with the stadium not entirely complete. The two-tier stand cost £50,000 to build.

HOW IT WORKS. With the apartments being constructed in the same location as the four old stands and the pitch being converted into a wonderful garden area, we are delighted that we have achieved our goal.Although Highbury as a football stadium is now gone, Highbury Square has ensured that our old home will never be forgotten.”Arsenal Manager Arsène Wenger said: “Coming back to Highbury has filled me with so many great memories of our time here.
Arsenal Manager Arsène Wenger, together with Club Directors and players from Arsenal’s past and present, made a memory-filled return to Highbury to celebrate the Official Opening of the Club’s former home as a unique residential development.After 93 years as a football stadium, Highbury has been converted into over 650 high specification one, two and three bedroom apartments and penthouses, with the development being named ‘Highbury Square’. Highbury was a very special football stadium and I feel honoured to have been part of this great place. "The project team have done an amazing job in retaining Highbury’s class and characteristics.

"The development bears more than a passing resemblance to Highbury Stadium. Teams in bold went on to win the competition that year "The first match was a 2-1 victory over Leicester Fosse, on September 6, 1913, with the stadium not entirely complete. Despite local opposition to the move, from residents and other north London football clubs, the deeds were signed early in 1913.Arsenal paid £20,000 for a 21-year lease on six acres of land and, as part of the deal, agreed not to play at home on Christmas Day or Good Friday. His initial plan was to merge Fulham and Woolwich Arsenal, but the proposal was rejected by the Football League. The stadium holds over 60,000 fans, far exceeding the 38,000 capacity at Highbury, and the Gunners started life at the Emirates with club legend Dennis Bergkamp's testimonial on 22 July 2006. The Emirates Stadium (known as Ashburton Grove prior to sponsorship, and as Arsenal Stadium for UEFA competitions) is a football stadium in Holloway, London, England, and the home of Arsenal.

It cost £130,000 and had seating for 8,000. When league football resumed after the First World War, Arsenal were a Division One team (they have been ever since) and in 1920 the ground hosted its first ever international fixture.

It was the most advanced grandstand ever seen in England and had seats for 4,000 in addition to standing capacity for 17,000.

MORE INFO. A flat on the grounds of Arsenal 's old Highbury stadium has gone up for sale for £660,000.. Die-hard Arsenal fans, or those old enough to remember, will have watched Arsenal play at Highbury.