Since the 1980s, Arsenal's fans have often been referred to as Gooners, a derivation from the team's nickname, the "Gunners".

1Man Utd 8-2 Arsenal\n\n Arsenal suffered their worst defeat since 1896 when they were hammered 8-2 by a rampant Manchester United at Old Trafford in 2011. The Gunners were missing some key players because of injury and suspension, but that was certainly no excuse for their capitulation against the Red Devils.