1997
Transfer to Arsenal
Emmanuel Petit joins Arsenal from Monaco. The French international was already at Arsenal from 1997 and became part of a new midfield partnership with Patrick Vieira.
Football player and manager history
Emmanuel Petit
Explore 5 football history records associated with Emmanuel Petit, arranged by year, month, day and event. Entries may concern different clubs or national teams during the person’s career.
Historical events
1998
International Caps
Scores France's third goal in the 1998 World Cup final to seal a 3-0 victory over Brazil.
1998
Premier League Championship
Emmanuel Petit wins the 1997/98 Premier League championship with Arsenal and forms an influential midfield partnership with Patrick Vieira in his first season at the club.
1998 July 12th
1998 Final Third Goal
Scores France's third goal in stoppage time of the World Cup final.
1998 July 12th
World Cup Winner
Emmanuel Petit scores France's third goal against Brazil in stoppage time, sealing a 3-0 triumph at the Stade de France.