1948–49 Arsenal F.C. season

The 1948–49 season was Arsenal Football Club's 23rd consecutive season in the top flight of English football.

Results
Arsenal's score comes first

FA Charity Shield
Arsenal entered the FA Charity Shield as 1947-48 League champions, in which they faced FA Cup winners Manchester United.

FA Cup
Arsenal entered the FA Cup in the third round, in which they were drawn to face Tottenham Hotspur.