Arsenal's Invincibles
Arsenal's 2003–04 Premier League season stands as a monumental achievement in football history. Under the guidance of Arsène Wenger, the Gunners completed the season unbeaten, a feat unmatched in the Premier League era. This accomplishment earned them the moniker "The Invincibles."
Season Overview
| Matches Played | Wins | Draws | Losses | Goals For | Goals Against | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38 | 26 | 12 | 0 | 73 | 26 | 90 |
Arsenal's' 2003–04 Premier League Season – Match-by-Match
| Matchday | Date | Opponent | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16 Aug 2003 | Everton | H | 2–1 |
| 2 | 24 Aug 2003 | Middlesbrough | A | 4–0 |
| 3 | 27 Aug 2003 | Aston Villa | H | 2–0 |
| 4 | 31 Aug 2003 | Manchester City | A | 2–1 |
| 5 | 13 Sep 2003 | Portsmouth | H | 1–1 |
| 6 | 21 Sep 2003 | Manchester United | A | 0–0 |
| 7 | 26 Sep 2003 | Newcastle United | H | 3–2 |
| 8 | 4 Oct 2003 | Liverpool | A | 2–1 |
| 9 | 18 Oct 2003 | Chelsea | H | 2–1 |
| 10 | 26 Oct 2003 | Charlton | A | 1–1 |
| 11 | 1 Nov 2003 | Leeds | A | 4–1 |
| 12 | 8 Nov 2003 | Tottenham Hotspur | H | 2–1 |
| 13 | 22 Nov 2003 | Birmingham | A | 3–0 |
| 14 | 30 Nov 2003 | Fulham | H | 0–0 |
| 15 | 6 Dec 2003 | Leicester City | A | 1–1 |
| 16 | 14 Dec 2003 | Blackburn | H | 1–0 |
| 17 | 20 Dec 2003 | Bolton | A | 1–1 |
| 18 | 26 Dec 2003 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | H | 3–0 |
| 19 | 29 Dec 2003 | Southampton | A | 1–0 |
| 20 | 7 Jan 2004 | Everton | A | 1–1 |
| 21 | 10 Jan 2004 | Middlesbrough | H | 4–1 |
| 22 | 18 Jan 2004 | Aston Villa | A | 2–0 |
| 23 | 1 Feb 2004 | Manchester City | H | 2–1 |
| 24 | 7 Feb 2004 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | A | 3–1 |
| 25 | 10 Feb 2004 | Southampton | H | 2–0 |
| 26 | 21 Feb 2004 | Chelsea | A | 2–1 |
| 27 | 28 Feb 2004 | Charlton | H | 2–1 |
| 28 | 13 Mar 2004 | Blackburn | A | 2–0 |
| 29 | 20 Mar 2004 | Bolton | H | 2–1 |
| 30 | 28 Mar 2004 | Manchester United | H | 1–1 |
| 31 | 9 Apr 2004 | Liverpool | H | 4–2 |
| 32 | 11 Apr 2004 | Newcastle United | A | 0–0 |
| 33 | 16 Apr 2004 | Leeds | H | 5–0 |
| 34 | 25 Apr 2004 | Tottenham Hotspur | A | 2–2 |
| 35 | 1 May 2004 | Birmingham | H | 0–0 |
| 36 | 4 May 2004 | Portsmouth | A | 1–1 |
| 37 | 9 May 2004 | Fulham | A | 1–0 |
| 38 | 15 May 2004 | Leicester City | H | 2–1 |
They secured the title with an 11-point lead over second-placed Chelsea.
Key Figures
- Manager: Arsène Wenger
- Captain: Patrick Vieira
- Top Scorer: Thierry Henry (30 league goals)
- Player of the Season: Thierry Henry
- Manager of the Season: Arsène Wenger
Legacy
Arsenal's' unbeaten run extended to 49 league matches, setting a new English top-flight record. Their achievement is commemorated with a unique gold Premier League trophy.