On May 14, 2004, Arsenal entered the final match of the 2003/2004 season in the Premier League against Leicester. The Gunners then won the championship of England’s No. 1 tournament 3 rounds early. However, coach Wenger and his team still have the goal of completing the season with an unbeaten record in all 38 matches.
On this day 17 years ago, Arsenal officially completed the 2003/2004 season in the Premier League with a record of 38 unbeaten matches. (Photo: Getty).
With only having to meet relegated opponent Leicester, Arsenal started with the strongest squad full of good players. However, the home team at Highbury soon had to concede a goal after Paul Dickov’s shot.
Not wanting to admit defeat and lose the opportunity to set a record, Arsenal rushed forward to attack. After many efforts to stop the goal, Arsenal equalized 1-1 with Henry’s successful penalty kick in the 47th minute. Continuing to attack, Arsenal achieved what they wanted, a goal to increase the score to 2- 1 after Vieira’s precise shooting. 2-1 for Arsenal was also the final result of the match.
In the end, Arsenal ended the 2003/2004 season with an unbeaten record (26 wins, 12 draws), thereby becoming the first team in England’s top league to win the championship without losing a match since then. of Preston North End in 1889.
Up to now, Arsenal’s record of winning the championship without losing a single match throughout the season in the Premier League still exists and no team has been able to break it./.
