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Today in History: Arsenal finishes season undefeated first since 1889

5/15/2026

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During the 2003-04 campaign, Arsenal completed the Premier League unbeaten, recording 26 wins and 12 draws. This marked the first top-flight English club to finish a season without defeat since Preston North End’s 1888-89 inaugural Football League title, ending a 115-year gap in unbeaten champions.

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During the 2003-04 campaign, Arsenal completed the Premier League unbeaten, recording 26 wins and 12 draws. This marked the first top-flight English club to finish a season without defeat since Preston North End’s 1888-89 inaugural Football League title, ending a 115-year gap in unbeaten champions.