#5 Gunners do it again at White Hart Lane, 2003-2004

LONDON - NOVEMBER 13: Patrick Vieira of Arsenal celebrates his goal with Freddie Ljungberg during the Barclays Premiership match between Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal at White Hart Lane on November 13, 2004 in London, England. (Photo by Ian Walton/Getty Images) — Ljungberg and Vieira were important cogs in the “Invincibles” machine

Between May 2003 and October 2004, Arsenal’s “Invincibles” squad played 49 games, won 36, drawn 13, lost none and won the Premier League title in at the home of their city rivals.

“The Invincibles” overcame every challenge that came their way. They came very close to defeat at Old Trafford but Rudd Van Nistelrooy missed the penalty and the game ended in a 0-0 draw. Gunners secured some memorable victories at Stanford Bridge and Anfield while Robert Pires and Thierry Henry scored some great goals along the way.

So when Arsenal travelled to White Hart Lane in “North London Derby”, they needed a solitary point to clinch the Premiership while Tottenham Hotspurs were fighting the relegation battle. When the game finally started, Patrick Vieira slid the ball home in 3rd minute after a counter-attack to give gunners the lead. The Frenchman then combined with Dennis Bergkamp to set up Robert Pires who calmly slotted the ball home.

However, the game had just started. Spurs kept knocking on the door and finally on the 62nd minute, Jamie Redknapp scored to reduce the deficit. Tottenham never gave up after the first goal and were rewarded a penalty in stoppage time. Robbie Keane did no mistake on the spot and earned his team a crucial point, which meant Arsenal were crowned the champions of the league, on the home of their city rivals.

Success rarely tasted sweeter.

Edited by Staff Editor