ARSENAL have invited the Invincibles to their final game of the season.
The Gunners hope the legendary players who lifted the Premier League trophy without losing a game in 2003/04 will witness Mikel Arteta’s current side end the club’s 20-year wait to be champions.
It is understood that boss Arsene Wenger and the whole first-team squad from that unique season have been asked to attend the last-day clash with Everton at the Emirates on May 19.
And whatever happens on the day, there will also be a separate lunch to celebrate the first and so far only team to go unbeaten for an entire top-flight season in the modern era of English football.
But the event in a fortnight’s time has the potential to be one of the biggest parties in Arsenal’s history - or a bittersweet occasion.
Wenger and a team featuring Thierry Henry, Patrick Vieira and Robert Pires wrote their names into history when they came from behind to beat Leicester 2-1 at Highbury on May 15, 2004, and so end the season with a record of P38 W26 D12 L0.
If the 2023/24 title race goes down to the last day, the presence of the club legends in the stands will only add to the sense of occasion - and perhaps to the pressure on Arteta and his team.
Sporting director Edu was part of Wenger’s squad 20 seasons ago and helping the Gunners to their first title since would bring the former midfielder full circle.
Arrangements and schedules for both the final-day event and the lunch are being finalised.
But Arsenal were determined to mark the achievement.
Only Preston North End had previously been crowned champions of England without losing a game, when they claimed the inaugural First Division title way back in 1888/89 with 18 win and four draws.
It is believed the Premier League will also mark the 20-year anniversary with content on its media channels but has no separate celebration planned.
As revealed by SunSport, Invincibles goalkeeper Jens Lehmann stole a march on Arsenal by registering “The Invincibles” as a trademark.
Lehmann, fellow players, Wenger and other staff stand to benefit from the profits of a company being set up to exploit the name and achievement commercially.
But on May 15, potential legal issues in the future will be set aside for what Arsenal hope will be a double celebration.
Cobdklnz
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I will be at Emilrite
peaceofmind
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It could end in tears 😭
tears for watching football????????????????🤦🤦🤦🤦🤦🤦🤦
wuyadprtz
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wonderful let them come and witness 👍
malablata
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A feat not even 115 FFP can match, despite the Oil Money and ref royalties...... INVINCIBLE
yinanpsuy
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Please invite Xhaka & Ozil. They are also legends
Include cazorla
kolonegooner
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counting eggs before the hatch is not wise,don't forget Manchester United is waiting
please read again ... luncheon for the Invincibles Not for anyrhing else.
kolonegooner
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You don’t trust your team. Shame 🤦🏽♂️
lol, true
kolonegooner
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You better nur call anyone yet..😂
luncheon for the Invincibles NOT for anything else. read again Bruv, no disrespect intended BUT media n ppl always see what they want. you lot are in the drivers seat, we are passengers.
kolonegooner
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Please invite Xhaka & Ozil. They are also legends
the invincibles Bruv
kolonegooner
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This should have ALL Arsenal fans in state of pure excitement.....Really shows how for we've come as a CLUB since AW departure.... Even if the celebration is for The Invincibles only,making big strides as a club.... Nothing before its time. COYG
pozcdenps
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Please invite Xhaka & Ozil. They are also legends
lokakryz
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Arsenal should not worry. Man Utd will destroy their dreams next week.
we shall see 👀 and respect us that day
lokakryz
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It could end in tears 😭
They are invited only to witness the last game of the season not about winning the league or not just wanna see all the invisible players of 2003-2004 great players with respect and record 👏
babceknsy
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i will be at emirates
Runbmnsuyz
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Arsenal should not worry. Man Utd will destroy their dreams next week.
when ARSENAL is trashing u at old Trafford ... Tottenham busy holding mam city dow to 3-2...3-3
vali11
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let's win this one #COYG
Tunezz23
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I do bro Man U away can do anything especially against arsenal it's anxiety
I feel you bro. Trust the process. This season’s PL is for the Arsenal
Laaemopru
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arsenal well wins premier league the year
City_Guy
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It could end in tears 😭
Chima92
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CITY HAS TWO MASSIVE AWAY GAMES BEFORE DREAMING TO RETAIN THE LEAGUE
You take like they've been losing their previous away games. Just face the inevitable, City are already Champions and i hate to say it.
El-Ameen007
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Arsenal should not worry. Man Utd will destroy their dreams next week.
MaserekaAbdul
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spurs will do wonders yo their neighbors arsenal wen they host city
yeabdklrst
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CITY HAS TWO MASSIVE AWAY GAMES BEFORE DREAMING TO RETAIN THE LEAGUE
DominicChege
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And now who has no heroes
Even City they have there hero
rafaeljoel
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We either win or not..we will call them because they are our hero
And now who has no heroes
DominicChege
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counting eggs before the hatch is not wise,don't forget Manchester United is waiting
We either win or not..we will call them because they are our hero
iamteeflatch
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You better nur call anyone yet..😂
juzacmst
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I v full trust in my Arsenal team to win all the remaining two fixtures against Manchester United & Everton...
hooacdikny
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the problem is city not losing but not those idiots of united
flockyy
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You don’t trust your team. Shame 🤦🏽♂️
I do bro Man U away can do anything especially against arsenal it's anxiety
Cuucdeip
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counting eggs before the hatch is not wise,don't forget Manchester United is waiting
moneklsy
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Manchester will shock you guys
Tunezz23
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Hahaha we still have Man U that game is going to be difficult for us. Plus I don't See Man City loosing their games
You don’t trust your team. Shame 🤦🏽♂️
flockyy
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Hahaha we still have Man U that game is going to be difficult for us. Plus I don't See Man City loosing their games