All eyes will now be on the game next Saturday at Camp Nou against Leganés in the league; a positive result will see them equal the 38 - game record for the longest
unbeaten run of matches.
Now we enter into the last 12 matches of the Premier League so it was critical to start on
another unbeaten run of matches.
Not exact matches
Tottenham are on an
unbeaten run of 7 home league
matches while Arsenal have enjoyed 5 wins from their last 5 games in all competitions.
The Hornets will feel even more aggrieved to lose their five -
match unbeaten run considering that three - quarters
of the ball had crossed the line before Hugo Lloris scrambled cleared Ben Watson's corner.
We also come into the
match on the back
of a six -
match unbeaten run, wile the Blues only lost at the weekend against Liverpool, and may still have that loss in the back
of their minds.
There's reason to suggest the Portuguese giants have a chance
of success, as they are currently on a 12 -
match unbeaten run.
They are pursuing a fourth successive Champions League semi-final, while Porto will surely have to snap their opponents» 11 -
match unbeaten run in Portugal to have any chance
of progressing.
In turn, it's a crucial encounter for both teams, and with Milan on a 10 - game
unbeaten run in the league, winning eight
of those outings, it promises to be a thrilling and intriguing
match.
I am not slating anyone here, but it makes it all the more remarkable that we have extended our
unbeaten run by winning 3 and drawing 3
of our 6
matches so far plus we have qualified for the champions league and collected a trophy, which in most countries is called the super cup and highly valued.
For your information Ken it was PGMOL chief Mike Riley from West Yorkshire who refereed the game in 2004 which ended Arsenal's
unbeaten run of 49
matches
United were really lucky in their
run of last 10
match unbeaten run.
Arsenal beat Brighton 2 - 0 at the Emirates earlier in the season, but at the time the Gunners were on an
unbeaten run of ten games at home, while Brighton had gained only one point on the road and were favourites for relegation, but this
match has a completely different complexion looking at recent form.
The result means that our team are now within touching distance
of promotion, but with three league games left, they will look to continue their
unbeaten run and will also be looking forward to their cup quarter final
match in two weeks» time.
Coincidentally enough that
unbeaten run gave the Gunners beat the record previously held by the team that we are about to play in the ELF cup, the Nottingham Forest side managed by the duo
of Brian Clough and Peter Taylor, who also achieved that double European Cup success that is unlikely to ever be
matched, at least by a club
of a similar size.
However, they got incredibly hot through the summer and went on a 13 -
match unbeaten run over the course
of four different months (June, July, August, September).
@ Ivan yes the older fans r quite aware that arsenal was in d same category with d likes
of Everton and Aston villa before the arrival
of Wenger, while arsenal has climb mountains courtesy
of Wenger's ingenuity, hard work, smartness, and sheer brilliance the other ones has remained dormant and one eve suffered relegation,, even when d owners
of of arsenal fc has not backed him with mighty cash, he transformed arsenal to one
of d most valuable club in d world today, and one
of d richest club in d world today, he didn't stop there, he went ahead to win 17 trophies for arsenal fc, it amazes me how some pple who has never contributed any thing to d growth
of arsenal fc will be ranting every day here insulting the greatest manager in d history
of afc bcos u could afford 10mb data is ridiculous, for ur information u have bragging right today as an arsenal fan courtesy
of what Wenger offered u, the golden trophy, and 49
unbeaten run is something that can take another generation to
match,
The Candystripes went into the
match on an impressive
run of seven straight wins in all competitions, while
unbeaten Dundalk had only conceded one goal in their first 11 top - flight outings
of the campaign.
Cambridge are also on the back
of a four
match unbeaten run too and nothing could separate the pair in this goalless
match.
The win sees the Gunners go top on goal difference ahead
of Chelsea, who host West Brom on Nissan Super Sunday, and stretches their
unbeaten run in the league to 14
matches
Incidentally, it was a five - goal defeat to this very opposition at Carrow Road that stunned Norwich into a wonderful
unbeaten run — one that was only
matched by Barcelona at the time — and Hughton will be hoping for a case
of déjà vu.
In the back
of my mind, every twenty
match unbeaten run was tainted with the knowledge that the wheels would soon come off — and usually spectacularly.
The Blues are
running on an
unbeaten four
match streak against Burnley in the Premier League, winning three
of those.
A steady
run of results have left Atletico in third in the Primer division, with a home loss against Villarreal this weekend ending a
unbeaten run of home
matches which lasted 28 consecutive games, their last defeat at home coming in May 2013 when they lost to Barcelona.
And it was the former Liverpool striker who got Celta Vigo level once again, scoring with eight minutes
of normal time to play, but the hosts could not find another as Barcelona extended their
unbeaten La Liga
run to 40
matches and took another step closer to the league title.
While Palace did endure a tough start to the season despite the arrivals
of the new players, it seemed like they managed to turn a corner by going on a fine five
match unbeaten run between August and early October.
Gattuso surprising even AC Milan AC Milan managing director Marco Fassone admitted even club bosses were surprised at the impact coach Gennaro Gattuso was having after extending his
unbeaten run to 12
matches and reviving their hopes
of a Champions League spot.
Liverpool are on a ten
match unbeaten run at Anfield heading into the game, including four Europa League wins (W7 D3) which has seen them book their place in Basel for the final
of the competition.
Returning to league action for the first time since their exhilarating win over Chelsea, Tottenham will be confident
of extending their seven -
match unbeaten run but know they face a serious test in the form
of a Palace side intent on embarking on a hot streak
of their own under Alan Pardew.
The club went on an impressive eleven
match unbeaten run between September 2015 and November 2015 and followed that up with a four
match winning streak in January 2016 which formed a
run of only conceding five goals in thirteen
matches, losing only once in January and February.
However, taking a positive spin from their recent four
matches in the Premier League where they have not lost, it is their longest
unbeaten run in the entire calendar year
of 2012.
Sevilla have made a strong recovery in recent times and the Andalusian side's recent seven
match unbeaten run has given them a fighting chance
of claiming a Champions League spot once again this season.
But the Baggies are
running with some confidence at the moment with a four
match unbeaten streak and with wins in three
of those four.
The destination
of the trophy was known for a while, as a 16
match unbeaten run from January until May helped them to glory.
Defeat in the first home game
of the season was followed up by another in November 1980 to put an end to a 14
match unbeaten run and inflict a first away defeat
of the campaign.
I remember going to the Aston Villa game at Highbury, the final game
of the 49
match unbeaten run.
Their eight -
match unbeaten run has been founded on a solid, settled defence and they will prove a big threat on set - pieces, having scored a third
of their goals this way.
Yaya Sanogo, for the France under 21 side, played 90 minutes against England and scored twice as the French
ran out 3 - 2 winners in an exciting
match which spelled the end
of England's under 21's
unbeaten run.
Only three teams have won their all season — Man City, Tottenham & West Ham — while Monday's meeting with in - form Liverpool in the west
of London sees them looking to stretch their seven -
match unbeaten run at home, which includes six wins and six clean sheets.
The players have certainly been looking up rather than behind them as a
run of six wins on the trot and 14
unbeaten matches has strengthened our position in the top four
of the Premier League.
Barca is also the favorite in this game but they might some lack
of confidence after losing Real Madrid in last
match at league and break there 39
unbeaten match run.
The defending champions are enjoying a six -
match unbeaten run in the league − five wins and one draw − whilst Nani and Wayne Rooney both ending their goal droughts at home to Wolves last time out could be an ominous sign
of things to come.
Celtic are currently on a British record
run of 64 domestic
matches unbeaten and could lift more silverware at the weekend when they play Motherwell in the League Cup final.
Form guide • Arsenal's eight -
match unbeaten home
run in UEFA Cup and UEFA Europa League
matches (W6 D2) came to an end in the round
of 32 with a 2 - 1 defeat by Östersund, but they bounced back by beating Milan 3 - 1 and CSKA 4 - 1 in the next two rounds.
• Leipzig are on a
run of six
matches unbeaten in all competitions (W3 D3), the wins including a 2 - 1 defeat
of runaway Bundesliga leaders Bayern München on 18 March.
It was a disappointing defeat as Blackburn were on a high themselves after afive
match unbeaten run consisting
of a couple
of decent results against the two teams currently contesting the league, Chelsea & Manchester United.
They look safe enough for now, but they must avoid against complacency by continuing where they left off against Chelsea, building further upon this
unbeaten six
match run of theirs at Ewood Park.
Mourinho accepts that United could have earned more points with a couple
of defeats and additional victories rather than going through the
run of 20
matches unbeaten, but says he is happy to have a team that is difficult to beat.
The Eagles have slowly built up momentum since Roy Hodgson took over the reigns, and they are currently one point adrift
of the relegation spots despite losing their eight -
match unbeaten run to Arsenal on Thursday night.
A Pedro Obiang goal
of the season contender was
matched late on by Heung - Min Son as David Moyes's men equalled their longest
unbeaten run of the season.
Goals from Gabriel Agbonlahor and Ashley Young, two
of the more poignant figures in the Villa set - up who may sit out their team's Fourth Round tie with Rovers, sealed a 2 - 1 victory over Wigan Athletic during the week as Gerard Houllier's men extended their
unbeaten run in all competitions to four
matches.