Arsenal must learn from the Invincibles - this week will define Mikel Arteta's reign

Arsenal must learn from the Invincibles - this week will define Mikel Arteta's reignMikel Arteta must embrace the pressure knowing Arsenal must deliver the biggest trophies this season, having seen back-to-back defeats dump them out of the domestic cup competitionsCommentsSportJohn Cross Chief Football Writer16:02, 06 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesA dejected looking Mikel Arteta after Arsenal's loss at Southampton(Image: 2026 Catherine Ivill - AMA)Back in 2004, Arsenal’s season looked to be falling apart. They had crashed out of the FA Cup semi final to bitter rivals Manchester United on April 3. Three days later, Arsenal were dumped out of the Champions League at Highbury by Chelsea.‌Then, on Good Friday, Arsenal were 2-1 down to Liverpool with their dreams of winning a Treble unravelling.‌It was then Thierry Henry stepped up, produced one of the best performances of his life as he scored a hat trick, Arsenal won 4-2 and went on to win the title. They were crowned the Invincibles for going through a whole Premier League season unbeaten.‌View 3 ImagesThierry Henry's hat trick saved Arsenal's season - and wrote his name into folkloreFunnily enough, no-one ever talks about Arsenal “just” winning the title. They talk about an incredible piece of unrivalled football history which has not been matched before or since.The similarities between that week in 2004 and today are striking. Arsenal lost the Carabao Cup final to Manchester City and in their next game they crashed out of the FA Cup at Southampton. The dream of a quadruple has been halved but now they must lift themselves for the biggest week of Arsenal’s season so far.‌The Gunners must change the whole mood as they prepare to face Sporting Lisbon in the Champions League on Tuesday night.Then, four days later, they face Bournemouth at the Emirates on Saturday lunchtime when a victory would push Arsenal 12 points clear of Manchester City who go to Chelsea 24 hours later.READ MORE: Carlos Carvalhal on Spor...