Who knows? Maybe Arsene Wenger had the last laugh after all.
It may be 14 long years since the Invincibles, but such is the scale of the achievement that Arsenal team remains one of the most legendary and talked-about sides ever to grace the game.
This is despite Manchester United’s treble winners, Barcelona’s treble winners and great sides at Chelsea and Manchester City who ultimately picked up more points and won more trophies.
This has even led to some to suggest that winning one title unbeaten wasn’t really that big an achievement considering Arsenal drew 12 games, won a lot by just a one-goal margin and under-achieved in the FA Cup and Champions League.
And yet, no one else has managed anything quite like what Wenger’s team did that year – and on the day of his final game in charge of the Gunners, Barca truly paid the ultimate tribute.
Losing 5-4 to Levante, even this star-studded side playing in the supposedly non-competitive Mickey Mouse league of La Liga couldn’t quite see an Invincibles campaign through.
Understandably, Arsenal fans are absolutely loving it…
Perfect Wenger tribute from Barcelona to throw away an Invincibles season on the day of his final game…
— Mark Brus (@MarkBrusCOS) May 13, 2018
https://twitter.com/grant_saffery/status/995767621227368448
Arsene Wenger record live to die Another Day #wenger #Barcelona #LaLiga
— Ayman (@MrAyman_) May 13, 2018
https://twitter.com/AmlanMostakim/status/995766912834457601
So all the “Invincibles season not that impressive” takes should die. Barcelona didn’t go undefeated. Mr. Wenger’s Arsenal did. My guy
— Gio (@gionumber26) May 13, 2018
Barcelona's tribute to Arsene. Only one Invincibles. Wenger ??
— Shamim Ansari (@MeShamim) May 13, 2018
https://twitter.com/zahir_shuaib/status/995766410340020224
Thanks @FCBarcelona Great way to send off Wenger.
— JT (@jtnord21) May 13, 2018