Former player Richard Dunne believes that Manchester City might be setting their sights on surpassing Arsenal's historic "Invincible" record, given the club's recent dominance in the Premier League. Arsenal's "Invincibles" went through the entire 2003–04 Premier League season without suffering a single defeat, a feat that has remained unmatched for over two decades.
Over the last few seasons, Arsenal has shown remarkable improvement, nearly ending their long wait for a Premier League title. However, Manchester City has remained the dominant force, winning the league title for four consecutive seasons, an achievement no other team has managed in the Premier League era.
This season, City has started strongly, maintaining a perfect record so far. Given their squad depth, consistency, and ability to rise to any challenge, Dunne speculates that they might be eyeing Arsenal's unbeaten record as the next major milestone to conquer. According to Dunne, City has already achieved almost everything possible in recent years, and the idea of going an entire season unbeaten could be an enticing goal for the club.
Dunne’s comments, as quoted by Goal.com, highlight the possibility: "Out of all the teams in the Premier League at the moment, 100 per cent they are. That’s almost the next thing. They have achieved everything they have set out to do over the last few years and the squad that they have got, they take every competition seriously. You would imagine that somewhere in the back of their mind they must be thinking ‘we’d like to do that and achieve what Arsenal did’. You wouldn’t put it past them because they are such a difficult side to beat."
Given Manchester City's current form and their track record under Pep Guardiola, it's not far-fetched to think they could challenge Arsenal's unbeaten record. City has become known for their relentless pursuit of excellence, and breaking Arsenal's long-standing record would further cement their legacy as one of the greatest teams in Premier League history.
While it's a daunting challenge, Dunne's remarks suggest that if any team can accomplish this feat, it's the current Manchester City squad, which has shown that they can rise to almost any occasion. For Arsenal, whose fans take immense pride in the "Invincibles" season, this could add an extra layer of intensity to the ongoing competition between the two clubs as the season progresses.
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