26 May 1989
Liverpool 0-2 Arsenal — 26 May 1989 (title decider)
Michael Thomas's last-minute goal at Anfield won Arsenal the First Division title on goals scored — the most dramatic title-decider in English football history.
Arsenal Legendary Matches
Updated May 2026 · Emirates Stadium, London
Matches that defined Arsenal. Each entry below summarises a marquee result — full editorial narratives are linked where written.
15 May 2004
The Invincibles — 38 unbeaten league games (2003–04)
Arsenal completed the 2003–04 Premier League season unbeaten — the only club to do so in the 20-team era. The unbeaten run reached 49 games before defeat at Old Trafford in October 2004.
21 May 2005
Arsenal 0-0 Manchester United (5-4 pens) — FA Cup final 2005
Arsenal were outplayed by United at the Millennium Stadium but won the FA Cup on penalties — Patrick Vieira scored the winning kick in his final game before joining Juventus.