Arsenal went 248 days unbeaten in the Premier League (August 2023-April 2024) – the longest streak in Europe that season – yet still failed to win the title. Here’s how Aston Villa shattered their dreams:

Key Stats & Events:
✅ Historic Run:

32 matches unbeaten (W24, D8)

Broke club’s 2003/04 “Invincibles” streak duration record

Outscored opponents 68-19 during the run

✅ Collapse at Villa Park:

0-2 loss to Aston Villa (April 2024) ended streak

Allowed Man City to overtake with 3 games left

Arteta: “The most painful defeat of my career”

✅ Context:

Finished 2nd with 89 points (2nd-highest in PL history without winning)

2023/24 squad: Youngest in PL (avg. age 24.3)

Summer 2024 signings targeted to address “mentality gap”

Debate:

*Can Arteta’s project overcome “nearly-men” status in 2024/25?*
→ Yes: Saliba/Saka/Odegaard core still evolving
→ No: Haaland’s City too dominant

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