2004–05 Arsenal F.C. season

English football club season May 2013 September 2020 Arsenal 2004–05 Arsène Wenger Peter Hill-Wood Highbury Premier League 2nd FA Cup Winners League Cup Quarter-finals FA Community Shield Winners UEFA Champions League Round of 16 Thierry Henry (25) Thierry Henry (30) 38,164 vs Manchester United(1 February 2005) 27,791 vs Everton(9 November 2004) 37,979(in all competitions)Arsenal first team line up (2004–05) http://thearsenalhistory.com/stat/aftlu.htm The Arsenal History 4 April 2013 15 July 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160715102949/http://thearsenalhistory.com/stat/aftlu.htm live Note: Information is in the section 2004–05. _arsenal0405h _arsenal0405h _arsenal0405h _arsenal0405h FF0000 FF0000 FF0000 FFFFFF FF0000 _arsenal0405a _arsenal0405a _arsenal0405a _arsenal0405a _arsenal0405a 1144DC 1144DC 1144DC 1144DC 0000FF _arsenal0304a _arsenal0304a _arsenal0304a _arsenal0304al FFFF00 FFFF00 FFFF00 0000FF FFFF00 2003–04 2005–06 The 2004–05 season was Arsenal Football Club's 13th season in the Premier League and their 79th consecutive season in the top flight of English football.https://www.arsenal.com/news/features/48523/behind-the-numbers- All-time Arsenal James Josh 18 June 2013 Arsenal F.C. 22 June 2023 live https://web.archive.org/web/20230622042610/https://www.arsenal.com/news/features/48523/behind-the-numbers- 22 June 2023https://www.rsssf.org/tablese/engall.html English Clubs Divisional Movements 1888–2016 Ross James Heneghan Michael Orford Stuart Culliton Eoin 25 August 2016 Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation 22 June 2023 live https://web.archive.org/web/20230622041929/https://www.rsssf.org/tablese/engall.html 22 June 2023 The club ended the campaign as FA Cup winners, but failed to retain their Premier League title as they finished second to Chelsea. In the UEFA Champions League, Arsenal made an exit in the first knockout round to Bayern Munich. In the transfer window Arsenal purchased goalkeeper Manuel Almunia, who initially served a backup to Jens Lehmann, and midfielder Mathieu Flamini. The club kept hold of its captain Patrick Vieira after much transfer speculation over his expected move to Real Madrid. Several players left Arsenal before the campaign got under way; defender Martin Keown left to play for Leicester City, Ray Parlour joined Middlesbrough while Sylvain Wiltord signed for Lyon. Arsenal began the season in good form and equalled Nottingham Forest's unbeaten league run of 42 matches against Middlesbrough. The team set a new English division record and went a further seven games unbeaten before losing to Manchester United in controversial circumstances. Arsenal's form suffered as a result and defensive shortcomings became more apparent; two draws and a defeat in November reinforced Chelsea's position at the top of the table, where they remained for the rest of the season. At home to Crystal Palace in February 2005, Wenger named an Arsenal squad with no English players – a first in the club's history which attracted criticism from the media. The team ended the season strongly, with a run of eight wins from nine games ensuring a second-place finish. 32 different players represented the club in five competitions and there were 15 different goalscorers. Arsenal's top goalscorer was Thierry Henry, who scored 30 goals in 42 games. 3 Background 2003–04 Arsenal F.C. season Arsenal ended the previous season as league champions, becoming the first side since Preston North End 115 years earlier to do so undefeated.https://www.theguardian.com/football/2004/may/16/newsstory.premierleague200304 Unbeaten Arsenal in football heaven Kevin Mitchell The Guardian London 15 May 2004 12 October 2015 29 September 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150929124810/http://www.theguardian.com/football/2004/may/16/newsstory.premierleague200304 live They completed their historic league campaign with 26 wins, 12 draws and 90 points.http://www.statto.com/football/teams/arsenal/2003-2004 Arsenal – 2003–2004 Statto Organisation 12 October 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150924133056/http://www.statto.com/football/teams/arsenal/2003-2004 24 September 2015 live By the end of January 2004, Arsenal were still in the hunt for all four trophies, but suffered setbacks in each of the cup competitions; they were unable to retain the FA Cup, losing out to eventual winners Manchester United in the semi-finals and days later were knocked out of the UEFA Champions League by Chelsea in the quarter-finals.https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/2376319/Bridges-late-decider-leaves-Arsenal-dreams-in-shreds.html Bridge's late decider leaves Arsenal dreams in shreds Henry Winter The Daily Telegraph London 7 April 2004 12 October 2015 26 September 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150926005151/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/2376319/Bridges-late-decider-leaves-Arsenal-dreams-in-shreds.html live They exited the League Cup after a defeat to Middlesbrough in early February.https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/league_cup/3451565.stm Middlesbrough 2–1 Arsenal BBC Sport 7 April 2004 12 October 2015 5 April 2004 https://web.archive.org/web/20040405233913/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/league_cup/3451565.stm live Transfers In No.PositionPlayerTransferred fromFeeDateRef11FWRobin van PersieFeyenoord£2,750,0001 July 20042004-04-28 Arsenal sign Van Persie en-GB https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/a/arsenal/3659835.stm 2021-12-1024GKManuel AlmuniaCelta VigoUndisclosed14 July 2004https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/a/arsenal/3877979.stm Almunia joins Arsenal BBC Sport 16 November 2008 14 July 2004 22 September 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080922043522/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/a/arsenal/3877979.stm live 16MFMathieu FlaminiMarseilleUndisclosed22 July 2004https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/a/arsenal/3916021.stm Arsenal sign Flamini BBC Sport 16 November 2008 22 July 2004 20 July 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080720152751/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/a/arsenal/3916021.stm live 27DFEmmanuel EbouéBeveren£1,500,0007 January 2005https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/a/arsenal/4155407.stm Arsenal complete Eboue signing BBC Sport 16 November 2008 7 January 2005 9 September 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20070909130658/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/a/arsenal/4155407.stm live Out No.PositionPlayerTransferred toFeeDateRef5DFMartin KeownLeicester CityFree 20 July 2004https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/l/leicester_city/3909591.stm Leicester sign Keown BBC Sport 16 November 2008 20 July 2004 24 July 2004 https://web.archive.org/web/20040724052614/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/l/leicester_city/3909591.stm live 15MFRay ParlourMiddlesbroughFree 23 July 2004https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/m/middlesbrough/3892597.stm Middlesbrough sign Parlour BBC Sport 16 November 2008 23 July 2004 18 May 2006 https://web.archive.org/web/20060518182236/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/m/middlesbrough/3892597.stm live 25FWNwankwo KanuWest Bromwich AlbionFree 30 July 2004https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/w/west_bromwich_albion/3939335.stm Baggies seal Kanu deal BBC Sport 16 November 2008 30 July 2004 18 August 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210818210155/https://secure-uk.imrworldwide.com/cgi-bin/m?ci=bbc&cg=0&rd=1629320511180&si=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.bbc.co.uk%2Fsport2%2Fhi%2Ffootball%2Fteams%2Fw%2Fwest_bromwich_albion%2F3939335.stm&rp=&sr=1600x1000&cd=24&lg=en-US&je=n&ck=y&tz=0&ct=&hp=&tl=BBC%20SPORT%20%7C%20Football%20%7C%20My%20Club%20%7C%20West%20Bromwich%20Albion%20%7C%20Baggies%20seal%20Kanu%20deal&ts=v5.js live 29FWFrancis JeffersCharlton Athletic£2,600,00010 August 2004https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/c/charlton_athletic/3553438.stm Jeffers joins Charlton BBC Sport 16 November 2008 10 August 2004 18 August 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210818210155/https://secure-uk.imrworldwide.com/cgi-bin/m?ci=bbc&cg=0&rd=1629320511541&si=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.bbc.co.uk%2Fsport2%2Fhi%2Ffootball%2Fteams%2Fc%2Fcharlton_athletic%2F3553438.stm&rp=&sr=1600x1000&cd=24&lg=en-US&je=n&ck=y&tz=0&ct=&hp=&tl=BBC%20SPORT%20%7C%20Football%20%7C%20My%20Club%20%7C%20Charlton%20Athletic%20%7C%20Jeffers%20joins%20Charlton&ts=v5.js live 11FWSylvain WiltordLyonFree 31 August 2004https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/europe/3616262.stm Wiltord seals Lyon move BBC Sport 16 November 2008 31 August 2004 31 December 2006 https://web.archive.org/web/20061231222951/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/europe/3616262.stm live MFJohn SpicerAFC Bournemouth£10,00017 December 2004https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/b/bournemouth/4105159.stm Bournemouth secure Spicer signing BBC Sport 16 November 2008 17 December 2004 18 August 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210818210148/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/b/bournemouth/4105159.stm live DFDominic ShimminQueens Park RangersUndisclosed24 March 2005https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/4308813.stm Transfers – March 2005 BBC Sport 16 November 2008 31 March 2005 20 February 2006 https://web.archive.org/web/20060220164555/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/4308813.stm live GKChris WrightBoston UnitedUndisclosed29 May 2005http://www1.skysports.com/football/player/56061/chris-wright Chris Wright Sky Sports 2 August 2014 8 August 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140808060406/http://www1.skysports.com/football/player/56061/chris-wright live Pre-season Friendly 17 July 2004 Barnet 1–10 Arsenal Reyes 19 21 42Van Persie 29Bergkamp 44 67Jeffers 53 55 64Quincy Owusu-Abeyie 70 London Underhill Stadium 4,674 W Friendly 22 July 2004 Maribor 2–3 Arsenal Bergkamp 4Aliadière 17Van Persie 84 Maribor Ljudski vrt 5,000 W Friendly 24 July 2004 Grazer AK 1–2 Arsenal Bergkamp 6Van Persie 57 Graz UPC-Arena W Friendly 28 July 2004 Sturm Graz 0–2 Arsenal Reyes 30 pen.Jeffers 74 Graz UPC-Arena 5,000 W Amsterdam Tournament 30 July 2004 River Plate 0–0 Arsenal Amsterdam Amsterdam Arena 20,000 D Amsterdam Tournament 1 August 2004 Ajax 0–0 Arsenal Amsterdam Amsterdam Arena 52,000 D Friendly 3 August 2004 Boreham Wood 1–1 Arsenal Stokes 47 Borehamwood Meadow Park 5,000 D Friendly 4 August 2004 Beveren 0–0 Arsenal Beveren Freethiel Stadion D FA Community Shield 2004 FA Community Shield The 2004 edition of the FA Community Shield, was contested between Manchester United and Arsenal at the Millennium Stadium on 8 August. Cesc Fàbregas started alongside Gilberto Silva in midfield for Arsenal as Vieira was absent, while Thierry Henry partnered Dennis Bergkamp up front.Clockwatch: Arsenal 3–1 Man Utd https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/3544736.stm BBC Sport 8 August 2004 31 July 2014 18 August 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210818210147/https://secure-uk.imrworldwide.com/cgi-bin/m?ci=bbc&cg=0&rd=1629320507393&si=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.bbc.co.uk%2Fsport2%2Fhi%2Ffootball%2F3544736.stm&rp=&sr=1600x1000&cd=24&lg=en-US&je=n&ck=y&tz=0&ct=&hp=&tl=BBC%20SPORT%20%7C%20Football%20%7C%20Clockwatch%3A%20Arsenal%203-1%20Man%20Utd&ts=v5.js live After a goalless first half, Arsenal took the lead when Gilberto scored in the 50th minute. Manchester United equalised through Alan Smith five minutes after, but José Antonio Reyes restored Arsenal's advantage two minutes before the hour mark. Mikaël Silvestre scored an own goal 11 minutes before the end to give Arsenal a 3–1 victory.https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/2384307/Arsenal-show-there-is-life-beyond-Vieira.html Arsenal show there is life beyond Vieira The Daily Telegraph London Henry Winter 9 August 2004 31 July 2014 23 October 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141023180916/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/2384307/Arsenal-show-there-is-life-beyond-Vieira.html live Wenger praised Fàbregas's performance after the match, describing the midfielder as a "complete player" and reiterated his desire to keep Vieira.Arsenal aim for rollover https://www.thetimes.com/sport/football/article/arsenal-aim-for-rollover-dkg9f3b8v2n Matt Dickinson The Times London 9 August 2004 31 July 2014 8 August 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140808082530/http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/sport/football/article2276101.ece live Final 8 August 2004 15:00 BST Arsenal 3–1 Manchester United Gilberto Silva 50Reyes 58Silvestre 79 o.g. Smith 55 Millennium Stadium Cardiff 63,317 Mike Dean (Cheshire) W Premier League 2004–05 FA Premier League A total of 20 teams competed in the Premier League in the 2004–05 season. Each team played 38 matches; two against every other team and one match at each club's stadium. Three points were awarded for each win, one point per draw, and none for defeats. At the end of the season the top two teams qualified for the group stages of the UEFA Champions League; teams in third and fourth needed to play a qualifier.http://www.premierleague.com/fapl.rac?command=setSelectedId&nextPage=enSpecFeatures&id=3304&type=com.fapl.website.features.SpecialFeature&categoryCode=CompetitionExplained&breadcrumb= Rules of the Barclays Premiership competition Premier League 31 July 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20060511145346/http://www.premierleague.com/fapl.rac?command=setSelectedId&nextPage=enSpecFeatures&id=3304&type=com.fapl.website.features.SpecialFeature&categoryCode=CompetitionExplained&breadcrumb= 11 May 2006 The provisional fixture list was released on 24 June 2004, but was subject to change in the event of clashes with other competitions, international football, inclement weather, or matches being selected for television coverage.Chelsea face Man Utd https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_prem/3835401.stm BBC Sport 24 June 2004 9 July 2015 7 July 2004 https://web.archive.org/web/20040707224817/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/3835401.stm live August–October thumb|right|200px|Goalmouth action at Highbury, where Arsenal played Blackburn Rovers in August 2004. Arsenal began their defence of the league title against Everton on 15 August 2004. Fàbregas was named in the first eleven; at 17 years 103 days he became the club's youngest ever Premier League player.Supreme Arsenal set gold standard https://www.theguardian.com/football/2004/aug/16/match.sport3 The Guardian London Daniel Taylor 16 August 2004 4 April 2013 20 October 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131020121340/http://www.theguardian.com/football/2004/aug/16/match.sport3 live It was Bergkamp on his 500th league appearance who opened the scoring for Arsenal and Reyes made it 2–0, heading the ball in from Freddie Ljungberg's cross.https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_prem/3553242.stm Everton 1–4 Arsenal BBC Sport 4 April 2013 15 August 2004 20 July 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080720080007/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/3553242.stm live Ljungberg added a third goal in the second half and in spite of the team conceding moments after, Robert Pires scored Arsenal's fourth in the 83rd minute. Shortly before the kick-off at home to Middlesbrough the following weekend, the club was presented a golden replica of the Premier League trophy, to commemorate their unbeaten season. In the match, Henry gave Arsenal the lead, which was cancelled out before half time by Joseph-Désiré Job's goal-bound effort.Gunners have all the answers to biggest test https://www.theguardian.com/football/2004/aug/23/match.arsenal The Guardian London Kevin McCarra 23 August 2004 4 April 2013 20 October 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131020121107/http://www.theguardian.com/football/2004/aug/23/match.arsenal live Four minutes after the interval, Franck Queudrue exploited an error from defender Pascal Cygan and in turn passed the ball to Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink, who "finish[ed] with perfect brutality". Queudrue scored to put Middlesbrough 3–1 up in the 53rd minute, but Bergkamp replied with a goal for Arsenal a minute later. The home team completed the comeback with further goals by Reyes, Pires and Henry. Wenger afterwards admitted Arsenal's defending was poor, but said their attacking threat made up for their deficiencies. The 5–3 win meant Arsenal equalled Nottingham Forest's record of 42 league matches undefeated. Three days later, the team beat Blackburn Rovers 3–0 to set a new record.Arsenal 3–0 Blackburn https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/3577058.stm BBC Sport 25 August 2004 4 April 2013 2 May 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210502105326/https://secure-uk.imrworldwide.com/v5.js live Arsenal at the end of the month travelled to Norwich City, where three first half goals set the team on the way to a 4–1 victory.Henry steers Arsenal on another walk in the park https://www.theguardian.com/football/2004/aug/29/match.sport8 The Observer London Amy Lawrence 29 August 2004 4 April 2013 20 October 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131020121407/http://www.theguardian.com/football/2004/aug/29/match.sport8 live The win ended Norwich's eight-month undefeated record at Carrow Road. Due to international fixtures, Arsenal did not play another game for two weeks. On the resumption of club football, they travelled across London to face Fulham. Vieira made his return to the first team in place of Fàbregas.Fulham 0–3 Arsenal https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_prem/3599090.stm BBC Sport 11 September 2004 1 August 2014 29 August 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170829193943/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/3599090.stm live Fulham was awarded a penalty in the first half, after Ashley Cole brought down striker Andy Cole in the penalty area. Referee Mark Halsey however changed his mind after protests from the Arsenal players and a consultation with his assistant; the game was restarted with a dropped-ball. Arsenal scored three times in the second half and ended the weekend of 6 September 2004 top of the league table, two points clear of second place Chelsea.Change of mind could be costly for Halsey https://www.theguardian.com/football/2004/sep/13/match.sport The Guardian London Mark Redding 13 September 2004 1 August 2014 10 August 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140810173009/http://www.theguardian.com/football/2004/sep/13/match.sport live http://www.statto.com/football/stats/england/premier-league/2004-2005/table/2004-09-12 English Premier League table, 12-09-2004 Statto Organisation 2 August 2014 8 August 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140808043849/http://www.statto.com/football/stats/england/premier-league/2004-2005/table/2004-09-12 live The league champions dropped their first points of the season at home to Bolton Wanderers.Pedersen levels Gunners at last https://www.theguardian.com/football/2004/sep/19/match.sport1 The Guardian London Amy Lawrence 19 September 2004 31 July 2014 10 August 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140810172526/http://www.theguardian.com/football/2004/sep/19/match.sport1 live At the City of Manchester Stadium on 25 September 2004, a goal by Cole earned Arsenal a 1–0 win against Manchester City. Journalist Russell Thomas, writing for The Guardian, commented on Arsenal's fatigue during the second half and opined that the team needed to keep their focus against sterner opposition.Gunners show faint signs of fallibility https://www.theguardian.com/football/2004/sep/27/match.sport6 The Guardian London Russell Thomas 27 September 2004 31 July 2014 10 August 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140810172532/http://www.theguardian.com/football/2004/sep/27/match.sport6 live Arsenal beat Charlton Athletic in early October to extend their unbeaten run to 48 league matches. Charlton manager Alan Curbishley said of his opponents: "The gulf between Arsenal and the rest of the Premier League means that the rest have got it all to do to try and stop them, and I'm including the big three or four."Heavyweight Gunners pack punch https://www.theguardian.com/football/2004/oct/04/match.charltonathletic The Guardian London David Lacey 4 October 2004 31 July 2014 10 August 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140810172929/http://www.theguardian.com/football/2004/oct/04/match.charltonathletic live Two goals from Pires and one from Henry ensured a 3–1 win against Aston Villa, who had led the game early on. Attention soon turned to Arsenal's trip to face Manchester United. The champions were looking to go half a century of league games unbeaten, whereas the home team – in transition, attempted to push on for a title challenge.Fergie's on the slide – and he knows it https://www.theguardian.com/football/2004/oct/24/newsstory.sport16 The Observer London George Graham 24 October 2004 31 July 2014 17 September 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140917051226/http://www.theguardian.com/football/2004/oct/24/newsstory.sport16 live The game saw many late aggressive tackles made by United players go unpunished and later in the match, an attempted challenge by Sol Campbell on Wayne Rooney earned Manchester United a controversial penalty, converted by Ruud van Nistelrooy in the 73rd minute. Rooney then scored United's second goal of the match to end Arsenal's unbeaten run on 49 games.Man Utd 2–0 Arsenal https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_prem/3727552.stm BBC Sport 24 October 2004 9 July 2015 24 October 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121024205357/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_prem/3727552.stm live Tempers boiled over in the players' tunnel, where pizza was thrown at Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson.Pizzagate: a slice of strife https://www.theguardian.com/football/2006/sep/15/newsstory.sport1 The Guardian London 15 September 2006 9 July 2015 10 July 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150710075933/http://www.theguardian.com/football/2006/sep/15/newsstory.sport1 live When speaking to the media, a distraught Wenger told reporters that Rooney dived to win the penalty and criticised the refereeing performance of Mike Riley. He was later found guilty of insinuating that Van Nistelrooy was a cheat, and fined £15,000 by the FA.Wenger fined over Ruud outburst https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/a/arsenal/4099659.stm BBC Sport 16 December 2004 9 July 2015 18 August 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210818210212/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/a/arsenal/4099659.stm live The final match of October was against Southampton at Highbury. Henry who missed a penalty early on, scored to put Arsenal in front in the 67th minute. Southampton replied with two goals from Rory Delap, but Van Persie in stoppage time equalised for the home team with a curling shot.Van Persie strikes late to rescue rattled champions https://www.theguardian.com/football/2004/oct/31/match.sport5 The Observer London Amy Lawrence 30 October 2004 6 July 2015 5 March 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160305035529/http://www.theguardian.com/football/2004/oct/31/match.sport5 live The draw meant Arsenal stood in first position and had accumulated 26 points. The team were level on points with Chelsea, with a marginally better goal difference.http://www.statto.com/football/stats/england/premier-league/2004-2005/table/2004-10-30 English Premier League table, 30-10-2004 Statto Organisation 2 August 2014 8 August 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140808043952/http://www.statto.com/football/stats/england/premier-league/2004-2005/table/2004-10-30 live November–December For the second league game in succession, Arsenal dropped two points. The team drew 1–1 at Crystal Palace on 6 November 2004, which meant Chelsea overtook them in first position.Professor knocked down a grade by rocket scientist https://www.theguardian.com/football/2004/nov/08/match.sport10 The Guardian London Russell Thomas 8 November 2004 1 August 2014 10 August 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140810172750/http://www.theguardian.com/football/2004/nov/08/match.sport10 live Robben's class lifts Chelsea to the top https://www.theguardian.com/football/2004/nov/07/match.sport4 The Observer London Stuart Barnes 7 November 2004 1 August 2014 10 August 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140810174228/http://www.theguardian.com/football/2004/nov/07/match.sport4 live Wenger rued Arsenal's inability to hold onto leads in matches and admitted the fluency had disappeared in their football, possibly because of the manner in which they lost the unbeaten record. A week later Arsenal faced Tottenham Hotspur at White Hart Lane. It was Tottenham who began the match the better of the two teams and took the lead after 36 minutes when Noureddine Naybet scored. Henry equalised for Arsenal moments before half-time, and the champions went in front after Lauren converted a penalty. Vieira scored on the hour mark to make it 3–1, before Jermain Defoe replied for Tottenham instantly with a "wonderful, dipping finish into the top corner".Spurs load bullets for Gunners to fire https://www.theguardian.com/football/2004/nov/15/newsstory.sport The Guardian London Kevin McCarra 15 November 2004 6 August 2014 17 September 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140917072101/http://www.theguardian.com/football/2004/nov/15/newsstory.sport live Fàbregas created Arsenal's fourth goal, scored by Ljungberg. In the final 16 minutes Tottenham scored twice and Arsenal once; the final score was 5–4, making it the highest scoring North London derby.North London derby lit up by stars https://www.fifa.com/classicfootball/clubs/rivalries/newsid=107971/index.html FIFA 6 August 2014 14 December 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131214051537/http://www.fifa.com/classicfootball/clubs/rivalries/newsid=107971/index.html dead Arsenal's defending was ridiculed by Chelsea manager José Mourinho, who told reporters, "Five-four is a hockey score, not a football score."Mourinho takes swipe at Arsenal https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/c/chelsea/4010191.stm BBC Sport 14 November 2004 1 August 2014 28 January 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20070128215435/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/c/chelsea/4010191.stm live 270px #FFFFF0 left left "I do not think there is too much wrong but when you lose the errors are highlighted. I won't be making any major changes." Arsène Wenger after Arsenal's defeat to Liverpool, 28 November 2004.Wenger worried by 'tired' Arsenal https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/a/arsenal/4045713.stm BBC Sport 29 November 2004 6 August 2014 11 March 2006 https://web.archive.org/web/20060311081426/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/a/arsenal/4045713.stm live Arsenal only managed a draw against West Bromwich Albion on 20 November 2004; Robert Earnshaw's goal with 11 minutes remaining of normal time cancelled out Pires' opener.Arsenal reveal further cracks https://www.thetimes.com/sport/football/article/arsenal-reveal-further-cracks-9mtcqc6xl7l The Times London Alyson Rudd 22 November 2004 1 August 2014 8 August 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140808084051/http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/sport/football/premierleague/article2289794.ece live Arsenal lost their final match of November, away to Liverpool at Anfield. Vieira finished off a one-touch move to equalise for Arsenal – who were behind in the first half – but Neil Mellor scored the winning goal of the game, shooting from long range.Wenger left bemused by collapse https://www.theguardian.com/football/2004/nov/29/match.sport10 The Guardian London Kevin McCarra 30 November 2004 6 August 2014 17 September 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140917073031/http://www.theguardian.com/football/2004/nov/29/match.sport10 live Football pundit Alan Hansen in his analysis on Match of the Day criticised the temperament of Arsenal's players and questioned their desire: "When you have success, sometimes it isn't there and you have to dig in with great determination and hard work, and at the moment they are not doing that. When you look at their two big players, Henry and Vieira, [you think they] must do better in future."Arsenal's Vieira and Henry criticised by Hansen http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Football%3A+Arsenal%27s+Vieira+and+Henry+criticised+by+Hansen.-a0125496465 Liverpool Daily Post Paul Walker 30 November 2004 6 July 2015 6 July 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150706181045/http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Football%3A+Arsenal%27s+Vieira+and+Henry+criticised+by+Hansen.-a0125496465 live Arsenal ended the month in second, five points behind leaders Chelsea.http://www.statto.com/football/stats/england/premier-league/2004-2005/table/2004-11-28 English Premier League table, 28-11-2004 Statto Organisation 2 August 2014 8 August 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140808044102/http://www.statto.com/football/stats/england/premier-league/2004-2005/table/2004-11-28 live Henry scored two late goals in Arsenal's victory over Birmingham City on 4 December 2004. Wenger replaced Lehmann in goal with Almunia, who made his league debut.Henry shines right on cue https://www.thetimes.com/sport/football/article/henry-shines-right-on-cue-t65vbw6lzj9 The Times London Oliver Kay 6 December 2004 1 August 2014 8 August 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140808084047/http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/sport/football/premierleague/article2289883.ece live Arsenal then faced league leaders Chelsea at Highbury; with Vieira suspended and Gilberto and Edu injured, Wenger picked Flamini to partner Fabregas in midfield.Team news for premiership decider http://www.arseweb.org/www/newsreel/t7i503.html Arseweb 11 December 2004 7 August 2014 7 July 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150707025341/http://www.arseweb.org/www/newsreel/t7i503.html live Arsenal (2) 2 – 2 (1) Chelsea http://www.arseweb.org/www/newsreel/t7i504.html Arseweb 14 December 2004 7 August 2014 7 July 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150707034701/http://www.arseweb.org/www/newsreel/t7i504.html live The first chance of the match went to Henry, who scored inside 75 seconds. John Terry levelled the score, but Henry restored Arsenal's lead from a contentious free-kick – Graham Poll allowed the striker to take it quickly without warning the Chelsea players.Poll explains free-kick decision https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/c/chelsea/4091217.stm BBC Sport 13 December 2004 1 August 2014 18 August 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210818210205/https://secure-uk.imrworldwide.com/cgi-bin/m?ci=bbc&cg=0&rd=1629320525336&si=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.bbc.co.uk%2Fsport2%2Fhi%2Ffootball%2Fteams%2Fc%2Fchelsea%2F4091217.stm&rp=&sr=1600x1000&cd=24&lg=en-US&je=n&ck=y&tz=0&ct=&hp=&tl=BBC%20SPORT%20%7C%20Football%20%7C%20My%20Club%20%7C%20Chelsea%20%7C%20Poll%20explains%20free-kick%20decision&ts=v5.js live Eiður Guðjohnsen equalised early in the second half for Chelsea, and late on Henry missed a chance to score a hat-trick. There were no further goals and the match ended 2–2, meaning Chelsea remained five points clear of Arsenal.Capital thriller a class apart https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/chelsea/4778592/Capital-thriller-a-class-apart.html The Daily Telegraph London Henry Winter 13 December 2004 1 August 2014 12 August 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140812020643/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/chelsea/4778592/Capital-thriller-a-class-apart.html live Wenger said he was disappointed in the manner his team conceded to Chelsea – from two set pieces, but added, "I thought we did really well, and it was important for us to come back to the level we want to be at."Wenger admits set-piece problems https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/a/arsenal/4084777.stm BBC Sport 12 December 2004 1 August 2014 18 August 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210818210148/https://secure-uk.imrworldwide.com/cgi-bin/m?ci=bbc&cg=0&rd=1629320508206&si=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.bbc.co.uk%2Fsport2%2Fhi%2Ffootball%2Fteams%2Fa%2Farsenal%2F4084777.stm&rp=&sr=1600x1000&cd=24&lg=en-US&je=n&ck=y&tz=0&ct=&hp=&tl=BBC%20SPORT%20%7C%20Football%20%7C%20My%20Club%20%7C%20Arsenal%20%7C%20Wenger%20admits%20set-piece%20problems&ts=v5.js live Arsenal won their remaining games in December and conceded no goals. They beat Portsmouth courtesy of a Campbell goal in the second half, and on Boxing Day defeated Fulham by two goals.Campbell cracker keeps title hopes burning https://www.theguardian.com/football/2004/dec/20/match.sport4 The Guardian London Kevin McCarra 20 December 2004 1 August 2014 10 August 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140810172754/http://www.theguardian.com/football/2004/dec/20/match.sport4 live Henry gives masterclass as Arsenal stay in touch https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/2393396/Henry-gives-masterclass-as-Arsenal-stay-in-touch.html The Daily Telegraph London Christopher Davies 27 December 2004 1 August 2014 12 August 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140812020702/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/2393396/Henry-gives-masterclass-as-Arsenal-stay-in-touch.html live Vieira scored the winning goal against Newcastle United, a volley that deflected over goalkeeper Shay Given.Vieira puts heart into Gunners https://www.theguardian.com/football/2004/dec/30/match.sport The Guardian London Michael Walker 30 December 2004 1 August 2014 17 September 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140917100829/http://www.theguardian.com/football/2004/dec/30/match.sport live After 20 games, Arsenal accumulated 44 points and lay second in the league table.http://www.statto.com/football/stats/england/premier-league/2004-2005/table/2004-12-29 English Premier League table, 29-12-2004 Statto Organisation 2 August 2014 8 August 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140808044105/http://www.statto.com/football/stats/england/premier-league/2004-2005/table/2004-12-29 live January–February On New Year's Day, Ljungberg scored two goals in Arsenal's 3–1 win against Charlton Athletic.Ljungberg keeps Arsenal's title challenge on course https://www.theguardian.com/football/2005/jan/02/match.charltonathletic The Observer London Amy Lawrence 2 January 2005 1 August 2014 10 August 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140810173025/http://www.theguardian.com/football/2005/jan/02/match.charltonathletic live The team four days later drew at home to Manchester City.Arsenal's title challenge takes a knock https://www.thetimes.com/sport/football/article/arsenals-title-challenge-takes-a-knock-phr7fd2lqq2 The Times London Russell Kempson 5 January 2005 1 August 2014 8 August 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140808105638/http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/sport/football/clubs/arsenal/article2295634.ece live Arsenal lost further ground to Chelsea after defeat to Bolton Wanderers at the Reebok Stadium.Arsenal reveal further cracks https://www.thetimes.com/sport/football/article/arsenal-need-healing-spirit-8057cwl2nrc The Times London Rick Broadbent 17 January 2005 1 August 2014 8 August 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140808105635/http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/sport/football/clubs/arsenal/article2295638.ece live Wenger conceded that Chelsea were favourites to win the league because of their point advantage, but added: "We will keep going and fight until the last minute of the championship."Wenger concedes Chelsea advantage https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/a/arsenal/4174061.stm BBC Sport 15 January 2005 1 August 2014 18 August 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210818210148/https://secure-uk.imrworldwide.com/cgi-bin/m?ci=bbc&cg=0&rd=1629320507935&si=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.bbc.co.uk%2Fsport2%2Fhi%2Ffootball%2Fteams%2Fa%2Farsenal%2F4174061.stm&rp=&sr=1600x1000&cd=24&lg=en-US&je=n&ck=y&tz=0&ct=&hp=&tl=BBC%20SPORT%20%7C%20Football%20%7C%20My%20Club%20%7C%20Arsenal%20%7C%20Wenger%20concedes%20Chelsea%20advantage&ts=v5.js live Arsenal ended January with a 1–0 home win against Newcastle United. Wenger made four changes from the Bolton defeat, with Bergkamp the match scorer coming in place of Van Persie.Arsenal 1–0 Newcastle https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_prem/4177043.stm BBC Sport 23 January 2005 1 August 2014 9 June 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210609163248/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/4177043.stm live The first night of February saw Arsenal host Manchester United at Highbury. In the tunnel before the match Roy Keane was seen confronting Vieira; the United captain accused him of intimidating his teammate Gary Neville.Highbury tunnel players in clear https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_prem/4228397.stm BBC Sport 2 February 2005 9 July 2015 13 July 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190713125559/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_prem/4228397.stm live Vieira scored after eight minutes, but Giggs equalised for Manchester United 10 minutes later. Bergkamp restored Arsenal's advantage nine minutes before half time, but two goals by Cristiano Ronaldo and one by John O'Shea in the second half gave United a 4–2 win.United storm the battle of Highbury https://www.theguardian.com/football/2005/feb/02/match.sport The Guardian London Kevin McCarra 2 February 2005 9 July 2015 10 July 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150710110749/http://www.theguardian.com/football/2005/feb/02/match.sport live It was Arsenal's fourth league defeat of the season and moved them down to third spot, overtaken by their opponents. Wenger ruled his team out of the title race and refused to blame Almunia for his error in Ronaldo's first goal.Wenger admits title dream is over https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/a/arsenal/4224233.stm BBC Sport 1 February 2005 9 July 2015 28 May 2006 https://web.archive.org/web/20060528043447/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/a/arsenal/4224233.stm live The goalkeeper was dropped in Arsenal's next game, away to Aston Villa. Three first half goals by Ljungberg, Henry and Cole gave Arsenal a comfortable win.Edu's edge has Arsenal firing again https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/2354884/Edus-edge-has-Arsenal-firing-again.html The Daily Telegraph London Colin Malam 6 February 2005 1 August 2014 12 August 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140812020653/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/2354884/Edus-edge-has-Arsenal-firing-again.html live For the match against Crystal Palace on 14 February 2005, Wenger named an Arsenal squad that did not feature a single British player – a first in the club's history. The team did not get off to the best of starts with Lehmann miskicking a back pass and Vieira losing possession routinely, but grew as the game went on and scored three goals in seven minutes. On his 200th league appearance, Henry scored in either half, with the result 5–1 to Arsenal. The result was somewhat overshadowed by the foreign makeup of the team; former player Paul Merson called it a "joke"Merson hits out at foreign focus https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/a/arsenal/4269467.stm BBC Sport 16 February 2005 1 August 2014 8 August 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20070808070515/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/a/arsenal/4269467.stm live and PFA chairman Gordon Taylor noted it was a "worrying pattern for English football".Critics fire salvo at all-foreign Arsenal https://www.theguardian.com/football/2005/feb/17/sport.comment The Guardian London Toby Manhire 17 February 2005 1 August 2014 17 September 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140917185543/http://www.theguardian.com/football/2005/feb/17/sport.comment live When asked about his team selections, Wenger said: "I don't look at the passport of people, I look at their quality and their attitude."Wenger backs non-English line-up https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/a/arsenal/4266443.stm BBC Sport 15 February 2005 1 August 2014 26 January 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120126050051/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/a/arsenal/4266443.stm live Arsenal only earned a point at Southampton, where Van Persie was sent off for a late challenge on Graeme Le Saux.Van Persie's turn to take an early bath as Arsenal's season crumbles https://www.theguardian.com/football/2005/feb/27/match.sport The Observer London Amy Lawrence 27 February 2005 1 August 2014 10 August 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140810173000/http://www.theguardian.com/football/2005/feb/27/match.sport live The team remained in third at the end of February, four points behind Manchester United and 10 behind leaders Chelsea, who played a game less than both challengers.http://www.statto.com/football/stats/england/premier-league/2004-2005/table/2005-02-28 English Premier League table, 28-02-2005 Statto Organisation 2 August 2014 8 August 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140808043956/http://www.statto.com/football/stats/england/premier-league/2004-2005/table/2005-02-28 live March–May Arsenal's form improved as the season drew to a close. At home to Portsmouth on 5 March 2005, the team earned three points courtesy of Henry's hat-trick.Henry treble fails to ease fears https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/2356238/Henry-treble-fails-to-ease-fears.html The Daily Telegraph London Colin Malam 7 March 2005 6 August 2014 12 August 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140812093255/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/2356238/Henry-treble-fails-to-ease-fears.html live Van Persie scored the only goal in Arsenal's match against Blackburn Rovers and the team moved back to second position with a home win against Norwich City – Henry scored another hat-trick.Wenger will save money with his young guns https://www.theguardian.com/football/2005/mar/21/match.sport1 The Guardian London Louise Taylor 21 March 2005 6 August 2014 10 August 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140810174122/http://www.theguardian.com/football/2005/mar/21/match.sport1 live Three and easy for Henry as Norwich look doomed https://www.theguardian.com/football/2005/apr/03/match.sport The Observer London Ian Ridley 29 August 2004 6 August 2014 2 September 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200902083333/https://www.theguardian.com/football/2005/apr/03/match.sport live A week later Pires' goal was enough for Arsenal to beat Middlesbrough at the Riverside Stadium and win their fourth consecutive match.Arsenal lead in race for second place https://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/sport/football/premierleague/article2289333.ece The Times London Chris Lightbown 11 April 2005 6 August 2014 8 August 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140808155850/http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/sport/football/premierleague/article2289333.ece live The team then played out a goalless draw against Chelsea, who were on course to become champions; Wenger congratulated his opponents on their season and felt Arsenal needed to score first so that they could "force them to come out from the back."Wenger says Chelsea deserve title https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/a/arsenal/4459301.stm BBC Sport 21 April 2005 6 August 2014 18 August 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210818210157/https://secure-uk.imrworldwide.com/cgi-bin/m?ci=bbc&cg=0&rd=1629320514099&si=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.bbc.co.uk%2Fsport2%2Fhi%2Ffootball%2Fteams%2Fa%2Farsenal%2F4459301.stm&rp=&sr=1600x1000&cd=24&lg=en-US&je=n&ck=y&tz=0&ct=&hp=&tl=BBC%20SPORT%20%7C%20Football%20%7C%20My%20Club%20%7C%20Arsenal%20%7C%20Wenger%20says%20Chelsea%20deserve%20title&ts=v5.js live Arsenal defeated Tottenham 1–0 on 25 April 2005, which meant Chelsea needed to wait on Saturday in order to mathematically win the title.Reyes keeps the race going https://www.theguardian.com/football/2005/apr/26/match.sport1 The Guardian London Jon Brodkin 26 April 2005 6 August 2014 10 August 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140810174119/http://www.theguardian.com/football/2005/apr/26/match.sport1 live Second position was the best Arsenal could aim for by the time they faced West Bromwich Albion on 2 May 2005. Goals from Van Persie and Edu earned a 2–0 win for the team and Arsenal beat Champions League finalists Liverpool at Highbury to all-but secure second spot.Arsenal have Robson reeling https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/2359072/Arsenal-have-Robson-reeling.html The Daily Telegraph London Henry Winter 3 May 2005 6 August 2014 12 August 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140812093211/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/2359072/Arsenal-have-Robson-reeling.html live Arsenal give Liverpool timely lesson https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/2359330/Arsenal-give-Liverpool-timely-lesson.html The Daily Telegraph London Henry Winter 9 May 2005 6 August 2014 12 August 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140812093410/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/2359330/Arsenal-give-Liverpool-timely-lesson.html live Arsenal recorded the biggest win of the league season, against Everton at Highbury. An inspired performance by Bergkamp helped the team win 7–0; he created the opening two goals and scored in the second half.Rampant Gunners in seventh heaven https://www.theguardian.com/football/2005/may/12/match.sport The Guardian London Jon Brodkin 12 May 2005 6 August 2014 18 September 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140918205926/http://www.theguardian.com/football/2005/may/12/match.sport live Arsenal lost their final game of the campaign, away to Birmingham City. It was a lacklustre performance by the visitors, who equalised through Bergkamp after going a goal behind, but conceded in the 90th minute.Henry still a doubt for Cup final https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/2359688/Henry-still-a-doubt-for-Cup-final.html The Daily Telegraph London Martin Smith 16 May 2005 6 August 2014 12 August 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140812093323/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/2359688/Henry-still-a-doubt-for-Cup-final.html live Matches 1 15 August 2004 14:00 BST Everton 1–4 Report Arsenal Carsley 37, 64Osman 43 Bergkamp 23Reyes 39Cole 53Ljungberg 54Pires 83 Liverpool Goodison Park 35,521 Mike Riley W 2 22 August 2004 16:05 BST Arsenal 5–3 Report Middlesbrough Henry 25 90Bergkamp 54Pires 65Reyes 65 Job 43Hasselbaink 50Queudrue 53 London Highbury 37,415 S Dunn W 3 25 August 2004 19:45 BST Arsenal 3–0 Report Blackburn Rovers Henry 50Fàbregas 58Reyes 79 London Highbury 37,496 Neale Barry W 4 28 August 2004 17:15 BST Norwich City 1–4 Report Arsenal Huckerby 50 pen. Reyes 22Henry 36Pires 40Bergkamp 90+3 Norwich Carrow Road 23,944 Graham Poll W 5 11 September 2004 15:00 BST Fulham 0–3 Report Arsenal Ljungberg 62Knight 65 o.g.Reyes 71 London Craven Cottage 21,681 Mark Halsey W 6 18 September 2004 12:45 BST Arsenal 2–2 Report Bolton Wanderers Henry 31Pires 66 Jaïdi 63Pedersen 85 London Highbury 37,010 Phil Dowd D 7 25 September 2004 15:00 BST Manchester City 0–1 Report Arsenal Cole 14 Manchester City of Manchester Stadium 47,015 Neale Barry W 8 2 October 2004 15:00 BST Arsenal 4–0 Report Charlton Athletic Ljungberg 33Henry 48 69Reyes 70 London Highbury 38,103 Mike Dean W 9 16 October 2004 15:00 BST Arsenal 3–1 Report Aston Villa Pires 19 pen. 72Henry 45+1 Hendrie 3 London Highbury 38,137 Graham Poll W 10 24 October 2004 16:05 BST Manchester United 2–0 Report Arsenal G. Neville 36P. Neville 38Van Nistelrooy 73 pen.Rooney 90+3 Cole 35Vieira 75Edu 79 Manchester Old Trafford 67,862 Mike Riley L 11 30 October 2004 15:00 BST Arsenal 2–2 Report Southampton Henry 67Van Persie 90+2 Delap 80 85 London Highbury 38,141 Matt Messias D 12 6 November 2004 17:15 GMT Crystal Palace 1–1 Report Arsenal Riihilahti 65 Henry 63 London Selhurst Park 26,193 Mike Dean D 13 13 November 2004 12:00 GMT Tottenham Hotspur 4–5 Report Arsenal Naybet 37Defoe 61King 74Kanouté 88 Henry 45+1Lauren 55 pen.Vieira 60Ljungberg 69Pires 81 London White Hart Lane 36,095 Steve Bennett W 14 20 November 2004 15:00 GMT Arsenal 1–1 Report West Bromwich Albion Pires 54 Earnshaw 79 London Highbury 38,109 Howard Webb D 15 28 November 2004 16:05 GMT Liverpool 2–1 Report Arsenal Alonso 41Mellor 90+2 Vieira 56 Liverpool Anfield 43,730 Alan Wiley L 16 4 December 2004 15:00 GMT Arsenal 3–0 Report Birmingham City Pires 33Henry 80 86 London Highbury 38,064 Dermot Gallagher W 17 12 December 2004 16:05 GMT Arsenal 2–2 Report Chelsea Henry 2 29 Terry 17Guðjohnsen 46 London Highbury 38,153 Graham Poll D 18 19 December 2004 16:05 GMT Portsmouth 0–1 Report Arsenal Campbell 75 Portsmouth Fratton Park 20,170 Howard Webb W 19 26 December 2004 13:00 GMT Arsenal 2–0 Report Fulham Henry 12Pires 71 London Highbury Barry Knight W 20 29 December 2004 20:00 GMT Newcastle United 0–1 Report Arsenal Vieira 45+1 Newcastle upon Tyne St James' Park 52,320 Steve Bennett W 21 1 January 2005 15:00 GMT Charlton Athletic 1–3 Report Arsenal El Karkouri 45 Ljungberg 35 48Van Persie 67 London The Valley Mark Halsey W 22 4 January 2005 19:45 GMT Arsenal 1–1 Report Manchester City Ljungberg 75 Wright-Phillips 31 London Highbury 38,086 Rob Styles D 23 15 January 2005 17:15 GMT Bolton Wanderers 1–0 Report Arsenal Giannakopoulos 41 Bolton Reebok Stadium 27,514 Mark Clattenburg L 24 23 January 2005 16:05 GMT Arsenal 1–0 Report Newcastle United Bergkamp 19 London Highbury 38,137 Steve Dunn W 25 1 February 2005 20:00 GMT Arsenal 2–4 Report Manchester United Vieira 8Bergkamp 36 Giggs 18Ronaldo 54 58Silvestre 0 69O'Shea 89 London Highbury 38,164 Graham Poll L 26 5 February 2005 17:15 GMT Aston Villa 1–3 Report Arsenal Ángel 74 Ljungberg 10Henry 14Cole 28 Birmingham Villa Park 42,593 Steve Bennett W 27 14 February 2005 20:00 GMT Arsenal 5–1 Report Crystal Palace Bergkamp 32Reyes 35Henry 39 77Vieira 54 A. Johnson 63 pen. London Highbury 38,056 Rob Styles W 28 26 February 2005 12:45 GMT Southampton 1–1 Report Arsenal Prutton 2 35 45Crouch 67 Ljungberg 45+4Van Persie 0 52 Southampton St Mary's Stadium 31,815 Alan Wiley D 29 5 March 2005 15:00 GMT Arsenal 3–0 Report Portsmouth Henry 39 53 85 London Highbury 38,079 Chris Foy W 30 19 March 2005 12:45 GMT Blackburn Rovers 0–1 Report Arsenal Van Persie 43 Blackburn Ewood Park 22,992 Graham Poll W 31 2 April 2005 15:00 BST Arsenal 4–1 Report Norwich City Henry 19 22 66Ljungberg 50 Huckerby 30 London Highbury 38,066 Alan Wiley W 32 9 April 2005 15:00 BST Middlesbrough 0–1 Report Arsenal Pires 73 Middlesbrough Riverside Stadium 33,874 Phil Dowd W 33 20 April 2005 20:00 BST Chelsea 0–0 Report Arsenal London Stamford Bridge 41,621 Steve Bennett D 34 25 April 2005 20:00 BST Arsenal 1–0 Report Tottenham Hotspur Reyes 22 London Highbury 38,147 Mike Riley W 35 2 May 2005 20:00 BST West Bromwich Albion 0–2 Report Arsenal Van Persie 66Edu 90+2 West Bromwich The Hawthorns 27,351 Neale Barry W 36 8 May 2005 16:05 BST Arsenal 3–1 Report Liverpool Pires 25Reyes 29Fàbregas 90+4 Gerrard 51 London Highbury 38,119 Graham Poll W 37 11 May 2005 20:00 BST Arsenal 7–0 Report Everton Van Persie 8Pires 12 50Vieira 37Edu 70 pen.Bergkamp 77Flamini 85 London Highbury 38,073 Alan Wiley W 38 15 May 2005 15:00 BST Birmingham City 2–1 Report Arsenal Pandiani 80Heskey 90 Bergkamp 88 Birmingham St. Andrew's 29,302 Dermot Gallagher L Classification ARS Results summary 13 5 1 54 19 12 3 4 33 17 http://www.statto.com/football/stats/england/premier-league/2004-2005 Premier League – 2004–05 Statto Organisation 18 October 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131019141648/http://www.statto.com/football/stats/england/premier-league/2004-2005 19 October 2013 live November 2011 Results by round table b Round Result W/W/W/W/W/D/W/W/W/L/D/D/W/D/L/W/D/W/W/W/W/D/L/W/L/W/W/D/W/W/W/W/D/W/W/W/W/L Position 1/1/1/1/1/1/1/1/1/1/1/2/2/2/2/2/3/2/2/2/2/2/2/2/3/3/3/3/3/3/2/2/2/2/2/2/2/2 green2 Win yellow2 Draw red2 Loss 1st 2nd 3rd red1 http://www.statto.com/football/teams/arsenal/2004-2005 Arsenal – 2004–05 Statto Organisation 18 August 2013 12 August 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130812072546/http://www.statto.com/football/teams/arsenal/2004-2005 live November 2011 FA Cup 2004–05 FA Cup Arsenal entered the competition in the third round, by virtue of their Premier League status. Their opening match was a home tie against Stoke City. The visitors took the lead just before the break, but goals from Reyes and Van Persie in the second half meant Arsenal won 2–1.Arsenal 2–1 Stoke https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/fa_cup/4139301.stm BBC Sport 9 January 2005 14 July 2014 18 August 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210818210150/https://secure-uk.imrworldwide.com/cgi-bin/m?ci=bbc&cg=0&rd=1629320510234&si=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.bbc.co.uk%2Fsport2%2Fhi%2Ffootball%2Ffa_cup%2F4139301.stm&rp=&sr=1600x1000&cd=24&lg=en-US&je=n&ck=y&tz=0&ct=&hp=&tl=BBC%20SPORT%20%7C%20Football%20%7C%20FA%20Cup%20%7C%20Arsenal%202-1%20Stoke&ts=v5.js live They then faced Wolverhampton Wanderers at home in the next round; a goal apiece from Vieira and Ljungberg secured a comfortable 2–0 victory.Arsenal 2–0 Wolves https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/fa_cup/4197623.stm BBC Sport 29 January 2005 14 July 2014 18 August 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210818210149/https://secure-uk.imrworldwide.com/cgi-bin/m?ci=bbc&cg=0&rd=1629320509546&si=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.bbc.co.uk%2Fsport2%2Fhi%2Ffootball%2Ffa_cup%2F4197623.stm&rp=&sr=1600x1000&cd=24&lg=en-US&je=n&ck=y&tz=0&ct=&hp=&tl=BBC%20SPORT%20%7C%20Football%20%7C%20FA%20Cup%20%7C%20Arsenal%202-0%20Wolves&ts=v5.js live Arsenal's opponent in the fifth round was Sheffield United. After 35 minutes Bergkamp was sent off for his apparent push on Cullip. With eleven minutes of normal time remaining, Robert Pires scored for Arsenal, but the team conceded a late penalty which Andy Gray converted.Arsenal struggle to draw breath https://www.theguardian.com/football/2005/feb/21/match.arsenal Paul Wilson The Observer London 21 February 2005 14 July 2014 28 July 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140728224604/http://www.theguardian.com/football/2005/feb/21/match.arsenal live The equaliser for Sheffield United meant the match was replayed at Bramall Lane on 1 March 2005. Both teams played out a goalless draw after full-time and throughout extra-time, so the tie was decided by a penalty shootout. Almunia saved two penalties, which ensured progress into the quarter-finals.Sheff Utd 0–0 Arsenal (aet) https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/fa_cup/4300405.stm BBC Sport 1 March 2005 14 July 2014 30 March 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160330215003/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/fa_cup/4300405.stm live Bolton Wanderers hosted Arsenal at the Reebok Stadium in the sixth round of the competition. Ljungberg scored the only goal of the tie after just three minutes; he had an opportunity to extend Arsenal's lead in stoppage time, but hit the ball over from six yards.Bolton 0–1 Arsenal https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/fa_cup/4327789.stm BBC Sport 12 March 2005 14 July 2014 18 August 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210818210152/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/fa_cup/4327789.stm live Arsenal faced Blackburn Rovers in the semi-final which was played at the Millennium Stadium. Two goals from Van Persie and one from Pires gave Arsenal a 3–0 win, in a match marred by Blackburn's aggressive tactics.Van Persie doubles up to deliver knockout https://www.theguardian.com/football/2005/apr/17/match.sport5 Paul Wilson The Observer London 17 April 2005 14 July 2014 28 July 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140728225526/http://www.theguardian.com/football/2005/apr/17/match.sport5 live This set up a showdown with Manchester United in the final on 21 May 2005. United were on top for long periods of the game but Arsenal resisted their pressure and the match ended 0–0 after 120 minutes, albeit Arsenal were a man lighter after Reyes' dismissal with a minute remaining for two bookable offences.Vieira holds his nerve to claim historic penalty prize for Arsenal https://www.theguardian.com/football/2005/may/22/match.sport1 Amy Lawrence The Observer London 22 May 2005 7 July 2015 13 May 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190513002154/https://www.theguardian.com/football/2005/may/22/match.sport1 live The match went to penalties with all the penalty takers converting barring Paul Scholes, whose effort was denied by Lehmann. Vieira converted the final and winning spot-kick to seal a tenth FA Cup crown for Arsenal. Third round 9 January 2005 14:00 GMT Arsenal 2–1 Report Stoke City Reyes 50 Van Persie 70 Thomas 44 London Highbury 36,579 Neale Barry (Lincolnshire) W Fourth round 29 January 2005 15:00 GMT Arsenal 2–0 Report Wolverhampton Wanderers Vieira 53 pen. Ljungberg 82 London Highbury 37,153 Mike Riley (Leeds) W Fifth round 19 February 2005 12:30 GMT Arsenal 1–1 Report Sheffield United Pires 78 Gray 90 pen. London Highbury 36,891 Neale Barry (Lincolnshire) D Fifth round replay 1 March 2005 20:05 GMT Sheffield United 0–0 yes Report Arsenal Sheffield Bramall Lane 27,595 Phil Dowd (Staffordshire) Gray Jagielka Quinn Harley 2–4 Lauren Vieira Ljungberg Cole D Sixth round 12 March 2005 12:15 GMT Bolton Wanderers 0–1 Report Arsenal Ljungberg 3 Bolton Reebok Stadium 23,523 Steve Bennett (Kent) W Semi-finals 16 April 2005 12:15 BST Arsenal 3–0 Report Blackburn Rovers Pires 42 Van Persie 86 90 Cardiff Millennium Stadium 52,077 Steve Dunn (Gloucestershire) W Final 21 May 2005 15:00 BST Arsenal 0–0 yes Report Manchester United Cardiff Millennium Stadium 71,876 Rob Styles (Hampshire) Lauren Ljungberg Van Persie Cole Vieira 5–4 Van Nistelrooy Scholes Ronaldo Rooney Keane D Football League Cup 2004–05 Football League Cup The Football League Cup is a cup competition open to clubs in the Premier League and Football League. Like the FA Cup it is played on a knockout basis, with the exception of the second round and semi-finals, which are contested over a two-legged tie. Together with the other clubs playing in European competitions, Arsenal entered the Football League Cup in the third round. The team were drawn to face Manchester City, on the week of 25 October 2004.https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/league_cup/3681678.stm Carling Cup draw BBC Sport 22 September 2004 7 August 2014 7 October 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20071007162501/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/league_cup/3681678.stm live Wenger fielded a relatively young team for the tie, which took the lead in the second half when Van Persie scored. Danny Karbassiyoon extended the visitor's lead in the 90th minute, just before Manchester City striker Robbie Fowler scored from a free-kick.Van Persie offers hope for the future https://www.theguardian.com/football/2004/oct/28/match.manchestercity The Guardian London Ian Whittell 28 October 2004 19 August 2014 21 August 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140821011555/http://www.theguardian.com/football/2004/oct/28/match.manchestercity live In the fourth round, Arsenal faced Everton at Highbury. The team went behind after eight minutes of play, but Quincy Owusu-Abeyie levelled the scoreline and in the second half Arturo Lupoli scored twice.Wenger whelps feast on Toffees https://www.theguardian.com/football/2004/nov/10/match.arsenal The Guardian London Chris Roberts 10 November 2004 19 August 2014 20 August 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140820232001/http://www.theguardian.com/football/2004/nov/10/match.arsenal live Wenger was pleased with how his team responded to the setback and added: "They played intelligently, technically well and with the spirit we like to play the game."https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/a/arsenal/3995081.stm Arsenal's Edu faces six weeks out BBC Sport 9 November 2004 19 August 2014 Arsenal bowed out of the competition away to Manchester United; the only goal of the match came inside 19 seconds when David Bellion profited from an error by goalkeeper Almunia.Bellion wins the battle of the babes https://www.theguardian.com/football/2004/dec/02/match.manchesterunited The Guardian London Kevin McCarra 2 December 2004 19 August 2014 21 August 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140821015906/http://www.theguardian.com/football/2004/dec/02/match.manchesterunited live Third round 27 October 2004 19:45 BST Manchester City 1–2 Report Arsenal Fowler 90+4 Van Persie 78 Karbassiyoon 90+1 Manchester City of Manchester Stadium 21,708 Peter Walton (Northamptonshire) W Fourth round 9 November 2004 19:45 GMT Arsenal 3–1 Report Everton Quincy 25 Lupoli 52 85 Gravesen 8 London Highbury 27,791 Alan Wiley (Staffordshire) W Quarter-finals 1 December 2004 19:45 GMT Manchester United 1–0 Report Arsenal Bellion 1 Manchester Old Trafford 67,103 Mark Halsey (Lancashire) L UEFA Champions League 2004–05 UEFA Champions League Group stage 2004–05 UEFA Champions League group stage#Group E Arsenal were drawn in Group E, along with Dutch champions PSV, Greek club Panathinaikos and Norwegian side Rosenborg.Chelsea face Porto https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/europe/3600392.stm BBC Sport 26 August 2004 7 July 2015 20 July 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080720074919/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/europe/3600392.stm live An Alex own goal was enough for Arsenal to claim three points against PSV on the first matchday. The team drew away to Rosenborg and earned a point at Panathinaikos, despite twice having taken the lead at the Leoforos Alexandras Stadium.Arsenal let hosts off the hook https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/2387586/Arsenal-let-hosts-off-the-hook.html Christopher Davies The Daily Telegraph London 30 September 2004 7 July 2015 14 July 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150714011544/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/2387586/Arsenal-let-hosts-off-the-hook.html live Panathinaikos 2–2 Arsenal https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/europe/3753524.stm BBC Sport 20 October 2004 7 July 2015 In the reverse fixture, Cygan scored an own goal to cancel out Henry's first-half opener; the result left Arsenal in second position.Cygan puts Arsenal on the rack https://www.theguardian.com/football/2004/nov/03/match.panathinaikos Kevin McCarra The Guardian London 3 November 2004 7 July 2015 8 July 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150708073319/http://www.theguardian.com/football/2004/nov/03/match.panathinaikos live Their next match was against PSV at the Philips Stadion, where after eight minutes the home side took the lead. Henry equalised for Arsenal, having created the chance following a one-two with Ljungberg. In the second half Lauren and Vieira were both sent off, for two bookable offences.Arsenal hang on for point with nine men https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/2391898/Arsenal-hang-on-for-point-with-nine-men.html Henry Winter The Daily Telegraph London 25 November 2004 7 July 2015 14 July 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150714023247/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/2391898/Arsenal-hang-on-for-point-with-nine-men.html live Wenger accepted referee Herbert Fandel's decision, but added his surprise that Mark van Bommel was not cautioned: "If you look at the number of fouls he made without being punished it is very surprising because he made some deliberate fouls. Some people might criticise Patrick when we were down to 10 men but he felt he had to fight harder to win the ball."In trouble http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Football%3A+IN+TROUBLE%3B+PSV+Eindhoven1+Arsenal+1+Vieira+and+Lauren+off...-a0125288757 Oliver Holt Martin Lipton The Mirror London 25 November 2004 7 July 2015 8 July 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150708041230/http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Football%3A+IN+TROUBLE%3B+PSV+Eindhoven1+Arsenal+1+Vieira+and+Lauren+off...-a0125288757 live The draw against PSV meant Arsenal had to beat against Rosenborg to qualify for the last 16. A 5–1 win at home, with five different goalscorers on the scoresheet, put Arsenal top of the group given PSV lost to Panathinaikos.Arsenal 5–1 Rosenborg https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/europe/4068117.stm BBC Sport 7 December 2004 7 July 2015 18 August 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210818210440/https://secure-uk.imrworldwide.com/cgi-bin/m?ci=bbc&cg=0&rd=1629320678433&si=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.bbc.co.uk%2Fsport2%2Fhi%2Ffootball%2Feurope%2F4068117.stm&rp=&sr=1600x1000&cd=24&lg=en-US&je=n&ck=y&tz=0&ct=&hp=&tl=BBC%20SPORT%20%7C%20Football%20%7C%20Europe%20%7C%20Arsenal%205-1%20Rosenborg&ts=v5.js live Group E n ARS 1 14 September 2004 19:45 BST Arsenal ENG 1–0 Report NED PSV Alex 41 o.g. London, England Highbury 34,068 Domenico Messina (Italy) W 2 29 September 2004 20:45 CET Rosenborg NOR 1–1 Report ENG Arsenal Strand 52 Ljungberg 6 Trondheim, Norway Lerkendal Stadion 21,100 Florian Meyer (Germany) D 3 20 October 2004 20:45 CET Panathinaikos GRE 2–2 Report ENG Arsenal González 65 Olisadebe 82 Ljungberg 18 Henry 74 Athens, Greece Leoforos Alexandras Stadium 12,346 Valentin Ivanov (Russia) D 4 2 November 2004 19:45 GMT Arsenal ENG 1–1 Report GRE Panathinaikos Henry 16 pen. Cygan 75 o.g. London, England Highbury 35,137 Luis Medina Cantalejo (Spain) D 5 24 November 2004 20:45 CET PSV NED 1–1 Report ENG Arsenal Ooijer 8 Henry 31 Lauren 0 65 Vieira 0 78 Eindhoven, Netherlands Philips Stadion 35,200 Herbert Fandel (Germany) D 6 7 December 2004 19:45 GMT Arsenal ENG 5–1 Report NOR Rosenborg Reyes 3 Henry 24 Fàbregas 29 Pires 41 pen. van Persie 84 Hoftun 38 London, England Highbury 35,421 Stefano Farina (Italy) W Knockout phase 2004–05 UEFA Champions League knockout stage Round of 16 Arsenal were drawn against Bayern Munich in the knockout stages.Chelsea handed tie with Barcelona https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/europe/4081635.stm BBC Sport 17 December 2004 7 July 2015 18 August 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210818210446/https://secure-uk.imrworldwide.com/cgi-bin/m?ci=bbc&cg=0&rd=1629320686046&si=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.bbc.co.uk%2Fsport2%2Fhi%2Ffootball%2Feurope%2F4081635.stm&rp=&sr=1600x1000&cd=24&lg=en-US&je=n&ck=y&tz=0&ct=&hp=&tl=BBC%20SPORT%20%7C%20Football%20%7C%20Europe%20%7C%20Chelsea%20handed%20tie%20with%20Barcelona&ts=v5.js live In the first leg a mistake from Touré presented Claudio Pizarro to score inside four minutes. The striker then scored his second of the match in the 58th minute, getting past his marker Touré, and Hasan Salihamidžić added a third for Bayern seven minutes later. Touré scored an away goal late on for Arsenal, which gave them a slender chance of progressing into the quarter-finals.Bayern Munich 3–1 Arsenal https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/europe/4281683.stm BBC Sport 22 February 2005 7 July 2015 5 March 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20070305014449/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/europe/4281683.stm live Arsenal beat Bayern in the second leg, but a solitary goal – scored by Henry in the 66th minute, meant the club was eliminated.Arsenal 1–0 Bayern Munich https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/europe/4321517.stm BBC Sport 9 March 2005 7 July 2015 4 January 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20070104111502/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/europe/4321517.stm live First leg 22 February 2005 20:45 CET Bayern Munich GER 3–1 Report ENG Arsenal Pizarro 4 58 Salihamidžić 65 Touré 88 Munich, Germany Olympiastadion 36,891 Kim Milton Nielsen (Denmark) L Second leg 9 March 2005 19:45 GMT Arsenal ENG 1–0 2–3 Report GER Bayern Munich Henry 66 London, England Highbury 35,450 Massimo De Santis (Italy) W Player statistics Arsenal used a total of 32 players during the 2004–05 season and there were 18 different goalscorers. There were also three squad members who did not make a first-team appearance in the campaign. The team played in a 4–4–2 formation throughout the season, but Wenger deployed a 4–5–1 formation for the cup final.Supreme Arsenal set gold standard https://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/soccer/judge-wenger-at-seasons-end-not-now/article612131/ The Globe and Mail Toronto Paul Attfield 1 March 2011 2 December 2013 31 December 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131231022622/http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/soccer/judge-wenger-at-seasons-end-not-now/article612131/ live Touré featured in 49 matches – the most of any Arsenal player in the campaign.Arsenal appearances, 2004/2005 http://arseweb.com/history/stats/05.html#app Arseweb 24 May 2005 12 October 2015 2 September 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200902083223/http://arseweb.com/history/stats/05.html#app live The team scored a total of 117 goals in all competitions.Arsenal goal statistics, 2004/2005 http://arseweb.com/history/stats/goals05.html Arseweb 17 May 2005 12 October 2015 15 October 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20181015080229/http://arseweb.com/history/stats/goals05.html live The highest scorer was Henry, with 30 goals, followed by Pires who scored 17 goals. Five Arsenal players were sent off during the season: Vieira, Reyes, Bergkamp, Van Persie and Lauren.Arsenal disciplinary record, 2004/2005 http://arseweb.com/history/stats/discip05.html Arseweb 24 May 2005 1 August 2014 10 August 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140810023637/http://arseweb.com/history/stats/discip05.html live Key No. = Squad number Pos = Playing position Nat. = Nationality Apps = Appearances GK = Goalkeeper DF = Defender MF = Midfielder FW = Forward 12px|alt=|Yellow cards = Yellow cards 12px|alt=|Red cards = Red cards Numbers in parentheses denote appearances as substitute. Players with number struck through and marked Left club during playing season left the club during the playing season. No.Pos.Nat.NamePremier LeagueFA CupLeague CupCommunity ShieldChampions LeagueTotalDisciplineAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals13px|Booked|alt=A yellow rectangular card13px|Sent off|alt=A red rectangular card1 GK GER Jens Lehmann 28050001070410003 DFENG Ashley Cole 3523010107 (1)046 (1)21004 MFFRA Patrick Vieira 326610000604471217MFFRA Robert Pires26 (7)144 (2)200007 (1)137 (10)17308MFSWE Freddie Ljungberg24 (2)105 (1)200006235 (3)14309FWESP José Antonio Reyes25 (5)96100117 (1)139 (6)125110FWNED Dennis Bergkamp20 (9)84000104029 (9)82111FWNED Robin van Persie12 (14)55231(1)0(6)118 (23)103112DFCMR Lauren32 (1)14000107044 (1)18114FWFRA Thierry Henry31 (1)251000108541 (1)303015MFESPCesc Fàbregas24 (9)24 (2)010104 (1)134 (12)37016MFFRAMathieu Flamini9 (12)14030002 (2)018 (14)13017MFBRA Edu6 (6)2(1)010003 (1)010 (8)22018DFFRA Pascal Cygan1502 (1)010103022 (1)02019MFBRA Gilberto Silva130000011101710020DFSUI Philippe Senderos12 (1)06030001022 (1)02021MFENG Jermaine Pennant1 (6)0103010006 (6)00022DFFRA Gaël Clichy7 (8)05010(1)01 (1)014 (10)03023DFENG Sol Campbell161100000402112024GKESP Manuel Almunia100203000101600027DFCIV Emmanuel Eboué(1)0300000003 (1)00028DFCIVKolo Touré3505 (1)000108149 (1)13030FWFRAJérémie Aliadière(4)0(2)000(1)0(1)0(7)00031DFENGJustin Hoyte 4 (1)0(1)030(1)01 (1)08 (4)00032DFDENSebastian Svärd 000000(1)000(1)00034MFIRLPatrick Cregg 0000(2)00000(2)00035DFSUIJohan Djourou 00002 (1)000002 (1)00039MFSWESebastian Larsson 00002 (1)000002 (1)00040FWITAArturo Lupoli 0010320000420042FWNEDQuincy Owusu-Abeyie 10(2)01 (2)100(1)02 (5)10046DFUSADanny Karbassiyoon 00001 (2)100001 (2)10047FWENGRyan Smith 00002 (1)000002 (1)000 Source: See also English football 2004-05 in English football References Category:Arsenal F.C. seasons Arsenal