On 22nd August, 2004, Arsenal took on Middlesbrough at Highbury. Avoid defeat and they would equal Nottingham Forest’s long-standing 42 match unbeaten record in the top-flight. Everyone, Boro fans included, expected the Gunners to make short work of the visitors. It was a gorgeous summer’s day and I remember that I wore sunglasses and a France shirt. This game is so crystalized in my memory that I even remember what I wore [also because I can make myself out on the TV footage when Bergkamp lines up his shot for the second goal]. I was 20 and about to start my final year of university and life was good. Arsenal were the unbeaten champions, the sun was shining and I was on summer...
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