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Arsenal Legend Jens Lehmann Buys the Rights to 'The Invincibles'
Lehmann's Quiet Acquisition Surprises Arsenal
In a surprising move, former Arsenal goalkeeper Jens Lehmann has quietly bought the rights to the nickname 'The Invincibles.' The nickname was famously used to refer to the Preston North End team of the 1888-89 season, but in recent years has been more closely associated with the Arsenal squad that went 49 Premier League games unbeaten in the early-2000s.
The Original and the Arsenal "Invincibles"
The Preston North End team of 1888-89 was the first to be known as 'The Invincibles.' Under the management of William Sudell, the team went 49 games unbeaten, including a 26-game winning streak. They won the FA Cup that season, completing the first-ever double in English football history.
The Arsenal team that went 49 games unbeaten from 2003 to 2004 was also known as 'The Invincibles.' Managed by Arsène Wenger, the team included players such as Thierry Henry, Dennis Bergkamp, and Patrick Vieira. They won the Premier League title that season, becoming the first team to go an entire season unbeaten in the league since Preston North End in 1888-89.
Lehmann's acquisition of the rights to the nickname has raised eyebrows at Arsenal, who have used the term 'The Invincibles' extensively in recent years. It is unclear what Lehmann plans to do with the rights, but it is possible that he could use them to market merchandise or create a documentary about the Preston North End and Arsenal teams.
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