Each week, we'll reminisce about our incredible Invincible season 20 years on by looking back at what was going on at the club on and off the pitch, as well as remembering key news stories and the pop culture buzz at the time.
The previous week, we came from behind to beat Manchester City and remain top of the table but our winning streak was about to come to an end thanks to an old foe.
Setting the scene
Having claimed 12 points from our opening four games, the season paused for an international break at the start of September 2003 as we awaited the visit of newly-promoted Portsmouth, who had remained unbeaten so far in 2003/04.