The Magpies got off to a flyer as they dispatched Leicester, Coventry, Southampton, West Ham and Chelsea. Andy Cole was banging in the goals for Kevin Keegan’s side and all was rosy at St. James’ Park as the club went on an unbeaten 11 game streak. However, things went downhill in the New Year, as Manchester United signed Andy Cole for £6 million and Blackburn Rovers ended their 81-year title wait.
Arsene Wenger’s 2003/2004 ‘Invincibles’ carried on from where they left off as they trounced Everton, Middlesborough, Blackburn, Norwich and Fulham.