Winning a league title is a huge achievement for any club. However, to win it without losing a single match in a season is almost unthinkable. It is no surprise that the list of teams who have achieved this feat over the last century is just a few. Some incredible teams with never say die mentality have achieved this feat and etched their names in football history. In this article, we'll look at eight teams who have won their respective leagues as the Invincibles.

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The Invincibles: 8 times a football team won their league undefeated

1. Preston North End - 1888-89

Preston North End was the first team in the history of football to win the league by remaining unbeaten till the end of the season. They won 18 games and drew four which gave them a huge 11-point lead over second-placed Aston Villa. Preston's biggest victory came against Notts County F.C. by a huge 7-0 margin. They also won the FA Cup beating Wolves by 3-0 in the Final to make their season even more successful.

2. Athletic Club - 1929-30

Athletic won their first-ever league title and that too without even a single loss in the 1929-30 season under the coaching of Frederick Pentland. A total of 10 teams contested the league and Athletic Bilbao finished at the top of the table with a 7-point lead over second-finished Barcelona. Guillermo Gorostiza scored 20 goals in 18 games to help his side finish at the top with 12 wins and six draws.

3. Real Madrid - 1931-32

Real Madrid won their first Primera Division title in the 1931-32 season after remaining unbeaten till the end of the season. The Madrid-based club managed to score a total of 28 points, winning 10 and drawing the other eight of their 18 league games. They finished three points ahead of second-placed Athletic Bilbao. Their biggest victory in that season came against Deportivo Alaves by a huge 5-0 margin

4. AC Milan - 1991-92

AC Milan in the 90's was something different. In the 1991/92 season, Milan went on an unbeaten season run, writing their names in the history books. Fabio Capello led his side, achieving such a remarkable feat. Milan won three Serie A titles in a row between 1991 and 1994. This Milan was stacked with some talented players like Ruud Gullit, Marco Van Basten, Paolo Maldini, Frank Rijkaard, and many more. Milan won 22 of the 34 matches in the league, scoring 74 goals in the Invincibles' season. The Rossoneri went on a 58-match unbeaten run across seasons, a Serie A record to date.

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5. AFC Ajax - 1994-95

Between 1994 and 1996, the Ajax team was star-struck with the likes of Edwin van der Sar, Edgar Davids, Clarence Seedorf, Patrick Kluivert, Frank de Boer, and many more. This team went on a 52-game unbeaten streak, winning the Eredivisie twice, as well as the UEFA Champions League, the Intercontinental Cup, and the UEFA Super Cup, all in the year 1995. They won 27 matches and drew 7 of 34 total matches to finish with 61 points. This was their record 25th league title and Litmanen-Kluivert shared 35 goals among the 106 Ajax scored that season in the Eredivisie.

6. Arsenal FC - 2003-04

Arsenal are the second club in English football to have ever achieved this feat. The greatest manager in the history of the Gunners, Arsene Wenger was a revolutionary tactician for English football. He led Arsenal to produce that invincible season which is still the peak of that football club. Arsenal won the league with 90 points and received a special gold trophy for their magical season. Arsene Wenger received the trophy as a parting gift from the club after his last home game as manager on 6th May 2018. A lot of greats like Thierry Henry, Robert Pires, and Patrick Viera were part of that Invincible season.

7. Juventus FC - 2011-12

Juventus were relegated from the Italian top flight in 2006 and six years later, they won the Serie A being the Invincibles, an achievement of a lifetime. Then they went on to win nine titles in a row. The Italian giants won the league with 84 points. Antonio Conte was behind producing that famous season for Juventus and lots of credit should go to him. This was their first legitimate league title since 2003. They had initially won two Serie A titles in the 2004–05 season and 2005–06 season but lost both as a result of the famous Calciopoli scandal.

8. Bayer Leverkusen 

Xabi Alonso's Bayer Leverkusen created history in the 2023/24 season as they went undefeated in the Bundesliga and clinched their maiden league title as well. They broke the longest-running unbeaten streak in European football history while breaking many more German records. 

Bayer Leverkusen scored 89 goals in the 28 games and came back from losing the games on many occasions. In 34 games in the league, Bayer won 28 of them and drew only six times. Victor Boniface was their top scorer in the league with 14 goals while Alejandro Grimaldo was the top assist provider with 13 assists. 

Leverkusen now have the opportunity to win the treble and remain unbeaten in the whole season with the Europa League final against Atalanta in Dublin on 22 May, followed by the DFB Cup final against Kaiserslautern three days later.

PSV is all set to host Arsenal in the UEFA Champions League 2024-25 round of 16 first-leg. PSV went on to win their four league phase matches in the UCL group stage, which sent them into the knockout playoffs of the UCL, where they knocked out Juventus and booked their round of 16 spot. On the other hand, Arsenal finished their group stage at third position in the league table and booked their spot directly in the round of 16.

PSV Eindhoven is not in a good shape and also not in the best form. Recently, they have been knocked out from the KNVB Cup and are in the second spot in their domestic league table. They need to change their strategy and tactics if they want to beat Mikel Arteta's managed side. However, they tagged themselves as the giant killers, they beat Liverpool in the group stage and also knocked out Juventus from the knockout playoffs.

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Arsenal will be away from home, they have not seen a positive result in their last couple of games. First, they lost their Premier League game against West Ham, and they were held to a goalless draw in the game against Nottingham Forest. So, this will be a tough fixture for the Gunners, they have to change their tactical shape to get a victory against PSV.

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Kick-off details:

Location: Eindhoven, Netherlands

Stadium: Philips Stadion

Time: 1:30 am IST / March 4: 20:00 GMT / 15:00 ET, 12:00 PT

Date: March 5, 2025, Wednesday

Recent Form:

PSV Eindhoven:

• Juventus 2-1 PSV (Lost, Away, UCL Knockout Play-offs Leg 1)
• PSV 2-2 Utrecht (Draw, Home, Eredivisie)
• PSV 3-1 Juventus (Won on aggregate, Home, UCL Knockout Play-offs Leg 2)
• PSV 1-2 Go ahead Eagles (Lost, Home, KNVB Cup Semi-Final)
• Go Ahead Eagles 3-2 PSV (Lost, Away, Eredivisie)

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Arsenal:

• Arsenal 5-1 Manchester City (Won, Home, Premier League)
• Newcastle 2-0 Arsenal (EFL Cup Semifinal, Lost, Away)
• Leicester City 0-2 Arsenal (Won, Away, Premier League)
• Arsenal 0-1 West Ham (Lost, Home, Premier League)
• Nottm Forest 0-0 Arsenal (Away, Draw, Premier League)

Injury Update:

PSV Eindhoven:

Mallik Tilman, Ricardo Pepi, both are injured and will not be in action for this clash.

Arsenal:

Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Jesus, Gabriel Martinelli, Kai Havertz, and Takehiro Tomiyasu will not be in action for the Gunners.

Head-to-Head stats:

Total Matches: 10

PSV won: 2

Arsenal won: 4

Draw: 4

Predicted Lineups:

PSV Eindhoven:

Walter Benitez (GK), Richard Ledezma, Ryan Flamingo, Olivier Boscagli, Mauro Junior, Jerdy Schouten, Joey Veerman, Ivan Perisic, Noa Lang, Ismael Saibari

Arsenal:

David Raya (GK), Jurrien Timber, Gabriel Magalhaes, William Saliba, Ricardo Califiori, Martin Odegaard, Jorginho, Declan Rice, Raheem Sterling, Mikel Merino, Leonardo Trossard

Match Referees:

• Jesus Gil Manzano (Spanish)
• Diego Barbero (Spanish, Assistant Referee)
• Angel Nevado (Spanish, Assistant Referee)
• Guillermo Cuadra (Spanish, Fourth Official)
• Carlos del Grande (Spanish, VAR)
• Christian Dingert (German, AVAR)

Broadcast Details:

INDIA: Sony Liv, Sony Sports Networks, Jio Tv

US: fubo TV, CBS Sports Networks

UK: TNT Sports

NIGERIA: SuperSport MaXimo 3, DStv Now

Real Madrid is set to host their city rivals Atletico Madrid in the UEFA Champions League 2024-25 Round of 16 first leg match at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid. 

Madrid derby in the round of 16 👀#UCLdraw pic.twitter.com/k9SIdIOOiO

— UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) February 21, 2025

Carlo Ancelotti's managed side faced difficulties in both La Liga and UCL, and Los Blancos will be under pressure even at home. However, they will gain some confidence after knocking out Manchester City in the previous knock-out play-offs round.

Real Madrid lost their last fixture against Real Betis in La Liga, which is going to be concerning for the defending UCL champions Real Madrid  will surely have some advantage of their home crowd, but it will not be an easy matchup for them. 

On the other hand, Diego Simeone's managed side had a good UEFA Champions League run, which directly qualified them for the last 16 stage. Atletico Madrid will be confident as they recently got back to the second place in the La Liga standings.

Also, their league phase in the UEFA Champions League went well as they only lost a couple of games and went on to win six matches, finishing fifth in the league phase.

Match Details

Venue: Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid, Spain

Date: Wednesday, March 4

Kick-off: 1:30 am IST, Tuesday March 4 20:00 GMT, 15:00 ET, 12:00 PT

Recent Form

Real Madrid

• Osasuna 1-1 Real Madrid (Away, Draw, La Liga)
• Real Madrid 3-1 Manchester City (Win, Home, UCL Knockout play-offs 2nd Leg)
• Real Madrid 2-0 Girona (Win, Home, La Liga)
• Real Sociedad 0-1 Real Madrid (Away, Won, Copa Del Rey Semi-Final 1st Leg)
• Real Betis 2-1 Real Madrid (Away, Lost, La Liga)

Atletico Madrid:

• Real Madrid 1-1 Atletico Madrid (Away, Draw, La Liga)
• Atletico Madrid 1-1 Celta Vigo (Home, Draw, La Liga)
• Valencia 0-3 Atletico Madrid (Away, win, La Liga)
• Barcelona 4-4 Atletico Madrid (Away, Draw, Copa Del Rey Semi-Final 1st Leg)
• Atletico Madrid 1-0 Athletic Club (Home, Won, La Liga)

Injury Update:

Real Madrid

Dani Carvajal, Eder Militao, Daniel Ceballos and Jesus Vallejo are injured and will not be in the action. Jude Bellingham was suspended during the last UCL fixture and will not be a part of the UCL outing. Fede Valverde is also suffering with some muscle discomfort, and his availability is not confirmed.

Atletico Madrid

Atletico Madrid will face Real Madrid without the services of Koke and Cesar Azpilicueta because of their injuries.

Head-to-head Stats (All Competitions)

Total Matches: 83

Real Madrid Won: 42

Atletico Madrid Won: 15

Draw: 26

Predicted Lineups

Real Madrid

Thibaut Courtois (GK), Fede Valverde, Antonio Rudiger, Raul Asencio, Ferland Mendy, Aurelien Tchouameni, Brahim Diaz, Luka Modric (C), Rodrygo, Vinicius Junior, Kylian Mbappe.

Manager: Carlo Ancelotti

Atletico Madrid:

Jan Oblak (GK+C), Marcos Llorente, Jose Maria Gimenez, Clement Lenglet, Javi Galan, Guiliano Simeone, Rodrigo De Paul, Pablo Barrios, Conor Gallagher, Antoine Griezmann, Julian Alvarez.

Manager: Diego Simeone

Fantasy XI Prediction

Jan Oblak, Fede Valverde, Raul Asencio, Jose Maria Gimenez, Marcos Llorente, Aurelien Tchouameni, Luka Modric, Julian Alvarez, Rodrygo, Antoine Griezmann, Kylian Mbappe.

Scoreline Prediction: Real Madrid 1-2 Atletico Madrid

Match Referees

• Clement Turpin (French)
• Nicolas Danos (French, Assistant Referees)
• Benjamin Pages (French, Assistant Referees)
• Mathieu Vernice (French, Fourth Official)
• Jerome Brisard (French, Video Assistant Referee)
• Willy Delajod (French, Assistant Video Assistant Referee)

Broadcasting Details

India: Sony Sports Network, Sony Liv, Jio TV

UK: TNT Sports

US: fubo TV, CBS Sports Network

Nigeria: Super Sport MaXimo 3, DStv Now

India is set to host the epic clash between Barcelona Legend vs Real Madrid Legend on 6 April 2025 at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. Some renowned football icons will take part in this fierce rivalry. 

Football greats like Luis Figo, Fernando Morientes, and Rivaldo will feature in this El Classico exhibition match at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai.

Details about Players

The fixture between Real Madrid and Barcelona, commonly known as El Clasico, is among the fiercest rivalries in the football world.

A major attraction will be the Portuguese icon and Ballon d'Or winner Luis Figo, who represented both Barcelona and Real Madrid and won La Liga titles each with both. The former Portuguese international also won the UEFA Champions League with Real Madrid in the 2001-02 season.

The Brazilian icon Rivaldo, who won a FIFA World Cup and a Ballon d'Or, will also take part in the clash. Rivaldo also won the La Liga title twice with Barcelona.

Former Spanish forward Fernando Morientes, who won the La Liga twice and UEFA Champions League title thrice with Real Madrid, will also take part in this face-off.

More footballing legends from both Real Madrid and Barcelona are set to confirm their participation for this fiercest battle in India. The name is not declared yet, but with time the organizers will declare the rest of the names.

Details about the match

This will be the first iconic El Clásico in India. However, Barcelona legends have visited India before in September 2018 when they faced Indian footballing heavyweight Mohun Bagan at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata.

Barcelona won that match 6-0 with Javier Saviola, Roger Garcia, Pedro Landi, Jari Litmanen, and Jofre Mateu scoring the goals for the Catalan giants.

However, apart from the confirmed names, more superstars will also feature in this epic showdown, formally called 'Legends Faceoff', organised by The Sports Front.

John Zaidi, CEO and CO-Founder of The Sports Front, stated the following in a press release:

Indian football fans have demonstrated unwavering passion for the game. Now, for the first time, they will witness history unfold in their own backyard. This event is about more than football—it’s about placing India at the forefront of global sports entertainment.

Time and Venue

April's El Classico exhibition match at the 55,000-capacity DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai is scheduled to start at 7:00 pm IST.

Ticket Details

Date to be announced soon. Also, football lovers can pre-register tickets on the District app by Zomato. Football lovers can buy the ticket from the District app after the declaration of the date. 

Broadcasting Details

Broadcast details will be shared soon, ensuring that football fans worldwide can witness this historic showdown.

Egyptian talisman Mohamed Salah is having some season at Liverpool. After Liverpool triumphed in a 2-0 win over Manchester City, Salah touched 50+ goal contributions this season across all competitions.

Salah's goalscoring tally in the 2024-25 Premier League touched 25 goals and he also provided 17 assists in 28 appearances this season.

The Egyptian international is crushing records as Salah became the only active player on this list, along with legends like Alan Shearer, Teddy Sheringham, Sergio Aguero, and Thierry Henry. 

Here is the full breakdown of the 10 players with the most goal contributions in Premier League history.

List of the 10 Premier League Players with the most Goal Contributions

1. Alan Shearer-324 Goal Contributions (260 Goals + 64 Assists)

Alan Shearer’s record as the Premier League’s top scorer is well-established. Still, the former English international also stands top for total goal contributions with an estimable further 64 assists for Blackburn Rovers and Newcastle United.

Erling Haaland certainly has the goalscoring potential, but there is every chance he departs Manchester City for European heavyweights during his peak years.

2. Wayne Rooney-311 Goal Contributions (208 Goals +103 Assists)

The Premier League has seen some of the greatest scorers and creators. At the summit stands Alan Shearer, whose 324 combined goals and assists set a standard that remains unmatched. Wayne Rooney follows with an impressive 311 contributions, splitting his talent between scoring and assisting a true all-around offensive force.

3. Frank Lampard-279 Goal Contributions (177 Goals + 102 Assists)

Frank Lampard is the only Premier League midfielder who could achieve, accumulating 279 contributions from the center of the park. The man with the most goals and the most assists in Chelsea’s history.

4. Ryan Giggs- 271 Goal Contributions (109 Goals + 162 Assists)

Only three players have registered 100+ goals and 100+ assists in the Premier League, Ryan Giggs holds the outright record for Premier League assists with 162. Over fifty more than anybody else.

The former winger’s Manchester United career period from 1990 until 2014, during which time he contributed to 271 Premier League goals.

5. Mohamed Salah-267 Goal Contributions (182 Goals + 82 Assists)*

Mohamed Salah’s remarkable rise demonstrates how today’s high-intensity football can elevate a skilled wide forward. He has surpassed four Premier League legends in Aguero, Henry, Kane, and Cole after craving an insane tally of 25 goals and 17 assists, so far in his amazing 2024-25 campaign so far.

6. Andrew Cole- 260 Goal Contributions (187 Goals + 73 Assists)

Andrew Cole, from an earlier era, matched Salah’s goal-scoring expertise but did so as a traditional number nine. Cole scored 187 Premier League goals, and he did not even score a goal with a penalty. A further 73 assists are not bad going, either.

7. Harry Kane- 259 Goal Contributions (213 Goals + 46 Assists)

Tottenham and England’s all-time top scorer in the Premier League, but Shearer's record looks safe after his 100 million euro transfer to Bayern Munich. Unfortunately, the number nine has failed to win any trophies with the North London side. 

Surprisingly enough, despite dropping deeper and becoming more of a playmaker in his latter Premier League days, Harry Kane registers the fewest assists of any player in the top 10 with 46. Fourteen of those assists came in Tottenham’s 2020-21 campaign.

8. Thierry Henry- 249 Goal Contributions (175 Goals + 74 Assists)

The Frenchman spent eight seasons in the Premier League. In 2002-03, Thierry Henry became the first player to register 20+ goals and assists (24 goals, 20 assists) in a Premier League campaign. Thierry Henry’s elegant style produced 175 goals and 74 assists.

9. Sergio Aguero- 231 Goal Contributions (184 Goals + 47 Assists)

Sergio Aguero established himself as one of the greatest Centre-forwards of the Premier League era. “We love him so much,” Pep Guardiola tearfully responded after Sergio Aguero played his final match for Manchester City back in 2021.

Aguero's consistency left an indelible mark on the league. The Argentine forward netted 184 goals, which is more than the Gunners' icon Thierry Henry.

10. Teddy Sheringham- 222 Goal Contributions (146 Goals + 76 Assists)

Teddy Sheringham still holds the record for the oldest player to appear in the Premier League, having framed for West Ham at the age of 40. Given his career as a Premier League devotee, it is no surprise to see his name on this list.

The forward had already been a pro for nearly a decade by the time England’s top flight was rebranded in 1992. But he was still racing at the highest level as late as 2007 and did not retire until 2008.

Three goals in a game that staff more than 22 world-renowned players have taken to mean one thing: you use a hat trick. The Hat-trick person somehow etches his name into Premier League's history. Here is a Premier League facts to determine clubs with most hat-tricks in Premier League history.

Premier League Facts: Most Premier League hat-tricks By clubs

Manchester City | 44

Manchester City sits at the top in this most Premier League hat-trick list, an achievement largely influenced by Sergio Agüero. The Argentine forward, a relentless goal-scorer, recorded 12 hat-tricks, the most by any player in Premier League history. Every time he stepped onto the pitch, defenders were on high alert- his impact was inevitable. Now, Erling Haaland continues this legacy, showcasing his goal-scoring prowess.

Liverpool | 42

Liverpool boasts a rich history of goal-scoring excellence, with players such as Luis Suárez, Robbie Fowler, and Mohamed Salah leading the way. Suárez, in particular, had a remarkable record against Norwich City, delivering multiple hat-tricks and leaving a lasting mark on Premier League history.

With such good goal-scoring talent as Luis Suárez, Robbie Fowler and now Mohamed Salah, Liverpool has a tradition that is hard to beat. Especially against Norwich City, Suárez possessed a unique record: several hat-tricks over them have left their mark in the most Premier League hat-trick list.

Arsenal | 41

Arsenal has also been a dominant force in delivering Premier League hat-tricks. The club's most frequently cited serial hat trick scorer had been Henry, followed by Van Persie and Alexis Sánchez. Henry was particularly one-of-a-kind shooting that could hit both precision and aesthetic appeal and, in any case, it screamed specific praise for the great scorer that he was.

Manchester United | 37

Manchester United's heritage is that small one in which Cristiano Ronaldo, Wayne Rooney, and Ruud van Nistelrooy all scored unforgettable hat-tricks. The best example of Rooney's explosive speed in front of goal happened at Emirates Stadium in August 2011 when he just gave one more fine display to cement Manchester United's grip on most Premier League hat-tricks.

Chelsea | 32

Chelsea's success is built on legends such as Didier Drogba, Frank Lampard and Eden Hazard. These players not only could afford to score goals, but they were true gamblers in high-stakes contests and made sure that Chelsea remained a force to be reckoned with in the Premier League's history.

Tottenham Hotspur | 29

There is a player who stands out above all others for Tottenham Hotspur; Harry Kane. As an English striker, he has continuously managed to find the net. Three goals in a match are routine for this young upstart and just add to an already impressive international profile. 

Hat-Tricks from Historic Clubs:

Aston Villa-12 Premier League Hat-tricks:

Aston Villa, one of England's most historic clubs, has had more than its fair share of players scoring most Premier League hat-tricks.

Happy birthday, Dwight Yorke! 🎉

This strike after just 𝟭𝟮 𝗦𝗘𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗗𝗦 against Coventry in 1995 is our fastest Premier League goal! ⚡ pic.twitter.com/olMsZvPnID

— Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) November 3, 2020

Dwight Yorke: was someone who always backed up his smile with a clinical finish.

Gabriel Agbonlahor:  had a stunning turn of pace, his bursts from the back often leaving defenders trailing hopelessly in his wake.

322 Premier league appearances for Aston Villa 🌪
74 Premier League goals ⚽️
Two England caps 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

Gabriel Agbonlahor has officially retired from football aged 32. pic.twitter.com/CqSJUtb3VI

— Footy Accumulators (@FootyAccums) March 27, 2019

Striking the ball so fiercely reflects both the immense power underlying his well-timed shots and their accuracy too.

Regardless of spells spent in lower divisions, Aston Villa's long-held tradition of superior combat produces continuous effective results in front of the goal.

Leeds United-12 Premier League Hat-Tricks 

Leeds United is all action, high-tempo football, and die-hard fans.

130 #PL appearances
59 goals

Mark Viduka joined @LUFC #OnThisDay in the year 2️⃣0️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ pic.twitter.com/N4oQw58W4o

— Premier League (@premierleague) July 21, 2017

Mark Viduka: had his moment of glory when he scored four against Liverpool and scored four against them.

Harry Kewell: had a left foot that could conjure up moments of magic.

Harry Kewell wasting no time ⏱#GoalOfTheDay • @LUFC pic.twitter.com/PJXpcYMjx1

— Premier League (@premierleague) March 2, 2021

Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink: was a man born of the wind, hitting the ball as clean and as hard as anyone.

#OnThisDay 1999
Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink struck a brace as Leeds won 2-1 at Aston Villa.

The first goal thumped in after a powerful run, the second a brilliant free kick.

Some striker! ⚽️ #LUFCpic.twitter.com/PtwEGzgkOE

— Football Remind ⚽️ (@FootballRemind) February 17, 2025

Leeds is back in the Premier League now, and it is still in its attacking mode, and more hat-tricks are probably in its future.