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.
This week, after Arsene Wenger's team had lost the Community Shield on penalties against Manchester United, thoughts began to turn to the new Premier League season with Everton first up to visit Highbury on Saturday, August 16.
Setting the scene
The summer saw Arsene Wenger attempt to freshen up his squad, with legendary keeper David Seaman’s departure allowing German international Jens Lehmann to arrive from Borussia Dortmund.