 Complete the following phrase:  Arsenal began the preceding season as league champions; a win against Blackburn Rovers in August 2004 ensured they eclipsed Nottingham Forests record of 42 league matches unbeaten. The run extended to six more matches, before losing 20 to Manchester United at Old Trafford on 24 October 2004. Poor form throughout November allowed league leaders Chelsea to extend the gap at the top; Wenger conceded retaining the title in April 2005, calling his opponents worthy champions ... they have been remarkably consistent. A run of twelve league matches unbeaten, culminating in a 70 home win against Everton helped Arsenal finish in second place. In spite of exiting the Champions League to Bayern Munich in the second round, the team won the 