Arsenal managed to go through unbeatn in the 2003/04 season, but Smalling does not believe that it will ever be replicated.
“I am not sure we will ever see a team go through a whole season unbeaten again,” he said.
“So many sides are losing matches unexpectedly now you would have to applaud any team who did do it.
“For us at the moment, it is just about continuing the momentum.
“We didn’t get into top gear during the first month of the season. Now it is time for us to kick on and send out a message because we are getting stronger as a team.”
“I am really happy with the way it (the season) has gone so far,” he added.
“The manager has given a lot of the younger lads a chance and has shown faith in me.
“You want to be involved in games and this is going to be a hectic time.
“There are a lot of games to be played over Christmas so the manager will want to use his squad.
“Rio and Vida are the first-choice central defenders but I have to be ready if called upon.
“I have been watching on from the sidelines and learning from them in training, so I am confident I will be ready to step in if required.”
