Arsenal equals Manchester United's incredible record

Arsenal has just reached a historic milestone by matching the defensive record of 100 consecutive matches without conceding more than 2 goals, a feat previously achieved only by Manchester United.

Arsenal is demonstrating a strong comeback not only in the Premier League title race but also with a defensive performance that few teams can rival. After a narrow 1-0 win over Crystal Palace, coach Mikel Arteta’s squad has reached an impressive milestone of 100 consecutive matches across all competitions without conceding more than 2 goals, a record only Manchester United had achieved in English football history.

Since the era of George Graham in the 1980s and 1990s, Arsenal has been known for its disciplined and solid style of play, coining the legendary motto “1-0 to the Arsenal.” Despite passing through many generations, this defensive DNA has been preserved, especially under Arteta, who is gradually rebuilding the “Gunners” as a team that wins through resilience and consistency.

The central defensive duo of William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhaes has become a steel shield in front of goalkeeper David Raya, a former Golden Glove winner. Their defensive solidity has helped Arsenal keep five consecutive clean sheets in all competitions, consolidating their top position with 22 points from 9 rounds, 4 points ahead of second-placed Bournemouth.

After the victory against Palace, coach Arteta expressed his pride: “I value this win more than any before. The players maintained complete focus despite continuous matches and heavy pressure. Keeping a clean sheet against a well-organized team like Palace is no easy task.”

The last time Arsenal conceded 3 goals was nearly two years ago against Luton Town in December 2023. Since then, the London team has shown an incredibly stable defensive performance, becoming one of the top contenders for this Premier League season’s title.

Coming up, Arsenal faces a packed schedule with matches against Brighton in the League Cup, Burnley in the Premier League, and Slavia Prague in the Champions League. With a solid defensive foundation, the “Gunners” are steadily confirming their status as true contenders.