Champions League Update Arsenal News Conference with Arteta as Hincapie Becomes Available

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Champions League Update Arsenal News Conference with Arteta as Hincapie Becomes Available

Arsenal’s defense has become a formidable barrier this season, demonstrating impressive statistics in recent games. Following a narrow 1-0 victory over Fulham, the Gunners have achieved their eighth clean sheet in just 11 matches across all competitions.

Arsenal’s Defensive Statistics

The only goals conceded by Arsenal this season originated from a few exceptional circumstances. Notably:

Dominik Szoboszlai scored with a stunning 30-yard strike for Liverpool.
Erling Haaland, from Manchester City, found the net.
Nick Woltemade is recognized for his header at St. James’ Park.

Among these, only Haaland’s effort came during open play. In stark contrast, Liverpool’s defense has struggled significantly, allowing 17 goals and recording just two clean sheets in their 12 matches.

Record-Breaking Defense

Remarkably, Arsenal is not only stopping opposing teams from scoring but is also limiting their opportunities to reach the goal. For the first time since November 2003, during the Invincibles season, Arsenal has not faced a shot on target in consecutive league matches.

Additionally, in the current league season, they have given away only five big chances across eight matches. This performance is particularly striking when compared to Manchester United, who had five big scoring opportunities in just one match against Liverpool.

Arsenal’s last outing where they conceded more than two league goals occurred in December 2023 against Luton Town. If this defensive trend continues, players like David Raya, William Saliba, and Gabriel may have a chance to break Chelsea’s long-standing record of conceding only 15 goals in a single Premier League season, a feat achieved in 2004-05.