"Premier League leaders Arsenal have become masters in the art of defending this season, keeping eight clean sheets in a row in all competitions to equal a 122-year club record. The last goal the Gunners backline conceded was more than five weeks ago on 28 September, when Newcastle United striker Nick Woltemade scored before Arsenal's dramatic late fightback brought victory at St James' Park. Overall, from 16 games in all competitions, Mikel Arteta's side have conceded just three goals - all in the Premier League."
"There are now some whispers around whether this Arsenal defence can be the one to break the seemingly unbreakable Chelsea record from 2004-05, when Jose Mourinho's stubborn defence conceded only 15 goals in the league as they ran away with the title. At their current rate, Gabriel and co are on course to concede fewer than 12 league goals this season."
"There's a solid case for having multiple investments into Arsenal's defence this season, given that they have kept seven clean sheets in 10 games. They've conceded just three goals, with only six big chances conceded on their goal. Their defenders have multiple routes to points, with Gabriel and Riccardo Calafiori on three goal involvements, and Jurrien Timber on four. Gabriel leads the way among defenders for big chances on goal with three, while Timber has had five shots on target."
Arsenal have recorded eight straight clean sheets across all competitions, matching a 122-year club record. The last goal conceded came on 28 September, and the team has allowed only three goals in 16 matches. Current defensive form projects fewer than 12 league goals conceded this season, prompting comparisons with Chelsea's 2004-05 record of 15. Key defenders such as Gabriel, Riccardo Calafiori and Jurrien Timber contribute attacking returns via set-pieces and open play. The combination of clean sheets, attacking returns from defenders and new defensive contribution points has increased the appeal of Arsenal defenders for Fantasy Premier League managers.
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