Arsenal FC is enjoying a historic start to the season — not because of an avalanche of goals or dazzling attacking displays, but for something far more solid: a defensive wall that seems almost unbreakable. Mikel Arteta’s side sits atop the Premier League, and it’s their ironclad backline that’s driving their success.

A defense bordering on perfection

In just nine league matches, the Gunners have conceded only three goals — an absurdly impressive figure. Not even during Arsène Wenger’s golden era or the days of “The Invincibles” did Arsenal display this level of defensive stability.

The numbers are even more staggering in Europe: Arsenal hasn’t conceded a single goal in the Champions League this season. Across all competitions, they’ve now gone five straight games without allowing a goal.

This defensive excellence is no coincidence. Arteta has fine-tuned a system built on high pressing, tactical discipline, and flawless coordination between lines. William Saliba, Gabriel Magalhães, Ben White, and Declan Rice have formed an unbreakable unit, while David Raya continues to grow in confidence as the team’s reliable last line of defense.

100 games without conceding three or more

The Gunners’ consistency borders on the surreal — they’ve now gone 100 consecutive matches in all competitions without conceding three or more goals. Only one English club had achieved something similar before: Manchester United, between October 2016 and August 2018.

In an era dominated by attacking football, maintaining this level of defensive solidity is almost unheard of. Arteta has managed to blend individual brilliance with collective precision — a structure that operates like clockwork.

Arteta’s signature

The Spanish manager has proven that his Arsenal can not only play beautiful football but also defend like true champions. Defense has become the foundation of his project, and his players now win through maturity, intelligence, and control.

With numbers that astonish all of Europe, Arsenal isn’t just fighting for the Premier League title — they’re also making a strong case to be called the best defensive team on the continent. And right now, few would dare to argue otherwise.