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Christian Norgaard said Arsenal love defending after they kept a club-record eighth consecutive clean sheet against Slavia Prague. The Gunners have long been lauded for their defensive solidity, but have hit a new gear this season, conceding just three times in 16 matches in all competitions.
Arsenal had kept an eighth consecutive clean sheet for the first time since 1903. The last goal they conceded was Nick Woltemade’s opener for Newcastle United in a game they dramatically came back to win 2-1, which was 776 in-game minutes ago.
Because of his age, Dowman has to get changed in a separate room to his team-mates before training sessions and on matchdays, but is able to go into the changing room when team-talks are done by Arteta and the coaching staff. The players have separate rooms in hotels on away days, so travelling is not an issue.
Joshua Kimmich said Bayern Munich's Champions League clash with Arsenal on Nov. 26 will be a true measure of Vincent Kompany's team after a 2-1 win against Paris Saint-Germain extended their winning start to the season to sixteen games.
Arsenal enjoyed a record-breaking night amid a 3–0 victory over Slavia Prague, ensuring they maintained their perfect start to their Champions League campaign.
Upstart new boys Sunderland and their former Arsenal star Granit Xhaka welcome the Premier League-leading Gunners to the Stadium of Light on Saturday.
Arsenal equalled a 105-year-old record after extending their remarkable defensive run with another shut-out win over Slavia Prague in the Champions League on Tuesday. Bukayo Saka opened the scoring from the penalty spot before Mikel Merino,
The Gunners’ record for consecutive clean sheets in all competitions is eight. The feat was first accomplished between April and October in 1903, but that record could be equalled if Arsenal blank Slavia Prague on Tuesday in the Champions League.
Mikel Arteta said his Arsenal players are hungry to reach new levels of excellence after another landmark Champions League victory.