Arsenal makes history as their defensive fortress equals club record. The men first team of the Arsenal has made its name into the history books of the club. They matched a legendary defensive record of eight consecutive wins without conceding a single goal. The most recent masterpiece was the 3-0 victory over Slavia Prague in the Champions League. A piece that followed a breathtaking series of defensive masterpieces never witnessed in the club in a long time.
A Foundation of Collective Discipline
It is not a mere coincidence. Moreover, an analytically executed strategic plan of Mikel Arteta that has resulted in this spectacular success. The whole team is a defensive unit. Also, the stifling charge of the forwards, as well as the organized discipline of the centre, are a unit. The record is a reflection of a collective mind set where clean sheets are treasured like goals. This has come to form the foundation upon which the present team derives its success.
The Pillars of the Fortress
Although, it is a team project, there are some key players. The physical strength combined with positional smarts has seen William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhaes become an unstoppable centre-back partnership. Goalkeeper David Raya has been an overbearing and dependable final line of defence behind them. The role which the midfield player, Declan Rice, has played also can never be in overestimation, as his skills of disrupting the play and protecting the back four is groundbreaking.
More Than Just Statistic
Most importantly than a historical footnote is equalling this record, as it is a strong statement of intent. Such a defensive strength is more than the icon of true title contenders in modern day football. This run has seen the team reach the summit of the Premier League and establish them as a force to reckon with in Europe and this is testament to the fact that a well-built defence is the foundation block to sustained success.
A Launchpad for Glory
With the squad now looking forward to their next match against Sunderland, they are also at the threshold of making a new record in the history of the club of nine consecutive clean sheets. This magnificent streak has created an indestructible team spirit and aura of invincibility. In the case of Arsenal it is not an end in itself but a platform on which what can be termed as a possible period of glory can be established.
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