Arsenal’s proficiency on set pieces might be dominating headlines, but their stellar defensive start has them on the verge of breaking a 122-year-old record for consecutive clean sheets.
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.
Their current streak began on Oct. 1 against Olympiacos. Arsenal went the entire month of October without conceding a single goal in six matches.
The league-leaders’ defensive unit from David Raya to Gabriel and William Saliba is paying dividends in more ways than one. Even depth options like Myles Lewis-Skelly, Piero Hincapié and Ben White are contributing as manager Mikel Arteta looks to keep his options fit.
If the Gunners are successful against Slavia Prague, they could set a record of nine straight clean sheets on Saturday, Nov. 8 against Sunderland.






