Arsenal's record-breaking back four is being hailed as one of the best in Premier League history, but can they be considered among the elite units of teams that have dominated the league over the years?
The Gunners' current defensive unit, featuring William Saliba, Jurrien Timber, Gabriel Magalhaes, and Riccardo Calafiori, has put up an impressive display. Their eight clean sheets in a row equalled their own club record set back in 1903 and matched that of Preston's 1889 side and Liverpool in 1920 for most matches won in a row without conceding by an English club.
While they have conceded just five goals in 11 games this season, there is still a way to go before they can be compared directly to some of the all-time greats. Chelsea's 2004-05 title-winning side holds the record at 15 clean sheets, and Arsenal's vintage in 1998-99 conceding 17 goals is their only other close call.
Manchester United's 2007-08 side conceded just 22 goals, while Liverpool in 2018-19 let in 22 as well. Pep Guardiola's Manchester City team managed 23 clean sheets the same season.
Arsenal fans will be hoping that their current back four can continue to shine and help their team dominate the league for years to come.
The Gunners' current defensive unit, featuring William Saliba, Jurrien Timber, Gabriel Magalhaes, and Riccardo Calafiori, has put up an impressive display. Their eight clean sheets in a row equalled their own club record set back in 1903 and matched that of Preston's 1889 side and Liverpool in 1920 for most matches won in a row without conceding by an English club.
While they have conceded just five goals in 11 games this season, there is still a way to go before they can be compared directly to some of the all-time greats. Chelsea's 2004-05 title-winning side holds the record at 15 clean sheets, and Arsenal's vintage in 1998-99 conceding 17 goals is their only other close call.
Manchester United's 2007-08 side conceded just 22 goals, while Liverpool in 2018-19 let in 22 as well. Pep Guardiola's Manchester City team managed 23 clean sheets the same season.
Arsenal fans will be hoping that their current back four can continue to shine and help their team dominate the league for years to come.
. It makes me wonder, are we putting too much pressure on our football teams to perform flawlessly all the time? Like, can't we just enjoy the beauty of the game without expecting perfection? 
I know it's easy to get caught up in the excitement of a winning streak, but what does that say about us as fans?
how did dey keep conceding so few goals tho? and dont even get me started on pep's man city team lol they were like the ultimate defensive machine 
anyway back to arsenal, i think dey gotta keep up da good work and hope dat their current back four can stay injury free 
then we might just see em become one of de all-time greats 
Are they working well together like the old guard at Liverpool in 2018-19 did with Van Dijk and Alisson? 
Do you think they'll break that 15 clean sheets record set by Chelsea back in '04-'05? 
It's crazy to think about all those teams that came before them, Manchester United's 2007-08 side was so dominant...
But, I mean, are they really on par with some of those legendary teams from history? 
Still, it's hard to compare them directly to the likes of Guardiola's City team or Chelsea's title winners... they've got to keep up the good work and prove themselves against the best teams in the league! 
. We gotta look at it from a bigger picture, not just their stats on paper. Its like saying someone's a great cook just 'cause they made a sick roast chicken for a family dinner, but have they cooked for thousands of people before? You need to see them handle the pressure and consistency over time 
. It's easy to criticize a team when they're on fire, but it takes true greatness to consistently perform under pressure 
i had one yesterday and it was like a party in my mouth 
anyway back to arsenal... i think its weird how some ppl compare their record-breaking season to all-time greats like chelsea's 2004-05 side or man city's under pep... dont get me wrong those teams are legends but arsenal's current squad is so underrated 
they have a really solid unit and if they keep playing like that im sure they'll be up there with the best of them in no time 
Their defensive record is insane, especially with all these young guns playing together. Saliba's leadership, Timber's aerial prowess, Gabriel's tenacity, and Calafiori's... well, Calafiori's just a beast in the air 
. They're not just good, they're dominant.
. Still, this current squad has something that the past few teams didn't – depth and youth. They're not just relying on one or two players to carry them; they've got a solid foundation.
it's like a dream squad! Saliba and Timber are absolute rocks in the middle, while Magalhaes and Calafiori are holding their own on the flanks 
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️. Bring on the title win! 
they're having an amazing run but let's not get ahead of ourselves, 8 clean sheets is impressive but we've seen teams come and go, I'm more worried about how they'll hold up when the opposing team has a few decent strikers instead of just relying on those fancy defenders to do all the work 
. We just gotta wait and see if they can sustain this level of performance over the long haul 
. Can't deny, though, that Mikel Arteta's tactics are spot on 
. But you can tell the squad's clicking on all cylinders right now - Saliba, Timber, Magalhaes, and Calafiori are like a well-oiled machine 
! If they keep this up, maybe, just maybe, we'll see them in the same league as those legends 
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That being said, I do think Arsenal's current back four has a lot of potential and if they can continue to perform well, it'll be exciting to see how far they can take their team. The key will be consistency and maintaining that level of performance over the course of an entire season.