Arsenal’s Five-Game Winning Run: A Defensive Masterclass Under Arteta

Arsenal Continue Winning Run With Remarkable Defensive Record

Arsenal are showing impressive consistency in the Premier League, with Mikel Arteta’s side building momentum through a combination of narrow victories and defensive resilience.

The Gunners have won their last five league matches, scoring seven goals while conceding just one. Four of those victories have also ended with Arsenal keeping a clean sheet.

Their recent five-match run includes victories over Leeds, Nottingham Forest, Everton, Liverpool and Hull City:

• Arsenal 2–1 Leeds
• Nottingham Forest 0–1 Arsenal
• Arsenal 2–0 Everton
• Liverpool 0–1 Arsenal
• Arsenal 1–0 Hull City

The latest victory against Hull City was Arsenal’s fifth 1–0 win of the season. Since Arteta became manager in 2019, Arsenal have recorded 34 Premier League victories by a 1–0 scoreline, more than any other team during that period.

The current run demonstrates a different side of Arsenal. Rather than relying on high-scoring victories, Arteta’s team have repeatedly found ways to control games, protect their lead and see out difficult matches.

With five consecutive league wins, only one goal conceded across that run and a five-point advantage at the top of the Premier League, Arsenal are continuing to build a strong platform for the season.

Five games. Seven goals. One conceded. Four clean sheets.

Arsenal’s defensive consistency could prove just as important as their attacking quality in the race for the Premier League title.