GUNNING FOR TITLE WITH BEST DEFENCE

Arteta believes their trademark clean sheets will finally end Arsenal's silverware drought

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The miserly defence of Arsenal has conceded three English Premier League goals so far this season, and manager Mikel Arteta hopes their fortress-like foundation can finally deliver the silverware that has eluded the Gunners for so long.

With David Raya in goal and the commanding centre-back partnership of William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhaes, clean sheets have become the team's trademark in this campaign.

Their defensive solidity even extends to Europe where the backline remains unbreached after three Champions League games and will be put to the test again when the Premier League leaders host Crystal Palace on Oct 26.

"We hope that these records that we are getting bring silverware at the end and the trophies that we want. The more we can produce, the closer we are going to be able to achieve what we want to do," Arteta told reporters on Oct 24. "Our defensive record is very good, but we need to be consistent. It's only the start of the season and our aim is to keep improving things, which we can do to keep getting better.