Arsenal clinched the Premier League title with a defensive record that rivals history’s best. Over 38 games they allowed just 26 goals, a tally that ties for the 11th‑fewest ever and eclipses any champion that season. Manager Mikel Arteta’s five‑phase system turned a modest attack into a trophy‑winning formula, ending a 22‑year wait and restored belief among a fanbase starved for silverware.

The Gunners’ expected‑goals conceded dropped to 0.4 per game, the lowest rate in the Premier League since 2010 and better than any side that season except Chelsea’s 2020‑21 champions, who leaked twice as many league goals. They limited opponents to 15 ‘great’ chances and 8.2 shots per match, underscoring a rarity in modern, high‑press football, making Arsenal the benchmark for defensive efficiency.

Arsenal also out‑worked rivals in the final third, controlling 62.4% of possession there while conceding only 16.2 touches inside their own box. Full‑back Bukayo Saka contributed 153 tackles and interceptions, more than any of the league’s elite attackers combined. Those figures cement the Gunners as the season’s most efficient defensive outfit, leaving no doubt about their supremacy in a league where goals flow freely.