Arsenal’s effective defence strategy, marked by a third 1-0 victory in nine Premier League games, is building a strong case for their title contention. Despite the focus on Arsenal’s attacking talent, their defensive prowess has been pivotal, with only three goals conceded in nine top-flight games. This marks a century of games across all competitions since they conceded more than twice. Meanwhile, Chelsea is feeling the absence of Cole Palmer, and questions are being raised about the lack of a clampdown on shirt-pulling in the sport.