How Did the Gunners Have a Historic October?
Arsenal made history in October 2025, winning six matches across three competitions without conceding a single goal, a feat no team in the history of English football had ever achieved. Every game highlighted a side in complete control, blending clinical finishing with a defense that left opponents frustrated and ineffective. From the Emirates to away grounds in Europe, Arteta’s team imposed its style with precision and consistency. This was more than a hot streak; it was a demonstration of balance, depth, and maturity.
Arsenal began the month with a 2–0 Champions League win over Olympiacos on Oct. 1st, with Gabriel Martinelli opening the scoring in the 12th minute and Bukayo Saka sealing the result in stoppage time. Four days later, they beat West Ham United 2–0 as Declan Rice scored against his former club before Saka converted a second-half penalty to double the lead. On Oct. 18th, Leandro Trossard tapped in from close range after Gabriel Magalhães flicked on a corner delivered by Saka, earning a 1–0 win at Fulham in a London derby. The Gunner’s most dominant display came three days later, a 4–0 demolition of Atlético Madrid that featured goals from Gabriel, Martinelli, and a brace from Viktor Gyökeres. The month closed with a 1–0 win over Crystal Palace courtesy of Eberechi Eze’s superb volley against his former side on Oct. 26th and a 2–0 Carabao Cup victory over Brighton on Oct. 29th, when Ethan Nwaneri and Saka found the net. Six matches, six victories, 12 goals scored, and none conceded; a perfect run that combined quality, control, and depth.
To win six straight matches is an achievement. To do it without conceding once is historic. Arsenal became the first English top-flight team to play and win six matches in a single month without letting in a goal. Every opponent, domestic or European, ran into the same wall, and in the Premier League alone, they allowed just one shot on target all month. David Raya handled the bulk of the month’s games, while Kepa played in the Carabao Cup, keeping the team’s standard just as high. When called upon, both goalkeepers were sharp and assured, but most of the credit goes to the disciplined structure in front of them. Six clean sheets, six commanding performances — this was defending by design, not luck.
Gabriel, William Saliba, Jurriën Timber, and Riccardo Calafiori formed the core defensive unit during Arsenal’s flawless October run, combining physicality, intelligent positioning, and calm decision-making. In front of them, Rice and Martin Zubimendi held midfield like twin shields, breaking up counters, cutting passing lanes, and protecting the backline before danger could develop. Even when Arsenal rotated for the Carabao Cup, with Kepa, Cristhian Mosquera, Piero Hincapié, Ben White, and Myles Lewis-Skelly coming in, the defensive discipline remained, proving the team’s depth and system. Arteta’s squad has mastered control: they limit chaos, dictate tempo, and suffocate opponents until games bend to their rhythm. If Arsenal are to finally end their Premier League title drought or mount a serious Champions League run, this defensive and midfield backbone will be the reason why. October showed that with the right personnel and system in place, they now have the structure, maturity, and resilience to go the distance.
Perfection in football rarely lasts, but Arsenal made it feel sustainable. Six wins, twelve goals, zero conceded — a statement of intent and a reflection of growth. This was not a streak fueled by fortune; it was a product of planning, patience, and relentless standards. Arteta’s team looked every bit like champions-in-waiting, blending youth, experience, and tactical precision, with a formidable defense that refused to be broken. If the Gunners can maintain the same rhythm and consistency shown in October, they might finally lift that illustrious Premier League trophy they have been chasing for 22 years.
