🔗 Share this article 'People are afraid' - the reasons 'juggernaut' Arsenal are the team to beat. Gabriel Magalhaes marks Arsenal's triumph over Crystal Palace The proof is undeniable why Arsenal are now numerous fans' preferred choice to claim the Premier League during this term. Look at their outcomes against Fulham and Crystal Palace compared to those identical matches during the prior term. The Gunners have beaten all of them during this campaign, but lost 10 points across those games as they dropped off in the title race in the prior campaign. Impenetrable Defense Arsenal's defensive solidity is a primary factor why they are appearing strong to finally fulfil their title ambition. They lead the league for unbreached games (6), goals conceded (3), opposition efforts (72), shots on target faced (19) and anticipated concessions (5.3). The defensive partnership of Gabriel and William Saliba is possibly the finest in the league, with Arsenal keeping a clean sheet in six of their first nine games. Dead-Ball Dominance Their effectiveness from free kicks is widely recognized, but rival sides still don't know how to stop the Gunners from these situations. They have registered 11 times from set-pieces in the league, a couple extra than any other side, with 69% of their goals resulting from these situations. "Arsenal can excel in various aspects now. The whole team has a intimidation presence. People are just wary of them and it is excellent to see." Championship Credentials What is especially impressive about Arsenal's beginning to the campaign is they have also encountered Manchester United, Liverpool and Newcastle United on the road and Manchester City at home - and are still ahead by four points at the top. While they keep winning, their historic competitors are struggling. This marks the premier instance at this stage of the season since 1992 that none of Manchester City and United, Liverpool or Chelsea are in the Premier League top four. The pressure was on head coach Mikel Arteta at the outset, having spent around £250m on eight summer additions in search of that elusive first title since 2004. But the investment has so far yielded results in impressive fashion, with his side one of the most prolific attacks in the league and having the strongest defense, despite numerous injuries. Unbreached games in three straight Premier League games 385 minutes without conceding a goal Only a handful of concessions in 12 games across every tournament Former players and analysts have characterized Arteta's men as a "unstoppable force, looking difficult to stop" with the whole club now operating with confidence and determination.