Arsenal complete an incredible feat, last achieved by Chelsea in 2005, when Crystal Palace was demolished.
Arsenal's rivals will hate it, but they can definitely claim that London is red after their 5-1 win over Crystal Palace.
Unfortunately, if you are a fan of the Eagles, Tottenham, ChelseaWest Ham Brentfordeither FulhamThe facts are indisputable.
Mikel ArtetaThe Gunners are now unbeaten in London Premier League derbies this calendar year – ten games in total.
It is the first time this has been done since Chelsea won nine and drew one in 2005.
Meanwhile, Arsenal They did it for the last time the previous year, in 2004, when they won seven and tied three.
Their record is eight wins and two draws after the victory at Selhurst Park.
It also meant that Arsenal scored more than five goals in six different away games in all competitions in 2024, the most ever recorded by an English top-flight club in a single calendar year.
It had threatened to be a difficult night at South Norwood for the Gunners, but their resistance showed through.
AND Gabriel Jesus He picked up where he left off against the Eagles by scoring a double around a Ismaila Sarr striker.
A apparent hamstring injury to Bukayo Saka threatened to ruin their night.
But Kai Havertz and Gabriel Martinelli put the glitter on the marker before Declan Rice He fired home a super shot to seal it.
That keeps Arteta's men on his heels. Liverpool and Chelsea.
The Reds are now just three points ahead, although they have two games in hand, including tomorrow's clash against Tottenham.
The Blues are just one point ahead and only have Sunday's game at Goodison Park.
Arsenal's astonishing run began against Crystal Palace Additionally, they won 5-0 at the Emirates on January 20, and barely deviated from that track as 2024 progressed.
West Ham were beaten 6-0 and 5-2, both at the London Stadium in both seasons, while Brentford were eliminated 2-1 last season.
To the delight of Areta's men, they beat Tottenham twice, both at their rival's stadium.
It was almost the same against Chelsea too, winning 5-0 at the Emirates in 2023/24, but only drawing 1-1 this campaign.
And more recently in the Premier League, before beating Palace, they drew 1-1 with Fulham at Craven Cottage.
However, despite dominating London, when it comes to the Premier League, the Gunners are yet to add any significant titles to the FA Cup they won in 2020.
Since then, despite some surprising and consistent displays, Man City have beaten them to the crown.
This season, however, as pep guardiolaAlthough the team suffered an alarming decline in form, they have a real chance of winning their first title since 2004.