Arsenal looking to achieve best run of form since Invincibles season

Mikel Arteta's side are currently in the midst of an eight-game winning streak in the league, in which they have scored 33 goals and let in just four.

That run started with their first fixture of 2024 against Crystal Palace in mid-January, after losing their final two games of 2023.

The incredible run means Arsenal went into the international break top of the Premier League on goal difference, after Liverpool and Man City only drew at Anfield on March 10.

Not since the 'Invincibles' season back in 2003-04 have Arsenal won nine league games in succession, but they have the opportunity this weekend.

Only on three occasions have Arsenal managed to put together a run of at least nine straight Premier League wins, and they all came in title-winning campaigns.

Nine wins in 2003-04 helped Arsenal to that Invincible title success, while 10 straight wins in 1997-98, and 13 in 2001-02 also saw the Gunners go on to lift the Premier League trophy.

The current crop are showing all the hallmarks of champions, as more records could tumble this weekend.

After a 6-0 thrashing of Sheffield United, Arsenal became the first team in English league history to score five goals in three consecutive away games.

While they are unlikely to keep that run going here, remaining tight defensively will go a long way to securing success, and another shutout here will see Arsenal keep four straight away league clean sheets for the first time in 19 years.

This is set to be Arsenal's biggest test yet of