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Arsenal sit top of the Premier League with the joint best defensive record in the league. William Saliba, Ben White and Gabriel Magalhães are all having stand-out seasons for the club, with Arsenal's defence shoring up any leaks under Mikel Arteta.

But the Gunners defence is not only keeping goals out, it's proving pivotal in how they turn the ball over to go forward & score too. They've picked up big wins against the likes of Chelsea and Liverpool this season using this structure - but why does it work so well?

Jon Mackenzie looks at Arsenal's rest defence and how its ability to spring counter attacks is forcing them into the title picture this season.

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