A truly shocking stat (positive thread alert)

[LDB]

14 goals conceded away from home in the league all season. Best away defence in the league

For all the low points of this season we have also at times seen far more fight then has become customary of Arsenal in recent seasons

Bould in?

[northbank123]

We also haven't lost in the West Midlands since 2005 apparently (obviously restricted to the county and not the region which would include the Britannia Stadium in Mordor).

[g88ner]

We also haven't lost in the West Midlands since 2005 apparently (obviously restricted to the county and not the region which would include the Britannia Stadium in Mordor).

Yes, it's a very specific stat - but presumably includes Villa, Birmigham, WBA, Wolves and Coventry.

(Have we really not lost to Villa for nearly a decade? - I seem to remember that stat being mentioned, but still a surprise as Villa Park isn't the easiest of destinations... and we've hardly beem brilliant since 2005 either )

[LDB]

We also haven't lost in the West Midlands since 2005 apparently (obviously restricted to the county and not the region which would include the Britannia Stadium in Mordor).

Yes, it's a very specific stat - but presumably includes Villa, Birmigham, WBA, Wolves and Coventry.

(Have we really not lost to Villa for nearly a decade? - I seem to remember that stat being mentioned, but still a surprise as Villa Park isn't the easiest of destinations... and we've hardly beem brilliant since 2005 either )

We have a good record at villa park, I know that much

[Jago]

WOW!!!

[northbank123]

Did Villa Park pretty much every year for a decade and I think the last time we lost there was a 3-2 defeat where we threw away a 2 goal lead about 1998/9? Not sure if it was the same match where (a) Santa fell off the roof

[donaldo]

only 14 goals conceded away from home but we have won two less games than the Spuds So the attack is shit

[g88ner]

only 14 goals conceded away from home but we have won two less games than the Spuds So the attack is shit

Great conclusion, however we've scored MORE goals than EVERY TEAM IN THE LEAGUE apart from United.... so "the stats" suggest our attack is good, doesn't it?

Stats, eh... great to use for confirmation bias!

[Chippy]

Wait, Chippy is about to put forth a gem, an epigram, a solipsism, "the only stat that matters is the League table," read it and weep. You can all relax now.

[g88ner]

Wait, Chippy is about to put forth a gem, an epigram, a solipsism, "the only stat that matters is the League table," read it and weep. You can all relax now.

Doesn't really help in the cups though, does it?

[donaldo]

only 14 goals conceded away from home but we have won two less games than the Spuds So the attack is shit

Great conclusion, however we've scored MORE goals than EVERY TEAM IN THE LEAGUE apart from United.... so "the stats" suggest our attack is good, doesn't it?

I meant our attack away from home is shit.Giroud has the grand total of ONE league goal away from home

[Chippy]

Wait, Chippy is about to put forth a gem, an epigram, a solipsism, "the only stat that matters is the League table," read it and weep. You can all relax now.

Doesn't really help in the cups though, does it?

Cups? What cups? They are but ephemera a figment of your imagination!

[beck]

We also haven't lost in the West Midlands since 2005 apparently (obviously restricted to the county and not the region which would include the Britannia Stadium in Mordor).

Yes, it's a very specific stat - but presumably includes Villa, Birmigham, WBA, Wolves and Coventry.

(Have we really not lost to Villa for nearly a decade? - I seem to remember that stat being mentioned, but still a surprise as Villa Park isn't the easiest of destinations... and we've hardly beem brilliant since 2005 either )

13th december 1998 was the last time we lost at villa park
it was the game that was delayed because the skydiver crashed into the roof before the kick off
we were 2-0 up thanks to bergkamp but got pulled back

[beck]

best away season in 2 years
best defensive away season in 9 years

[donaldo]

best defensive away season in 9 years

Thank fuck for that or we wouldn't be just 21 points behind Utd.

Do you know what we are going to give Bould and the defence an open top bus parade to the Town Hall to celebrate this great achievement.Sod winning trophies its all about defensive records.RVP will be jealous