Arsenal match a 140-year points record with historic defensive start

Arsenal’s 1-0 Hull win, secured by Ødegaard, made it five straight league victories. The club reports 27 points from 10 games, five goals conceded and seven clean-sheet wins: a joint-best points start in 140 years and a consecutive-season defensive benchmark. Four wins in the run were by one goal, sustaining debate about attacking output.