As we all know, clean sheets have always been an important indicator of a team's defensive strength. And just now, foreign media Squawka has counted a list of Premier League teams with clean sheets this season. In first place are Arsenal, who have kept 18 clean sheets so far this season, which is a very scary number. It's a testament to the incredible defensive quality of the Gunners at this stage, which is why they have been able to keep their title clinging to Manchester City at the end of the season.
And their backline players like Saliba are truly the best defensive superstars at the moment, and they deserve to be at the top of the list. In second place is Everton, who have kept 13 clean sheets this season. Although Everton have had a poor season season, they have kept a good number of clean sheets. This shows that the team's offensive ability is very poor, which has led to their results not improving. If you change to another team and can keep 13 clean sheets, the ranking will definitely not be low.
In third place is Manchester City, who have kept 12 clean sheets this season. Manchester City, as the most dominant team in the Premier League, has always been a notch higher than other teams in the competition for the initiative on the pitch. It is indeed not easy to maintain a strong offensive ability while still being able to ensure such efficient defensive statistics. Now that they and Arsenal are in a crucial stage of the title race, they just don't know who will have the last laugh. In fourth place is Newcastle United, who have kept 10 clean sheets this season. Newcastle are arguably the most rational of the oil team, because they have money but never spend it recklessly. Always build the squad steadily.
And with the steady improvement of their strength, their clean sheet number has also ushered in an improvement, and there is no problem in ranking fourth. In fifth place is Fulham, who have kept 10 clean sheets this season. Fulham have always been very serious about the defensive end and they have got the numbers they want this season. Liverpool, who are in sixth place, have kept nine clean sheets this season. Liverpool also have the likes of Virgil van Dijk in defence, although the likes of Van Dijk have also seen a dip in form in recent seasons. But that doesn't stop Liverpool from continuing to have good defensive numbers this season.
Of course, Liverpool could have done better with the clean sheets, but unfortunately the team has recently faced a total collapse. As a result, their clean sheet tally has not been updated, which has to be said to be a great shame. In seventh place are Crystal Palace, who have also kept nine clean sheets. Palace have always been a very athletic team, and they are tough defensively. This allows them to withstand the attacks of most teams and have no problem finishing seventh. In eighth place is Bournemouth, who have kept nine clean sheets this season.
Bournemouth have a strong defensive linkage and have always been a mid-table team with a tight defence. As a result, they have been able to keep the game on the pitch despite their poor results, and nine clean sheets are the best reward for their efforts. In ninth place is Manchester United, who have kept eight clean sheets this season, and the Reds' defence has made a lot of low-level mistakes this season. In fact, their overall squad on paper is already quite good, but unfortunately the centre-backs have suffered a wave of injuries, which is why the Reds have been breaching the back line this season. If Lima and others can stay healthy, then it is believed that Manchester United will definitely have more than eight clean sheets.
In 10th place is Aston Villa, who have kept eight clean sheets this season. Villa are objectively a mess at the back, but they have a super goalkeeper Big Martin. No matter what mistakes are made at the back, Big Martin will always be able to help them get back. In addition to the player's ability to make good saves, his ability to save is also superb, which is why Villa have been able to improve their results this season. What do you think of this list?