{"id":263972,"date":"2025-11-01T01:27:10","date_gmt":"2025-11-01T01:27:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/263972\/"},"modified":"2025-11-01T01:27:10","modified_gmt":"2025-11-01T01:27:10","slug":"petr-cech-and-john-terry-discuss-if-chelseas-defensive-record-can-be-broken-by-arsenal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/263972\/","title":{"rendered":"Petr Cech and John Terry discuss if Chelsea’s defensive record can be broken by Arsenal"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Even though Chelsea\u2019s defensive record has stood for over 20 years, many are suggesting that Arsenal could now break it.<\/p>\n

The Blues<\/a> currently hold the record for the fewest number of goals conceded in the Premier League<\/a> during a 38-game season, letting in just 15 goals during the 2004-05 campaign en route to the title.<\/p>\n

Jose Mourinho had two unbelievable spells in the manager\u2019s dugout at Stamford Bridge<\/a>, but it was his first-ever year in English football where he created a formidable team.<\/p>\n

In front of goalkeeper Petr Cech<\/a>, the most common defensive line during the season consisted of Paulo Ferreira, Ricardo Carvalho, John Terry<\/a> and William Gallas. They received great support from teammates such as Glen Johnson, Wayne Bridge and Robert Huth as well.<\/p>\n

Here is a look at Chelsea\u2019s record in the 2004-05 Premier League:<\/p>\n

PositionTeamPlayedWonDrawnLostGFGADiffPoints1Chelsea38298172155795<\/p>\n

At the moment, Arsenal are currently on track to eclipse Chelsea\u2019s defensive record during this 2025-26 campaign. Of course, the caveat to that is Mikel Arteta\u2019s side have only completed a quarter of the season.<\/p>\n

Last year, Terry claimed Chelsea\u2019s defensive record would never be beaten<\/a>. Well, have this impressive Arsenal outfit now changed his mind?<\/p>\n

\"PauloPhoto by Dean Mouhtaropoulos\/Getty ImagesJohn Terry and Petr Cech discuss if Arsenal can break Chelsea record<\/p>\n

According to Chelsea legends<\/a> Terry and Cech, Arsenal will fail to beat their defensive record.<\/p>\n

Terry said on his TikTok<\/a>: \u201cArsenal\u2019s currently going for our record. Do you personally think that they can beat our record?\u201d<\/p>\n

Cech responded: \u201cThey are doing really well. So I have to say, you know, it\u2019s early in the season, but you got to start somewhere. So obviously, if they carry on like that, then they have a chance, but at the same time, it\u2019s a hard job. I have to say, 38 games. You need to have a little bit of luck. I think it\u2019s going to be hard for them to break our record.\u201d<\/p>\n

Later on, Terry added: \u201cI\u2019m going to put you on the spot. I don\u2019t think our record can be beaten. Do you think, yes or no, it can be beaten?\u201d<\/p>\n

Cech answered: Well, hypothetically, it can. It can be beaten. I don\u2019t think it\u2019ll be beaten.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"FrankPhoto credit should read ADRIAN DENNIS\/AFP via Getty Images<\/p>\n

Of course, Arsenal\u2019s aim is to win the Premier League crown for the first time since the 2003-04 season. If they break Chelsea\u2019s defensive record, it would be a small bonus for them.<\/p>\n

The Gunners have looked so hard to break down in the opening months of the campaign, but it only takes one or two poor results to see the record slip away.<\/p>\n

Chelsea\u2019s current defenders are miles off it<\/p>\n

In contrast, Chelsea\u2019s backline are leaking goals far too frequently this season, averaging more than one goal per game.<\/p>\n

Unlike any successful back four, Blues head coach Enzo Maresca regularly makes changes to his defence as he tries to find the best formula. In particular, we\u2019ve seen so many different partnerships at centre-back already this year.<\/p>\n

Chelsea are not ruling out signing a central defender<\/a> midway through the season in the January transfer window, which makes sense because they are desperately missing a leader at centre-half.<\/p>\n