Szczesny hails Arsenal defence

Goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny is confident Arsenal’s mean defensive streak can see them come out on top in the race for the Premier League title.

The Gunners will set out to return to the top of the table when they travel to Aston Villa on tonight.

Since shipping six at Manchester City last month, the Arsenal rearguard have been breached just once, at West Ham on New Year’s Day, to restore their status of holding the best defensive record in the top flight.