Arsenal have never conceded more goals at this stage of a Premier League season, shipping 37 after 26 games of Unai Emery's debut campaign. Wolverhampton Wanderers, Leicester City, Crystal Palace and Watford have conceded fewer, while only Bournemouth and Fulham have conceded more away from home. Arsenal are the only team in the division without a single clean sheet on their travels.

It is impossible to face these cold facts with any semblance of reason or objectivity and escape the conclusion that Unai Emery and his coaching has not improved Arsenal's defending.