Former Chelsea captain John Terry has taken a swipe at Arsenal following their 3-2 defeat to Manchester United in the Premier League on Sunday. The loss at the Emirates Stadium not only dented Arsenal’s title push but also ended their hopes of breaking Chelsea’s long-standing defensive record.
The three goals conceded against United mean Arsenal have now allowed 17 goals this season, a figure that puts them beyond the famous 15-goal record set by Chelsea in the 2004/2005 campaign. That historic Chelsea side, marshalled by Terry under Jose Mourinho, remains the benchmark for defensive solidity in the Premier League.
Reacting after the match, Terry posted on Instagram, joking that Chelsea’s record is safe for another year. His comment quickly caught attention among football fans, especially Arsenal supporters, as it highlighted how close the Gunners came before falling short.
Terry went further by name-checking former teammates Petr Cech, Paolo Maldini, Ricardo Carvalho, and William Gallas, suggesting it was time for them to celebrate with a glass of red wine. The light-hearted jab underlined Chelsea’s pride in their defensive legacy, which continues to stand strong years later.
