EPL: John Terry Mocks Arsenal After Man United 3–2 Win Ends Defensive Record Chase

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Former Chelsea captain John Terry has taken a swipe at Arsenal following their 3–2 loss to Manchester United in a Premier League clash played on Sunday.

The defeat had wider implications beyond the match result, as Arsenal’s defensive numbers now rule them out of matching Chelsea’s historic Premier League defensive record from the 2004/2005 season.

By conceding three goals in the encounter, Arsenal’s total goals conceded this season rose to 17, a figure that officially places them above Chelsea’s long-standing record. The Chelsea side from 21 years ago allowed only 15 goals throughout the entire league campaign, a benchmark that has remained untouched since then.

With Arsenal now unable to equal that achievement, the record stays firmly in Chelsea’s hands for at least another season.

Reacting after the game at the Emirates Stadium, Terry shared his thoughts on Instagram, writing simply, “The record is safe for another year.” The post was widely interpreted as a playful jab directed at Arsenal’s failed attempt to match the defensive milestone.

John Terry was a central figure in the Chelsea team that achieved the record under the management of Jose Mourinho, playing a crucial role at the heart of the defence during that historic campaign.

The former England defender, now 44 years old, went further by naming key members of that defensive unit. He mentioned Petr Cech, Paolo Maldini, Ricardo Carvalho, and William Gallas, suggesting it was time for the group to celebrate the enduring achievement.

According to Terry, the moment deserved a toast, adding that it was time to mark the occasion with “a bottle or a glass of red wine.”