And incredibly the Gunners have now kept six clean sheets in their last seven games - even a Real Madrid side overloaded with attacking talent couldn't find a way past their stubborn rearguard.

难以置信的是，枪手们在过去的七场比赛中有六场没有丢球——即使是拥有诸多攻击好手的皇家马德里也未能设法突破他们顽强的后卫。

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In contrast to Everton's tight defensive line, Arteta and Cahill were able to pick holes and expose frailties in the home side's rearguard.

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Neil Lennon's side struggled to breach the Saints rearguard and the hosts were compact throughout the first half.

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Celtic had the bulk of possession in the early part of the game, but found it hard to break down the Accies rearguard with the home side pressing Celtic players whenever they were on the ball.

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