Top three goalkeepers with most away clean sheets in single Premier League season
The English top flight has been the home to some of the best shotstopers in the world
Over the years, the Premier League has produced some of the finest goalkeepers of all time, with many of them making a name for themselves in Europe, and playing a critical role in their respective club's success. Keeping a clean sheet away from home against some of the league's fiercest opponents is not easy, and one of the most amazing accomplishments for any custodian.
In this sense, three goalkeepers stand out as the Premier League's "Fortress Keepers'-the ones with the most away clean sheets in a single Premier League season. Let's take a deeper look at top three goalkeepers with most away clean sheets in single Premier League season:
3. Aaron Ramsdale: 10 away clean sheets (2022-23 season)
Arsenal's keeper has proved to be a exciting prospect for England and Arsenal in the upcoming years. His ability to play from behind, make crucial passes has been the highlight of Arsenal's mesmerizing performance this year.
Yesterday, when Arsenal played against Newcastle a lot was on stake as Arsenal are pushing to win the Premier League title after their Invincibles win in 2003-04. On the other hand, Newcastle were trying to keep their top 4 and Champions League spot alive. In this crucial match, the Arsenal big man came on top and joined an exclusive club.
The club of Peter Cech, and Ederson; two of the biggest names in the Premier League. Ramsdale joined their club by keeping the 10th away clean sheet this season, his performances have kept Arsenal's hopes alive of winning the Premier League this season.
Maintaining a clean sheet away from home demonstrates a goalkeeper's talent and attention, and it is one of the most vital characteristics for any side to have a chance of success. Petr Cech, Ederson, and Aaron Ramsdale, their contributions have been critical to their team's success, and they have demonstrated their capacity to produce under pressure in some of the most difficult settings in world football.
2. Ederson: 11 away clean sheets (2018-19 season)
Ederson, the Brazilian goalkeeper who plays for Manchester City, has also achieved the impressive feat of keeping the most away clean sheets in a Premier League season. He kept 11 away clean sheets in the 2018-19 season, he was instrumental in helping Pep Guardiola and his men secure their second consecutive Premier League title, he was a key part on the road for Manchester City. The same team that only lost once in their 19 away games that season, which was crucial in securing the Premier League title.
He was able to do the same when he kept 10 away clean sheets in the 2021-22 season, just three years after his 11 away clean sheet record. Manchester City was again very dominant in that season irrespective of Liverpool's performances in that season. His ability to make world-class saves in difficult home and away matches is unmatched, he has been City's number 1 choice keeper because of these reasons.
Overall, Ederson's accomplishment of keeping 11 and 10 away clean sheets in consecutive Premier League seasons is impressive, and it emphasises his significance to the Manchester City club. He is an important element of their success, and his efforts on the road have played a significant influence in their title-winning campaigns.
1. Petr Cech: 11 away clean sheets (2004-05 season)
The legendary goalkeeper played for Chelsea in the Premier League for over a decade, and holds the record for the most away clean sheets in a single season. He achieved this feat in 2004-05 season where he kept 11 away clean sheets. His performances in that season played a vital role in Chelsea winning their first Premier League title after almost 50 years, his impressive 11 clean sheets included a star studded performance at Old Trafford against Manchester United where he kept his side's hope alive by securing a 1-0 win.
Four years later, in the 2008-09 season, Cech again kept 10 clean sheets away from home as Chelsea finished third in the Premier League that season but he produced outstanding performances throughout the season, including a heroic display against their arch rivals Liverpool at Anfield, where he kept a clean sheet in a hard fought 2-0 win.
His goalkeeping prowess throughout the course of these two seasons attested to his talent and consistency, and he is recognized as one of the finest goalkeepers in Premier League history. During his tenure at Chelsea, he was an important component of the club's success, and his efforts on the road were crucial to their title-winning campaigns.
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