Garth Crooks believes William Saliba is the "pick of the bunch" among Arsenal defenders after their 1-0 win against Chelsea on Sunday.
The Gunners moved two points clear of Manchester City at the top of the Premier League thanks to Gabriel Magalhaes' winner at Stamford Bridge. Although the Brazilian hit the headlines, Crooks believes his defensive partner Saliba deserves the plaudits.
The 21-year-old has impressed in all 13 of Arsenal's Premier League fixtures this season to leave himself in contention to be selected for France's World Cup squad. That would complete a remarkable rise for Saliba, who endured a difficult start to his Arsenal career.