Arsenal youngster William Saliba has caught plenty of attention this season for his performances in the defence, however ex-Gunners star Emmanuel Petit believes that his return to the club came with a "sense of revenge" for manager Mikel Arteta. The Frenchman has been a mainstay in his debut Premier League season so far.
The 21-year-old has slotted into the back four on the right, pushing Ben White to right-back in a side that has the best defence in the division. It has seen them rise to the top, five points clear of current champions Manchester City in a title push that is nearer each passing game.
While Saliba's impressive performances are paying off on the pitch, there's a very real threat off of it that he could leave in the next few years. The centre-back has less than two-years on his current contract - though there is a club option of an extra year included - meaning there is a race against time to get him tied down to a long-term deal.
