Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta surprised the Emirates Stadium with his selection against Chelsea. Rob Holding, who had started in place of the injured William Saliba was dropped for the match, and Jakub Kiwior was selected in his place.
The Poland international who arrived from Spezia for a significant transfer fee in the January transfer window has had very few opportunities to show his worth. He started and struggled at Sporting CP in the Europa League and came on at Anfield and watched as Liverpool scored a painful equaliser.
This match against Chelsea was his first Premier League start. In a dedicated report, football.london observed how the young centre-half faired against his west London opponents.