Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta disagrees with football pundit and former defender Jamie Carragher on comparisons between William Saliba and Virgil van Dijk. The two centre-backs have had a huge impact on their respective sides but will face off against each other at the weekend.
Saliba has been one of the standout stars for the Gunners this season, having returned from a loan spell at Olympique Marseille last year. The youngster won the Ligue 1 Young Player of the Year - previously won by Kylian Mbappe and Aurelien Tchouameni, putting him in good company.
While his status at the club was unknown, and there were concerns surrounding his involvement in this campaign, that was quickly put to rest as Arteta handed him a place as a starting centre-back, moving Ben White to right-back. His confidence and composure have played a huge part in the start Arsenal have made so far, sitting top of the league.
