Throughout what has been a very successful preseason for Arsenal much of the focus has been on their attack. The arrival of Gabriel Jesus has revolutionised the Gunners' frontline, and with a multitude of unpredictable combinations available up top Mikel Arteta 's men were able to notch up 26 goals in just seven matches. Less attention has been paid to their backline, however.
Arsenal have conceded just six times in preseason and the addition of William Saliba has played a huge part in that. The Frenchman has looked unflappable in his opening few games after returning from his loan with Marseille and has been described by Arteta as "ready" to make the step up to Premier League level.
As the Gunners prepare for their opening fixture against Crystal Palace on Friday though, this also creates an interesting dilemma at right back. Technically the club are stuffed with options in the position. Hector Bellerin and Ainsley Maitland-Niles are still at the club, while Reuell Walters has impressed in preseason and Brooke Norton-Cuffy has turned heads during a loan spell at Lincoln City too. However, with the former pair likely to leave this summer and the latter unlikely to play consistently at first team level just yet, it would seem Arsenal have three realistic options in the position. Here football.london takes a look at them.
