William Saliba has been sensational for Arsenal so far in the Premier League campaign. His defensive excellence was met by his attacking capabilities as he scored his first goals for the Gunners with a wonder strike against Bournemouth and a precise header against Brentford.
The Frenchman has bought a sense of calmness and assertiveness to Mikel Arteta’s defence which was evidently lacking last season. More interestingly, he has also added speed to the backline, which is also crucial to playing a high line.
This will be pivotal going into the North London Derby on Saturday, as Tottenham striker Harry Kane has consistently been a nuisance for the Gunners with his goal-scoring record. But, this is a trend that Saliba could play a big part in preventing.
