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Lewis Pangratiou

William Saliba has answered perplexed Ian Wright's Arsenal question in style amid contract talks

William Saliba has had an excellent start to the season. With two goals from centre-back, as well as three clean sheets and top spot in the Premier League to boot, the Frenchman has deservedly been called-up to Didier Deschamps' national side for the country's upcoming UEFA Nations League clashes with Austria and Denmark.

As many know, his Arsenal career hasn't always been plain sailing, though. After three loans in as many years, there was uncertainty over whether he was truly a part of Edu and Mikel Arteta's long-term project. With that doubt in the air, many questioned Arteta's decision to keep the now 21-year-old out on loan when seemingly inferior players were being used by the Spaniard back in England.

One of the many people to criticise the decision at the time was Gunners legend, Ian Wright.

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