William Saliba has been sensational for Arsenal so far in the Premier League campaign. His defensive excellence was epitomised in the North London Derby against Tottenham.
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 was pivotal in the North London Derby on Saturday, as Tottenham striker Harry Kane lost battles on a few occasions against the Frenchman despite his goal in the first half. Saliba was challenged by Arteta before the match, and Jamie Carragher highlighted that the Frenchman exceeded expectations.
