The titan of an Arsenal centre-back, William Saliba, is demonstrating once more this season why he is among the finest in the world.
Saliba and Gabriel Magalhaes’ steadfast cooperation is the main factor behind Mikel Arteta’s team giving up the fewest goals (one) in the Premier League this season.
On Sunday, though, when the Gunners play Manchester City, the Frenchman and the defence’s mettle will be put to the ultimate test.
This season, Pep Guardiola’s team has amassed the highest goal total (11) in the league.
Arsenal has not let up a goal against City in their last two encounters with the opposition.
But because the game is being played at Etihad Stadium, the Sky Blues will be motivated to make up for their mistakes from the previous campaign.
The Man City player that Saliba believes will be a true test is named.
In both games, the English powerhouse was unable to make a significant impression.
Although the date of the match means that it cannot yet be seen as a title decider, City will be eager to win the crucial three points against Arsenal.
But the victorious side can have a significant psychological advantage over the losing one.
The visitors might make a significant impact by winning at the Etihad Stadium, while the Premier League winners could widen their lead over Arsenal by five points.
Saliba was questioned about what it’s like to play against Erling Haaland, with only a few days till the two teams square off.
He is an excellent player, the French international told Fox Sports. among the greatest on the planet. Although it is challenging to play against him, we did everything we could last season to prevent him from scoring, but it was unsuccessful.
At the Etihad Stadium, everyone will be watching Erling Haaland vs. William Saliba.
The conflict between Haaland and Saliba is the one that everyone will be watching before and throughout the game.
The £51 million player has had difficulty against the former defender for AS Saint-Etienne.
Saliba tends to play close to Haaland and has prevented him from scoring in two of his three Premier League games against him.
The Norwegian international, nevertheless, is playing in incredible form and will have plenty to prove when he plays Arsenal.
In the eagerly awaited matchup with perhaps the best centre-back in the world, Haaland will be trying to win.
After the match on Sunday, it will be intriguing to see if the 24-year-old can silence his critics.