William Saliba is VITAL to Arsenal's title push after helping secure a 15th clean sheet against Wolves... as defender insists the Gunners are mentally stronger than last season
8 months ago

William Saliba is VITAL to Arsenal's title push after helping secure a 15th clean sheet against Wolves... as defender insists the Gunners are mentally stronger than last season

Daily Mail  

A title-winning team is a sum of all its parts. It was his back injury, suffered in March last season in the Europa League last-16 defeat by Sporting Lisbon, which precipitated the Gunners’ Premier League title demise. The centre back’s involvement in the last five league games this season will be crucial if table-topping Arsenal are to win a first league title in 20 years. William Saliba has been integral to Arsenal's season and will be crucial if they win the title He has formed a superb partnership with his 'street fighter' team-mate Gabriel Magalhaes Your browser does not support iframes. It was a sixth consecutive clean sheet away from home for the first time in Arsenal’s league history and Saliba agreed it was in part down to the players being mentally stronger than last season.

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Arsenal and Man United combined XI: Gunners dominate in defence as a rejuvenated Red Devil features in attack... but who takes the gloves in our line-up?
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Arsenal and Man United combined XI: Gunners dominate in defence as a rejuvenated Red Devil features in attack... but who takes the gloves in our line-up?

Daily Mail  

One of the Premier League’s most storied rivalries will add another chapter to its long history on Wednesday, as second placed Arsenal go head-to-head with a seemingly rejuvenated Manchester United under new coach Ruben Amorim. Jurrien Timber has slotted into Arsenal's backline seamlessly after an injury hit first season Centre back: William Saliba Likened to a young Van Dijk, and …

Premier League 2024-25: Salah hints at exit after Liverpool yet to offer contract extension
4 weeks ago

Premier League 2024-25: Salah hints at exit after Liverpool yet to offer contract extension

The Hindu  

Mohamed Salah has raised doubts about his Liverpool future, saying he is yet to be offered an extension to his contract, which expires at the end of the season. Salah spoke out after scoring two goals in Liverpool’s 3-2 win over Southampton on Sunday and suggested he is more likely to leave than stay with the Premier League leader. But …

Revealed: How Arsenal get on WITHOUT suspended defensive lynchpin William Saliba ahead of massive clash against title rivals Liverpool
2 months ago

Revealed: How Arsenal get on WITHOUT suspended defensive lynchpin William Saliba ahead of massive clash against title rivals Liverpool

Daily Mail  

William Saliba is arguably Arsenal's most important player. Fast forward to present day with Arsenal hoping to finally claw their way to the title and the statistics highlighting the club's Premier League struggles without Saliba makes for glum reading. Mikel Arteta will have to find a way to manage without Saliba against Liverpool Saliba and Brazil-born Gabriel have formed one …

Brighton 0 Arsenal 3: Clinical Saka, devilish Havertz and a title charge in rude health
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Brighton 0 Arsenal 3: Clinical Saka, devilish Havertz and a title charge in rude health

New York Times  

Arsenal’s title charge shows no signs of slowing, with Mikel Arteta’s team stretching their unbeaten run to 11 games in the Premier League with a dominant 3-0 victory at Brighton. Bukayo Saka’s first-half penalty got Arsenal motoring at the Amex Stadium before Kai Havertz and former Brighton man Leandro Trossard rounded things off to fire the north Londoners to the …

Liverpool vs Arsenal player ratings: William Saliba stars in defence as he bullies Cody Gakpo
1 year ago

Liverpool vs Arsenal player ratings: William Saliba stars in defence as he bullies Cody Gakpo

The Telegraph  

Liverpool were held by Arsenal to a 1-1 draw in a thrilling match at Anfield. Arsenal took the lead through Gabriel’s fourth-minute header but Mohamed Salah evened the score in the 29th. Liverpool Alisson Becker Neither came for the ball nor stayed in position for Gabriel’s goal, for which he will be disappointed. 7 Ibrahima Konate Lost Gabriel for Arsenal’s …

Chelsea vs Arsenal: Arteta cautious on Saka, Saliba fitness for Premier League clash against Blues
1 year, 2 months ago

Chelsea vs Arsenal: Arteta cautious on Saka, Saliba fitness for Premier League clash against Blues

The Hindu  

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta gave few clues on Friday as to whether Bukayo Saka and William Saliba have recovered from injury to face Chelsea in the Premier League this weekend and will assess them in their final training session. Saka did not join England for October’s fixtures after picking up an injury in its Champions League defeat by Lens, which …

Saliba signs new long-term contract at Arsenal
1 year, 5 months ago

Saliba signs new long-term contract at Arsenal

The Hindu  

William Saliba has committed his future to Arsenal after signing a new long-term deal with the Gunners on Friday. The French centre-back, who was an integral part of Arsenal’s unexpected challenge for the Premier League title last season, has reportedly agreed a four-year deal worth £10 million a season. Spain’s Azpilicueta joins Atletico Madrid as free agent Indeed, it was …

Arsenal is Set for Some Shocking Transfers as Bayern Munich Make a Bold William Saliba Call
1 year, 6 months ago

Arsenal is Set for Some Shocking Transfers as Bayern Munich Make a Bold William Saliba Call

News 18  

Mikel Arteta is keen to transform Arsenal’s midfield for the next season completely. This can only be seen as a boost for Arsenal since Bayern might now refrain from making William Saliba their big-money move. William Saliba had a small stint at the French club Marseille before returning to Arsenal ahead of the 2022-23 season. BBC even went on to …

Salah ‘devastated’ as Liverpool miss out on Champions League
1 year, 6 months ago

Salah ‘devastated’ as Liverpool miss out on Champions League

The Hindu  

Mohamed Salah said there was “no excuse” for Liverpool’s failure to qualify for the Champions League for the first time in seven seasons after Manchester United secured the final place in the Premier League top four on Thursday. United’s 4-1 win over Chelsea ensured the Red Devils will join Manchester City, Arsenal and Newcastle as England’s representatives in Europe’s elite …

Premier League: Salah strike fires Liverpool to 1-0 win over Brentford
1 year, 7 months ago

Premier League: Salah strike fires Liverpool to 1-0 win over Brentford

The Hindu  

An early goal by Mohamed Salah was enough to give Liverpool a 1-0 Premier League win over Brentford on Saturday that keeps the pressure on fierce rivals Manchester United in the hunt for Champions League football next season. Liverpool’s sixth league win in a row left the Merseysiders in fifth spot on 62 points, one behind fourth-placed United, but the …

Arsenal defender William Saliba to be assessed ahead of Crystal Palace game
1 year, 9 months ago

Arsenal defender William Saliba to be assessed ahead of Crystal Palace game

Daily Mail  

Arsenal are sweating on the fitness of defender William Saliba heading into Sunday's crucial clash with Crystal Palace. Tomiyasu is set to miss Sunday's game - the full back left the Emirates on crutches, having appeared to injured his knee in a nasty fall. Arsenal defender William Saliba will be assessed ahead of their trip to Crystal Palace Gunners boss …

Premier League: Arsenal have 'enough desire' to clinch title, says Arteta after Gunners' fifth win in a row
1 year, 11 months ago

Premier League: Arsenal have 'enough desire' to clinch title, says Arteta after Gunners' fifth win in a row

Firstpost  

Arsenal ended the year with a seven-point lead at the top of the Premier League table after a 4-2 win at Brighton, their fifth league win in a row. Brighton: Mikel Arteta said Arsenal’s 4-2 win at Brighton proved the Premier League leaders have the “desire” required to lift the title for the first time since 2004. Brighton substitute Evan …

POWER RANKINGS: Haaland returns to save Man City and Almiron scores again
2 years, 1 month ago

POWER RANKINGS: Haaland returns to save Man City and Almiron scores again

Daily Mail  

LAST WEEK'S TOP 10 1. With all that in mind, Sportsmail have brought you a Power Rankings table - listing the top 10 players in the Premier League following this weekend's action. Harry Kane - UP ONE Harry Kane keeps on producing for Tottenham despite his side's poor form, with the team now registering three losses in their last four …

Arteta urges Saliba to focus on himself amid Van Dijk comparisons
2 years, 2 months ago

Arteta urges Saliba to focus on himself amid Van Dijk comparisons

The Hindu  

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta hailed William Saliba’s quiet confidence to establish himself in the Premier League as the French centre-back’s performances have earned comparisons to Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk. He is Saliba, he’s no-one else and he needs to make his own career,” said Arteta on comparisons to how Van Dijk’s arrival at Liverpool in January 2018 transformed Jurgen Klopp’s …

Rio Ferdinand tells Arsenal fans to stop 'salivating' over William Saliba
2 years, 3 months ago

Rio Ferdinand tells Arsenal fans to stop 'salivating' over William Saliba

Daily Mail  

Rio Ferdinand has told Arsenal fans to stop 'salivating' over William Saliba and named four Premier League defenders who were better than the 21-year-old at his age. Rio Ferdinand has told Arsenal fans to stop 'salivating' over defender William Saliba Rashford's movement proved to be too much for the 21-year-old defender - who was caught on the counter for United's …

Rio Ferdinand shuts downs comparisons with William Saliba as he urges pundits to 'give him time'
2 years, 4 months ago

Rio Ferdinand shuts downs comparisons with William Saliba as he urges pundits to 'give him time'

Daily Mail  

Rio Ferdinand has responded to recent comparisons with Arsenal's William Saliba, describing the links as 'madness'. Rio Ferdinand has dismissed comparisons with William Saliba, describing them as 'madness' Ferdinand said: 'How many Premier League games has he played. The 21-year-old centre-back has impressed Arsenal fans with his displays so far this season Last season he won Young Player of the …

Liverpool vs Real Madrid: Mohamed Salah eyes revenge in Champions League final
2 years, 6 months ago

Liverpool vs Real Madrid: Mohamed Salah eyes revenge in Champions League final

The Hindu  

“We have a score to settle,” Mohamed Salah posted on social media moments after Real Madrid set up a re-match with Liverpool in Saturday’s Champions League final. “I was like: ‘We cannot lose this way.’ I never felt that feeling before in football, especially the first Champions League for all of us.” Salah made amends 12 months later, scoring a …

Champions League: Mohamed Salah on revenge mission in final
2 years, 6 months ago

Champions League: Mohamed Salah on revenge mission in final

Firstpost  

Salah clearly hasn’t forgotten that painful moment when he tussled with Sergio Ramos and landed heavily on the ground, dislocating his left shoulder in the 2018 final against Real Madrid in Kyiv. Was there a preference, Salah was asked minutes after Liverpool reached the Champions League final three weeks ago, over which team he faced in the title match in …

Liverpool won't take risks with Salah despite Golden Boot race
2 years, 7 months ago

Liverpool won't take risks with Salah despite Golden Boot race

The Hindu  

Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp said he would like to call upon Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk and Fabinho for Sunday's crunch Premier League clash against Wolverhampton Wanderers but added he was unsure if they would be fit in time. Liverpool needs to beat Wolves at Anfield on the final day and hope Manchester City drops points against Aston Villa to …

If Jurgen Klopp wanted someone to be in form to face Villarreal, it is Mo Salah: David James
2 years, 7 months ago

If Jurgen Klopp wanted someone to be in form to face Villarreal, it is Mo Salah: David James

Firstpost  

Liverpool will take on a resolute Villarreal, who have already bundled out Juventus and Bayern Munich, in the Champions League semi-finals. On Wednesday, Liverpool would be hopeful of taking a sizeable lead over another Spanish side in Villarreal in Europe’s elite competition. But when you look at Unai Emery, you look at Villarreal, you’re not looking at a financial powerhouse …

William Saliba admits being dropped to Arsenal's Under-23s by Mikel Arteta felt like a 'good slap'
2 years, 10 months ago

William Saliba admits being dropped to Arsenal's Under-23s by Mikel Arteta felt like a 'good slap'

Daily Mail  

William Saliba has revealed he respects Mikel Arteta's call to cut him out of Arsenal's first team plans without playing a game - but admits being dropped to the club's Under-23s team was a 'good slap'. William Saliba admits that being asked to play in Arsenal's U23s felt like a 'good slap' Saliba joined Arsenal for £25million in 2019 but …

Salah steers Liverpool to 5-0 win over woeful Watford
3 years, 2 months ago

Salah steers Liverpool to 5-0 win over woeful Watford

The Hindu  

Mohamed Salah set up Sadio Mane's 100th Premier League goal and scored a brilliant goal of his own, while Roberto Firmino bagged a hat-trick as Liverpool reclaimed the top spot with a 5-0 win over Watford in Claudio Ranieri's first game in charge. Firmino may have walked away with the match ball, but it was Salah that took the breath …

Arsenal defender Saliba joins Nice on loan for rest of season
3 years, 11 months ago

Arsenal defender Saliba joins Nice on loan for rest of season

The Hindu  

Arsenal has loaned centre back William Saliba to French Ligue 1 side OGC Nice for the rest of the season in a bid to give him more playing time, the Premier League club announced on Monday. Saliba, who was signed by Arsenal in July 2019 for about 27 million pounds, spent last season on loan at St Etienne and has …

French youth coach heaps praise on William Saliba and claims defender has Raphael Varane's 'speed'
4 years, 3 months ago

French youth coach heaps praise on William Saliba and claims defender has Raphael Varane's 'speed'

Daily Mail  

France youth coach Jean-Luc Vannuchi has described Arsenal defender William Saliba as a 'monster' and compared him to Virgil van Dijk and Raphael Varane. The 19-year-old central defender was immediately made captain of France's under-18 side after his call-up in 2018, and coach Vanucchi immediately identified Saliba as the best player in the squad. France youth coach Jean-Luc Vannuchi has …

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