THE GIANT: William Saliba’s Stellar Performance Against Brighton as Arteta Defends Underrated Gabrie

Gunners Resume Winning Streak in the Premier League with Goals from Gabriel Jesus and Kai Havertz, Dominating Brighton. In a day of complete dominance over Brighton, Arsenal returned to their winning ways in the Premier League, thanks to two goals scored by Gabriel Jesus and Kai Havertz.

During Arsenal’s journey towards the top of the table, William Saliba has emerged as a superstar, playing a full 90 minutes with impressive statistics. He showcased his accuracy with a passing rate of 97%, completing all three long passes and two accurate tackles, interceptions, and clearances. Saliba also won 10 ball recoveries, triumphed in 50% of duals, and boasted a 100% aerial duel success rate. Notably, he committed no fouls and was not dribbled past throughout the game.

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On the other hand, Saliba’s defensive partner, Gabriel, has often been underrated. However, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has consistently praised Gabriel’s contributions. Arteta emphasized, “I hope he isn’t undervalued, certainly not by this team or by me. I understand Gabriel’s value, what he brings to the team, and his dedication to defensive duties in keeping the clean sheet and being present in all situations.”

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Gabriel’s exceptional communication with the backline is truly remarkable. Today, Arsenal demonstrated this to great effect against a team that had scored in 32 consecutive Premier League matches. The team’s performance deserves significant praise.

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Addressing the rumors surrounding Gabriel’s future in the summer, Arteta stated, “From my perspective, there is no uncertainty because I want him to stay.” This statement solidifies Arteta’s desire to retain Gabriel in the Arsenal squad and highlights the defender’s importance to the team’s future success.

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