News about William Saliba

Rival fans predict Arsenal will 'BOTTLE' the Premier League title race again as club announce latest PRIME partnership ahead of weekend clash against Aston Villa

www.dailymail.co.uk, April 12, 2024
Rival football supporters have mocked Arsenal's latest partnership with popular drinks company PRIME by claiming the Gunners are going to 'bottle' the Premier League title race. Arsenal already have an existing sponsorship with PRIME and revealed a new exclusive edition of the drink with Gunners artwork featured on the bottle. Star defender William Saliba, Aaron Ramsdale and captain Martin Odegaard appeared alongside KSI in a photo sharing news of the new bottle.

The demise of 'the best player to walk through the doors' at Arsenal: How Charlie Patino went from scoring on his first team debut to heading for the Emirates exit at just 20

www.dailymail.co.uk, April 12, 2024
ISAAN KHAN: It was a cold afternoon on September 28 last year when I went down to Swansea Football Club to meet Charlie Patino. The diminutive midfielder was splayed out on a chair in the club dressing room, ready for his only interview since leaving Arsenal on loan in August. He was buoyant, for sure. Three assists and a goal in eight matches, seven of which were starts, had left the 20-year-old confident ­- and with his Gunners prospects on his mind for next summer, citing William Saliba's transition from being loaned out on three successive season to becoming an Arsenal mainstay.

Gabriel and William Saliba are given the second-lowest grade possible by German tabloid Bild after Arsenal's 2-2 draw with Bayern Munich... but which star is rated the BEST after Champions League clash?

www.dailymail.co.uk, April 10, 2024
Gabriel and Saliba were both handed a 'five' for their woes and misdemeanours as Arsenal surrendered their grip on the game and let an out-of-form Bayern capitalise. The former was beat to the ball by Serge Gnabry for Bayern's first goal before a controversial handball - which wasn't given - in the second half. Meanwhile, Saliba gave away the penalty that allowed Harry Kane to equalise for Bayern and fell short of his typical excellence.

Rio Ferdinand slams Arsenal's 'naivety' after blowing lead against Bayern Munich as Harry Kane and Serge Gnabry punish 'shattered' Gunners defenders

www.dailymail.co.uk, April 9, 2024
Rio Ferdinand criticised Arsenal's 'naivety' after Mikel Arteta's side let their one-goal lead slip against Bayern Munich in Tuesday's Champions League clash at the Emirates. Harry Kane punished a mistake by Gunners defender William Saliba after he tripped Leroy Sane in the box and Ferdinand was critical of Arsenal's defending in allowing the former Man City star to break into the box.

Harry Kane scores on his return to Arsenal as the Bayern Munich striker punishes William Saliba's mistake to set a new goalscoring record at the Emirates

www.dailymail.co.uk, April 9, 2024
Harry Kane wasted no time in scoring on his return to north London after giving Bayern Munich the lead from the penalty spot in Tuesday's Champions League encounter against Arsenal. The England captain made no mistake as he rolled the ball into the corner after sending David Raya the wrong way to score his 15th goal against Arsenal in 19 appearances.

CHRIS SUTTON'S KEY BATTLES: Gabriel and William Saliba must stop Harry Kane in his tracks, while Bukayo Saka will try to send Alphonso Davies into a spin as Arsenal host Bayern Munich

www.dailymail.co.uk, April 8, 2024
CHRIS SUTTON: Arsenal is hosting their biggest Champions League test to date after going to Berlin last year. Chris Sutton of Mail Sport has ruled on the three battles that could make the difference in the Champions League clash.

Despite their domestic difficulties, KEOWN TALKS TACTICS: Arsenal's communication must be seamless to handle Harry Kane... they cannot underestimate Bayern Munich and Thomas Tuchel

www.dailymail.co.uk, April 8, 2024
KEOWN TACTICS: Arsenal's Harry Kane will be a huge challenge, but they will have a concrete strategy for stopping him. We've seen in the Premier League how Gabriel Magalhaes and William Saliba aren't afraid to following their opposition striker if he falls into a deep position. In their weekend victory over Brighton, they had it on occasion. Bayern Munich also have so much energy among their attacking options, particularly Leroy Sane and Serge Gnabry, that Arsenal may reconsider using that tactic in these two legs.

Arsenal are no longer part of the Champions League, and OLIVER HOLT believes that after three consecutive losses against Bayern Munich, they should slay their tormentors

www.dailymail.co.uk, April 8, 2024
Arsenal has played Bayern Munich in the Champions League for the past three years, but the experience has been surprisingly sobering. Arsenal lost 5-1 in their most recent match, at the Emirates in March 2017. Arsenal defeated 5-1 at the Allianz Arena one month before that. Arsenal lost 5-1 when they met in November 2015 at the Allianz Arena. The German giants loom in Arsenal's most recent appearances in the tournament, where it seemed to have been their intention to act as second-round cannon fodder for the European elite.

Tottenham defender Micky van de Ven is as good as Arsenal's William Saliba, according to Jamie Redknapp, who insists that the Dutchman can imitate Liverpool hero Virgil van Dijk

www.dailymail.co.uk, April 7, 2024
Tottenham defender Micky van de Ven is as good as Arsenal centre-back William Saliba, according to Jamie Redknapp. Redknapp also said he was convinced that van de Ven, who was on the scoresheet in Tottenham's 3-1 victory over Nottingham Forest, might have resemble Liverpool star Virgil van Dijk. Since being plagued by a hamstring injury early in the season, Van de Ven has had an incredible first season at Tottenham Hotspur.

TALK TACTICS: Arsenal's centre back pair Gabriel and William Saliba have the right idea, and if they win the Premier League this year, they could be one of the best EVER, with a tonne of aggression, speed, and intelligence

www.dailymail.co.uk, April 5, 2024
TACTICS (KEOWN) TALKS: Arsenal's ride to Brighton on Saturday will be a must-win tie. It's no coincidence that they have conceded the fewest goals in the Premier League, while still scoring the most. It's a matter of a desire to shield one end of the pitch at the same time as they want to pose a threat at the other. Last weekend's 0-0 draw with Manchester City demonstrated just that.

Arsenal chief William Saliba says he "cannot be satisfied if we draw" after a 0-0 draw with Man City, as the Gunners star reveals which teammate 'helped me a lot" in the tense Etihad war

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 31, 2024
Following Arsenal's goalless draw with Manchester City in Sunday's top of the table match, Arsenal's William Saliba has said the Gunners' 'cannot be content.' Following a goalless ninety minutes, nothing could be separating the two title rivals at The Etihad Stadium, with the two teams being forced to divide the spoils. Arsenal is down two points from crashing Liverpool by two points at the top of the Premier League, with City a point behind in third position. Saliba was asked if he was happy with the game to Sky Sports, and the Frenchman admitted that it wasn't the result he was hoping for. We can't be happy when we draw, but it's okay,' Saliba said.

After the striker's big loss in a stalemate with Arsenal, Gary Neville jokes that Erling Haaland looked like he had 'never played football before.'

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 31, 2024
On Sunday, Man City was held to a draw by Arsenal, but they may have snatched the three points if Erling Haaland gave up his big chance in the second stage of the game. With Haaland well handled by William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhaes, it was a game of few openings. However, the striker did have a good view at goal in the 83rd minute but then completely fluffed his lines.

William Saliba, a French World Cup champion and 'best defender in the world,' praised SLAMS Didier Deschamps for snubbing Arsenal star and 'best defender in the world'

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 26, 2024
The 23-year-old has been one of Arsenal's top players this season, with the Gunners in contention to win both the Premier League and Champions League. Saliba was left on the bench by Deschamps for France's 2-0 loss to Germany on Saturday, with Dayot Upamecano and Benjamin Pavard starting in the heart of defense. Saliba has now played in just two of France's last 18 matches.

Didier Deschamps, the French manager, does not hold back in his critique of William Saliba, despite the fact that the Arsenal defender is not a regular starter for Les Bleus

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 25, 2024
The defender has had a fruitful season with Arsenal and played a key role in Mikel Arteta's Premier League campaign. However, his victories at Les Blues were a stark contrast to his teammates with Les Blues, with Dayot Upamecano, Ibrahima Konate, and Benjamin Pavard all favoured over him. Saliba was an unplanned replacement in France's 2-0 friendly loss to Germany over the weekend and has only played in two of his country's last 18 games. He may be in line to play against Chile on Tuesday in a rotated XI, but Deschamps has defended his decision to limit him to a bit-part role.

Arsenal loses 4-0 against QPR in a behind-doors friendly, with first-team stars Thomas Partey and Takehiro Tomiyasu in action ahead of their title match against Man City

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 22, 2024
Arsenal was thumped 4-0 by QPR in a behind-closed doors friendly on Thursday in a bruising loss for several of the club's main stars. Declan Rice, Aaron Ramsdale, and Bukayo Saka, who has since left the team due to illness, are among the Gunners' on England service, while seven others are out of place. Mikel Arteta and Co have just over a week of preparation time ahead of next Sunday's big clash against Manchester City in what might be a title-deciding match at the Etihad.

After making a big gaffe while trying to snap with Arsenal and France star William Saliba, a momentous moment man flops with him in a selfie with him

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 20, 2024
This morning, Arsenal defender William Saliba had a particularly amusing encounter with a French fan. As they brace for the 2024 Euros, the 22-year-old is now teaming up with the French national team in a flurry of friendlies against Germany and Chile. Here's a look at what happened during the awkward moment.

Arsenal may have been able to call up William Saliba for France's Olympics squad if he were to miss the start of next season.'

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 17, 2024
According to rumors, Arsenal may have turned down Thierry Henry's offer to select William Saliba for the France Olympic squad this summer. At the tournament in Paris, the Under 21 coach will lead Les Blues and will select an 18-man squad made up of three players over the age of 23. Kylian Mbappe, Olivier Giroud, and Antoine Griezmann have been selected to fill those positions, while Saliba has the ability to distinguish an Under 23 player.

Ben White has signed a new Arsenal contract until 2028, with the possibility of an additional year... as the defender explains the primary reason for his transfer to Emirates

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 14, 2024
When Arsenal asked Ben White for a single word to describe him, they replied, "warrior" was the most popular. 'Any team would like to have a Ben White on the team,' was Gabriel Martinelli's longer verdict. He may not be prone to smiling much, his serious demeanour a foil to others, but the defender's place in this squad is undeniable, as another vital cog of Arsenal's backline has been secured for another four years.

Following Arsenal's triumph over Porto on a penalty shootout win, fans applaud William Saliba's 'passion' during their wild celebrations.... since winning on a penalty shootout victory, France's defender is seen pumping his fists and pointing to the badge after last-16 victory

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 13, 2024
After his spirited celebrations on Tuesday night, Arsenal fans have lauded defender William Saliba. After a dramatic penalty shootout win over Porto and a 1-1 draw following extra time, the Gunners secured their spot in the Champions League quarter-finals. Porto's Wendell and Galeno, on Mikel Arteta's team, were both disqualified from the competition and, in turn, Arsenal progressed to the next round.

REVEALED: Arsenal players' dressing room notes on 'how playing at the Emirates makes them feel' are published by a fan - and William Saliba and Gabriel Martinelli have the same answer

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 11, 2024
Arsenal players' dressing room notes describing 'how playing in the Emirates makes them feel' have been posted online, with the hope of receiving accolades among fans. The image, which was shared on social media by a supporter, displayed a tactics board with an Arsenal player writing a word that sums up how they felt when playing at their home stadium, as well as their initials and squad number. The Gunners are currently in first place in the Premier League and are aiming for their first title since 2004, ahead of Liverpool and Man City, so it's no surprise that all of the words are hopeful.

ARSENAL PLAYER RATINGS: William Saliba was not up to his usual high standards, Bukayo Saka failed to make an impression in open play and Gabriel Martinelli was stunted out wide

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 21, 2024
Arsenal suffered a humiliating 1-0 loss to Porto in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie on Wednesday night, thanks to Galeno's spectacular stoppage-time winner. The Brazilian forward latched onto a loose ball before unleashing an inch-perfect finish from a distance that shocked David Raya. All ends up at the Estadio do Dragao. Mikel Arteta's team had been solid in the face of a difficult European assignment up to that point, Arsenal's first knockout game in the Champions League in seven years.

After Arsenal's 6-0 loss, David Moyes slammed WEAK West Ham, saying the defensive effort was the worst since his return and admits the Gunners should have scored more

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 11, 2024
ISAAN KHAN ATT THE LONDON STADIUM. David Moyes characterized West Ham's 6-0 humiliation by Arsenal as the club's worst defensive effort since his return to the club, as thousands of spectators were left at halftime. By the time, the Gunners were 4-0 up, thanks to goals from William Saliba, Bukayo Saka, Gabriel, and Leandro Trossard. And more goals after halftime from Saka and Declan Rice compounded the home team's misery.

Bukayo Saka's "elite mentality" has been lauded by Arsenal fans, who insists he is "not positive" he will be happy amid Arsenal's historic thrashing of West Ham

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 11, 2024
Bukayo Saka's fans have lauded him after he became Arsenal's youngest player in more than 40 years to reach 50 goals. William Saliba gave the Gunners the lead over West Ham, but Mikel Arteta's side was unstoppable in front of goal once the floodgates were opened. Saka reached the record from the penalty spot 41 minutes before Gabriel and Leandro Trossard made it 4-0 at the interval.

Declan Rice cracks a smile on the Arsenal bench as he talks about his thrilling match against West Ham after choosing not to celebrate against his former club

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 11, 2024
As Mikel Arteta's team defeated West Ham, Declan Rice shared a laugh with colleagues on the Arsenal bench. Before halftime at the London Stadium, William Saliba, Bukayo Saka, Gabriel, and Leandro Trossard all got on the scoresheet, with spectators erupting en masse during the interval. Saka added a second after the restart before Rice finished the game with an exciting finish outside the box, which put the hapless Hammers closer to injury.