Mikel Arteta’s decision to not play Arsenal defender William Saliba has left club legend Martin Keown “baffled”. The Gunners have put in some strong defensive performances so far this season, letting in just five goals in six games across all competitions.
This has been achieved by defenders such as veteran David Luiz and new arrival Gabriel Magalhaes. But fans have surprised to see Saliba, who spent last season on loan at former club Saint-Etienne following a £27m transfer last summer.
It led to the 19-year-old being linked with another loan move away before a failed deadline-day move saw the centre-back remain in north London.
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