Within the ranks of Arsenal, striker Gabriel Jesus has lauded his teammate William Saliba as an exceptionally talented player. Jesus emphasized the challenge of facing Saliba, describing him as extraordinarily sharp on the field. Throughout this season, Saliba has showcased his skills for Mikel Arteta's team, establishing a formidable defensive partnership alongside Gabriel Magalhaes. In anticipation of Arsenal's upcoming Premier League clash with Manchester United on Sunday, Jesus shared his thoughts on Saliba: "Challenging Saliba is no easy feat. While I have not encountered him in a competitive match, training sessions against him have proven tough due to his sharpness and solid defensive skills." Jesus continued, expressing his belief in Saliba's potential greatness: "With continue...

Arsenal's Paul Merson has voiced his surprise at Bukayo Saka not being included in the eight-man shortlist for the Premier League Player of the Season. While Saka's teammates Declan Rice and Martin Odegaard made it to the list, the talented winger was left out. Throughout the season, the 22-year-old showcased outstanding form under manager Mikel Arteta, scoring 16 goals and providing nine assists, playing a key role in Arsenal's title pursuit. Despite this, Saka did receive a nomination for Young Player of the Season. The shortlist included players like Declan Rice, Martin Odegaard, Phil Foden, Erling Haaland, Virgil van Dijk, Ollie Watkins, Cole Palmer, and Alexander Isak. On being asked about Saka's absence from the list, Merson commented during an interview with Sky Sports, stating, ...