Mikel Arteta has revealed that Arsenal’s star performer William Saliba didn’t train for TEN days before the Brentford clash.
On Sunday afternoon, the French defender broke through with a well-placed header. send the Gunners on their way to a 3-0 victory over Thomas Frank’s side.
It was Saliba’s second Premier League goal having already netted during their 3-0 win at Bournemouth in August.
In addition to scoring the opener, the 21 year-old displayed outstanding defensive skills to keep his score. Ivan Toney, Brentford teammate at bay, something that’s even more impressive given his recent fitness issues.
Speaking after the match, Arteta explained: “He was superb.
“He hasn’t trained for ten days because he had some discomfort, but he comes in and competes like that.
“Not only the goal and his defending but he does the ugly part of thegame that people won’t recognise. He deserves credit.”
Saliba’s opener was followed up by Gabriel Jesus’ goalsFabio Vieira was the Gunners’ victor.
As a result, Arteta’s side will go into the international break in top spot in the top flight.
