Arteta has the best defence in England and Gabriel Magalhaes has been the standout performer this season, putting in colossal performances at the back. But tonight it was his defensive partner, William Saliba, who reminded fans just how talented he is both defensively and going forward.

Mikel Arteta has issued an update on the fitness of several first-team players, including William Saliba and Kai Havertz

Arsenal defender William Saliba was in love with what his former teammate did in an incredible moment for his new team.

Mosquera has walked into the Arsenal team with relative ease and ensured that when Saliba was absent, he wasn’t hugely missed. The way in which the young Spanish defender performed at Anfield on his first start in the 1-0 defeat at the start of the season spoke volumes.

Tarik Muharemovic has had an impressive half a season in the Serie A with Sassuolo and has already earned comparisons with William Saliba

After the obligatory team photo, Arsenal’s players sprang into their pre-match routine. There were stretches, high-fives and slaps to the back. The visit of Real Madrid sent a surge of adrenaline through the Emirates Stadium. In the stands and on the ...

Arsenal have been boosted by the return to fitness of William Saliba for tonight’s Carabao Cup semi-final first leg at Chelsea. The Gunners are away at Stamford Bridge in the first leg of the semi-final tie, looking to continue their charge in all four competitions.