Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta has lauded debutants William Saliba and Gabriel Jesus in the Gunners’ 2-0 win over Crystal Palace.
While Jesus terrorised the side of the Eagles’ defence with a threatening display, particularly in the first half, at the other end Saliba put in a commanding defensive display – having waited three years for his debut.
Saliba’s dominant showing saw the 21-year-old register a team-high seven clearances and win possession seven times, behind only Thomas Partey (eight).
Speaking after the game, Arteta discussed the merits of a partnership with Gabriel Magalhaes.
“You need the right balance,” the manager told Sky Sports.
“Physicality in this league is something that you cannot come short, because if you do, you’re going to be exposed, and you’re going to have to be able to deal with certain games and certain opponents, which demand so much in those aspects.
“The two, for their age, they’re really well built, and they give us a different edge, the same with Ben [White].
“That’s the resilience we need to win football matches and to see football matches through. We had some moments; you need your goalkeeper because, to be honest, they had the biggest chance in the game, the one against one, and Aaron [Ramsdale] did incredibly well.”
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