Tag: William Saliba

William Saliba is an Arsenal defender.

The French defender arrived at Arsenal in 2019 from Saint-Étienne. Saliba was born on March 24, 2001.

LONDON, ENGLAND: Josh Nichols of Arsenal controls the ball during the Carabao Cup Third Round match between Arsenal and Bolton Wanderers at Emirates Stadium on September 25, 2024. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Who will Arsenal start in defence against Preston North End?

After further injuries to Arsenal's starting defensive options, Mikel Arteta now has to figure out a new back four for Wednesday's game against Preston North End.
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 27: Gabriel of Arsenal receives medical treatment after picking up an injury during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Liverpool FC at Emirates Stadium on October 27, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Arteta confirms good news on new injuries

Mikel Arteta provides crucial injury updates on Arsenal's squad ahead of the Carabao Cup tie against Preston. Key players like Gabriel and Odegaard make progress, while others face setbacks.
BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND: William Saliba of Arsenal leaves the pitch after receiving a red card, as Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal, gestures during the Premier League match between AFC Bournemouth and Arsenal FC at Vitality Stadium on October 19, 2024. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

David Raya questions Saliba’s red card ahead of Liverpool

David Raya questions William Saliba's red card during Arsenal's 2-01 defeat to Bournemouth, claiming it should have only been a yellow card, not a dismissal.
BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND: William Saliba of Arsenal leaves the pitch after receiving a red card, as Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal, gestures during the Premier League match between AFC Bournemouth and Arsenal FC at Vitality Stadium on October 19, 2024. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Arsenal put together William Saliba red card appeal video

Arsenal put together a video package for an appeal against William Saliba's red card before deciding not to submit it, according to a report.
LONDON, ENGLAND: Virgil Van Dijk supports an injured Alisson Becker of Liverpool before leaving the pitch during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace FC and Liverpool FC at Selhurst Park on October 05, 2024. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

Arsenal and Liverpool both battle injury problems

Liverpool's extensive injury list poses significant challenges ahead of their clash with Arsenal at the Emirates. Find out which key players are in doubt and how these absences could impact this crucial Premier League showdown.
LONDON, ENGLAND: Bukayo Saka celebrates scoring his goal during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD2 match between Arsenal FC and Paris Saint-Germain at on October 01, 2024. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Saka boost for Arsenal ahead of Liverpool?

Bukayo Saka could return to boost an injury-hit Arsenal for their crucial clash against Premier League leaders Liverpool. Will his comeback make the difference for Mikel Arteta’s side?
BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 19: William Saliba of Arsenal arrives at the stadium prior to the Premier League match between AFC Bournemouth and Arsenal FC at Vitality Stadium on October 19, 2024 in Bournemouth, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

Arsenal defends Saliba’s position amid Real Madrid interest

William Saliba remains committed to Arsenal despite Real Madrid interest, as Antonio Rudiger's comments spark speculation. Arsenal have no plans to let the 23-year-old defender leave
BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 19: William Saliba of Arsenal arrives at the stadium prior to the Premier League match between AFC Bournemouth and Arsenal FC at Vitality Stadium on October 19, 2024 in Bournemouth, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

Arsenal make William Saliba red card appeal decision

Arsenal decide not to appeal William Saliba's red card from the Bournemouth match, meaning he will miss the Liverpool game. Mikel Arteta confirms no appeal.
BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND: William Saliba of Arsenal leaves the pitch after receiving a red card, as Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal, gestures during the Premier League match between AFC Bournemouth and Arsenal FC at Vitality Stadium on October 19, 2024. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Are Arsenal now considering William Saliba appeal after Liverpool-Chelsea game?

Arsenal could reconsider their decision not to appeal William Saliba's red card, with Mikel Arteta hinting at a possible appeal after recent inconsistencies in refereeing.
BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND: William Saliba of Arsenal runs with the ball whilst under pressure from Evanilson of AFC Bournemouth (obscured) during the Premier League match between AFC Bournemouth and Arsenal FC at Vitality Stadium on October 19, 2024. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

Which matches will William Saliba miss through suspension?

William Saliba received a red card for Arsenal against Bournemouth on Saturday, and he's now set to serve a suspension for Mikel Arteta's side.
Howard Webb listens to an earpiece during Arsenal's match against Bournemouth (Image via Sky Sports)

Did Howard Webb influence VAR for Arsenal red card?

Howard Webb was caught on camera wearing an earpiece as William Saliba received a red card on Saturday, leading fans to wonder whether the two things were related.
Bukayo Saka in the Arsenal third kit for 2024/25 (Photo via Arsenal.com)

Bukayo Saka injury update

Mikel Arteta delivers the latest update on Bukayo Saka's hamstring injury after the winger missed the game against Bournemouth on Saturday
ROME, ITALY: Leandro Trossard of Belgium celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the UEFA Nations League 2024/25 League A Group A2 match between Italy and Belgium at Stadio Olimpico on October 10, 2024. (Photo by Emmanuele Ciancaglini/Getty Images)

October results for Arsenal’s 11 internationals

With the October international break now at an end, let's take a look at how Arsenal's 11 internationals got on.
France's William Saliba eyes the ball during the UEFA Euro 2024 Group D football match between Austria and France at the Duesseldorf Arena in Duesseldorf on June 17, 2024. (Photo by OZAN KOSE/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal duo slip up in Belgium-France clash

In an eventful match between France and Belgium, Arsenal's William Saliba conceded a penalty and Leandro Trossard wore the captain's armband, but Saliba ended up on the winning side.
ROME, ITALY: Leandro Trossard of Belgium looks on during the UEFA Nations League 2024/25 League A Group A2 match between Italy and Belgium at Stadio Olimpico on October 10, 2024. (Photo by Emmanuele Ciancaglini/Getty Images)

October fixtures & results for Arsenal’s 11 internationals

Arsenal received 11 call-ups for the October international break after a couple of withdrawals, let's have a look at how they're getting on.
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA: Gabriel Martinelli of Brazil scores the team's fourth penalty in the penalty shoot-out during the CONMEBOL Copa America 2024 quarterfinal match between Uruguay and Brazil at Allegiant Stadium on July 06, 2024. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

October fixture list for Arsenal’s 11 internationals

Arsenal have received 11 call-ups for the October international break, with a surprisingly large number of players either unavailable or left out.
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 01: Bradley Barcola of Paris Saint-Germain is challenged by William Saliba of Arsenal during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD2 match between Arsenal FC and Paris Saint-Germain at Emirates Stadium on October 01, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Latest on Saliba-Real Madrid links

William Saliba isn't on the way to Real Madrid despite Antonio Rudiger's recent comments about him, according to a report.
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 15: William Saliba of Arsenal celebrates at full-time during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur FC and Arsenal FC at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on September 15, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

Real Madrid star wants club to sign William Saliba

Real Madrid defender Antonio Rüdiger has praised Arsenal’s William Saliba, stating that he would sign him if given the chance. Could a transfer be on the horizon?
Jakub Kiwior and William Saliba in training with Arsenal (Photo via Arsenal.com)

Trusted journalist gives update on Saliba-PSG reports

William Saliba is happy at Arsenal and there's nothing in rumours that Paris Saint-Germain could make a move for him, according to a report.
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 28: Kai Havertz of Arsenal celebrates scoring his team's fourth goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Leicester City FC at Emirates Stadium on September 28, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

L’Equipe’s discuss Arsenal’s chances against PSG

L'Equipe analysed Arsenal's win over Leicester City, examining their attacking strengths and defensive weaknesses ahead of the upcoming Champions League tie with PSG.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 22: Josep Guardiola, Manager of Manchester City, reacts during the Premier League match between Manchester City FC and Arsenal FC at Etihad Stadium on September 22, 2024 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)

Guardiola admits Man City got lucky v Arsenal

Guardiola admits Manchester City got lucky against Arsenal as Mikel Arteta praises his team’s resilience, following a controversial Trossard red card in a 2-2 draw.
BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - AUGUST 24: William Saliba of Arsenal celebrates, after Thomas Partey of Arsenal (not pictured) scores his team's first goal during the Premier League match between Aston Villa FC and Arsenal FC at Villa Park on August 24, 2024 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Saliba explains why he’s not the world’s best defender – yet

William Saliba insists he can't be the best defender in the world until he wins some titles, despite his strong performances for Arsenal.
Tottenham Hotspur's Greek-Australian Head Coach Ange Postecoglou watches the players from the touchline during the English Premier League football match between Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, on September 15, 2024. (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Postecoglou responds to yet another Arsenal defeat: We held them well… until we didn’t

Ange Postecoglou responds to another defeat against Arsenal in the North London Derby, reflecting on Tottenham’s defensive struggles and failure to stop set-piece goals.
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 15: Gabriel of Arsenal celebrates victory after the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur FC and Arsenal FC at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on September 15, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Arsenal can’t stop winning at Tottenham [with goal]

Gabriel’s powerful header secured Arsenal’s third consecutive victory at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, continuing their dominance over their North London rivals.
Norway's midfielder #10 Martin Odegaard and Austria's defender #15 Philipp Lienhart vie for the ball during the UEFA Nations League, League B, Group B3 football match Norway vs Austria at the Ullevaal Stadium in Oslo, Norway on September 9, 2024. (Photo by Terje Pedersen / NTB / AFP) / Norway OUT (Photo by TERJE PEDERSEN/NTB/AFP via Getty Images)

How Arsenal’s 13 internationals got on in September

With the September international break coming to an end, let's take a look at how Arsenal's 13 call-ups got on.
Brazil's defender Gabriel Magalhaes controls the ball during the 2026 FIFA World Cup South American qualifiers football match between Brazil and Ecuador, at the Major Antônio Couto Pereira stadium in Curitiba, Brazil, on September 6, 2024. (Photo by MAURO PIMENTEL/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal September international results so far including 2 injuries

Arsenal received 13 call-ups for the September international break, and most of their fixtures have now been completed.
TOPSHOT - Italy's defender #05 Riccardo Calafiori heads the ball during the UEFA Nations League Group A2 football match between France and Italy at the Parc des Princes in Paris on September 6, 2024. (Photo by STEPHANE DE SAKUTIN / AFP) (Photo by STEPHANE DE SAKUTIN/AFP via Getty Images)

Italy manager gives Riccardo Calafiori injury update

Arsenal's Riccardo Calafiori expected to be fit for Spurs derby after an injury scare against France in the Nations League. Latest updates on his recovery.
TOPSHOT - Italy's defender #05 Riccardo Calafiori heads the ball during the UEFA Nations League Group A2 football match between France and Italy at the Parc des Princes in Paris on September 6, 2024. (Photo by STEPHANE DE SAKUTIN / AFP) (Photo by STEPHANE DE SAKUTIN/AFP via Getty Images)

Riccardo Calafiori picks up freak injury putting Spurs game in doubt

Arsenal's Riccardo Calafiori injured during Italy's 3-1 Nations League win over France, adding to the Gunners' defensive concerns ahead of the North London derby.
LONDON, ENGLAND: Bukayo Saka of Arsenal celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Wolverhampton Wanderers FC at Emirates Stadium on August 17, 2024. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Arsenal confirm August Player of the Month

Arsenal have confirmed that Bukayo Saka has won their August Player of the Month award.
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 31: Martin Odegaard of Arsenal hands the Captains armband to Bukayo Saka of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Brighton & Hove Albion FC at Emirates Stadium on August 31, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

4 Arsenal players & 2 ex-Gunners nominated for Ballon d’Or

Four Arsenal players have been nominated for the 2024 Men's Ballon d'Or, with the nominees confirmed on Wednesday night.
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 11: David Raya of Arsenal warms up prior to the pre-season friendly match between Arsenal and Olympique Lyonnais at Emirates Stadium on August 11, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)

3 Arsenal players make Premier League Team of the Month

Three Arsenal players have featured in WhoScored's Team of the Month for August, following the first three fixtures of the new Premier League campaign.
MUNICH, GERMANY: Kai Havertz of Germany celebrates scoring his team's third goal from the penalty-spot during the UEFA EURO 2024 group stage match between Germany and Scotland at Munich Football Arena on June 14, 2024. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images)

Fixture list for Arsenal’s 13 September internationals

Arsenal have received 13 call-ups for the September international break, with a number of their usual internationals left out for various reasons.
BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - AUGUST 24: Leandro Trossard of Arsenal celebrates scoring his team's first goal with teammates during the Premier League match between Aston Villa FC and Arsenal FC at Villa Park on August 24, 2024 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Arsenal take revenge with 2-0 win over Aston Villa

Arsenal avenged last season’s setbacks by defeating Aston Villa 2-0. Arteta’s men sealed a vital win with Trossard and Raya starring in a revenge-fuelled performance.
Arsenal's Dutch defender #12 Jurrien Timber (L) and Arsenal's English midfielder #07 Bukayo Saka (R) celebrate their win on the pitch after the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Wolverhampton Wanderers at the Emirates Stadium in London on August 17, 2024. Arsenal won the game 2-0. (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Arteta confirms doubt over Arsenal star for Aston Villa match

Arsenal's new signing Jurrien Timber is a doubt for the upcoming match against Aston Villa due to a minor injury, according to manager Mikel Arteta.
Arsenal players receive PFA Team of the Year awards (Photo via David Raya on Twitter)

5 Arsenal players share their reactions to PFA TOTY inclusions

Five Arsenal players have been named in the PFA Team of the Year for 2023/24, though Arsenal's nominees missed out on the Player and Young Player awards.
LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 14: Declan Rice of Arsenal shows appreciation to the fans following the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Aston Villa at Emirates Stadium on April 14, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Declan Rice reveals hilarious Arsenal nickname

Arsenal's Declan Rice embraces his new nickname, while teammates reveal their Olympic ambitions.
LONDON, ENGLAND: Riccardo Calafiori of Arsenal takes throw-in during the pre-season friendly match between Arsenal and Olympique Lyonnais at Emirates Stadium on August 11, 2024. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)

Arteta, Saliba, & Calafiori react to his Arsenal debut

Riccardo Calafiori made his first appearance in an Arsenal shirt on Sunday, and he and Mikel Arteta were pleased with the fan response to his debut.
Bukayo Saka and David Raya in training with Arsenal (Photo via Arsenal.com)

5 Arsenal players return to training pre-Leverkusen friendly

The last five Arsenal internationals have returned to training at London Colney, ahead of the Gunners' final two pre-season friendlies.
HAMBURG, GERMANY: William Saliba of France celebrates following the team's victory in the penalty shoot out during the UEFA EURO 2024 quarter-final match between Portugal and France at Volksparkstadion on July 05, 2024. (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images)

William Saliba’s Arsenal return date set

William Saliba is set to rejoin training with Arsenal this weekend, along with the returning Euro 2024 finalists.
England's Bukayo Saka kicks the ball and scores during the penalty shootout at the end of the UEFA Euro 2024 quarter-final football match between England and Switzerland at the Duesseldorf Arena in Duesseldorf on July 6, 2024. (Photo by Adrian DENNIS / AFP)

Saka, Rice, Raya: Arsenal training comeback date set

Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka, Aaron Ramsdale, and David Raya are all set to return to training this weekend, according to Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta.