With both clubs filled to the brim with impressive talent, we thought we'd create the ultimate combined XI out of the two in preparation for Sunday's Premier League festivities. Here's what we came up with.
GK - David Raya
David Raya points
While he's not been at Arsenal for very long, David Raya has immediately seized hold of the number-one spot for the club and is the best goalkeeper in north London right now. His time at Blackburn Rovers and Brentford saw the Spaniard emerge as a serious talent, and it's a little surprising it's taken this long for one of the Premier League's big boys to take a chance on him. He still has fierce competition from Aaron Ramsdale, but if the start of his career at the Gunners is anything to go by, he'll be the club's main man in between the sticks for the foreseeable future.
RB - Ben White
Ben White for Arsenal
Despite naturally being a centre-back, Ben White has spent large chunks of his Arsenal run at right-back, and it's a role he's more than made his own. The Englishman has thrived in the new position and is a regular in Mikel Arteta's side. The club's resurgence last year coincided with White's incredible form on the right side of the defence. Pedro Porro has had a decent start to the season so far for Spurs, but he's not quite good enough to earn a spot in this team over White.
CB - William Saliba
Arsenal-William-Saliba
Man, William Saliba is special, isn't he? After numerous loan spells away from Arsenal, the Frenchman finally joined up with the club and made his foray into the first team last season, and he hasn't looked back since. The 22-year-old has been nothing short of magnificent for Arteta's side, and they're clearly much stronger when he's involved. If the Gunners are to take another step forward this season, Saliba will almost certainly be playing a significant role at the back and there are few defenders in England right now better than him. He even showed off his sensational dribbling earlier this week in the Champions League.Postecoglou has gotten off to a fantastic start and Bissouma's work rate and incredible pressing in the middle of the park have played a major role in that. Injuries have held him back in the past, but if he can keep fit this year, he'll have a strong case for one of the best midfielders in England.
RW - Bukayo Saka
Arsenal's Bukayo Saka
Named England's best player for the second year in a row, Bukayo Saka has seemingly gone from strength to strength every single year following his Arsenal debut.
His lightning speed and silky footwork have made him a nightmare for defenders, and he is one of the very best young talents in the world. There are few wingers in England more important to their club than Saka and considering the fact he's only going to keep getting better, he could very well be the best winger in the world in the near future. Considering how important he is to the Gunners and the role he'll play in their potential success going forward, he has to be included here.Postecoglou has gotten off to a fantastic start and Bissouma's work rate and incredible pressing in the middle of the park have played a major role in that. Injuries have held him back in the past, but if he can keep fit this year, he'll have a strong case for one of the best midfielders in England.
RW - Bukayo Saka
Arsenal's Bukayo Saka
Named England's best player for the second year in a row, Bukayo Saka has seemingly gone from strength to strength every single year following his Arsenal debut. His lightning speed and silky footwork have made him a nightmare for defenders, and he is one of the very best young talents in the world. There are few wingers in England more important to their club than Saka and considering the fact he's only going to keep getting better, he could very well be the best winger in the world in the near future. Considering how important he is to the Gunners and the role he'll play in their potential success going forward, he has to be included here.
0 Comments