Saliba and Gabriel have been responsible for Arsenal being so good at the back and they were the best defence in Europe last season.
This weekend, the duo helped Arsenal to another clean-sheet against Tottenham, with Gabriel also getting the crucial goal.
Of course, both players are looking on top of their games right now and there’s even talk of Real Madrid being keen on Saliba right now.
Quite who the best of the pair is, is open to argument. But according to Jermaine Pennant, there’s only one winner.
William Saliba of Arsenal celebrates after scoring a goal to make it 1-0 with Gabriel Magalhaes of Arsenal during the pre-season friendly match b...
William Saliba better than Gabriel at Arsenal
Speaking on TalkSPORT about the Arsenal duo, Pennant was complimentary about both.
But when push comes to shove, there’s only one winner out of the pair, and that’s Saliba.
“Saliba is better on the ball. When you watch Arsenal play, he’s the one who’s kind of dictating the play. Gabriel can also do that, but Saliba is a lot better,” Pennant said.
“Saliba is a better one-on-one defender.
“If you are going to go up against anyone, you would rather Gabriel all day long, but what they both balance each other is that when it gets into the box, they are both just as good, as in, getting that block in, stopping the shots going, being there in the right time, being a nuisance.”
Gabriel and Saliba both get praise
Yesterday’s win at Tottenham was a prime example of just how good Saliba and Gabriel are and both were praised after the game.
Meanwhile, Saliba was lauded by Matt Upson for his contribution in the win as he once again showed his class.
All in all, it doesn’t really matter who is the best of the bunch if you are an Arsenal fan.
As long as these two keep playing as they are, then Arsenal won’t be far off the title.
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