Arsenal secured a crucial victory against the Toffees at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday. However, despite their efforts, the Gunners fell short of being crowned Premier League champions.
With a resounding victory over West Ham United at the Etihad Stadium, Manchester City clinched their fourth consecutive Premier League title.
The North London club can still reflect on this campaign with a great sense of accomplishment. It is truly impressive that Mikel Arteta’s team managed to stay competitive with Manchester City until the very last game of the season.
The Spanish coach is eager to lead his team to even greater success in the upcoming season. Addressing the Emirates Stadium crowd following the victory against Everton, Arteta assured Arsenal fans of future triumphs.
Meanwhile, William Saliba achieved a significant milestone in his performance against the Toffees. According to journalist Sam Dean on X, the French centre-back achieved a remarkable feat by playing every minute of a Premier League season for Arsenal, a first for any outfield player.
In the 1989/90 season, Lee Dixon of Arsenal accomplished the impressive feat of playing every minute of a league campaign. This remarkable achievement occurred before the Premier League was established.
Saliba has been absolutely outstanding for Arsenal this season. Partnering with Gabriel Magalhaes in the heart of the Gunners’ defense, this 23-year-old player has consistently displayed excellent performances.
Arsenal showcased an exceptional defensive performance in the English top flight this season, allowing a mere 29 goals throughout the entire campaign. Saliba and Gabriel have proven themselves to be an exceptional centre-back partnership in the Premier League this season.
Saliba has proven himself in the important matches for Arsenal this season. He delivered outstanding performances in the Premier League while playing away against top teams like Manchester City, Liverpool, and Manchester United. Saliba’s performances have certainly boosted his reputation.
Arteta will be anxiously relying on the fitness and exceptional form of both the 13-cap France international and Gabriel in the upcoming season.
It’s great news for Arsenal that Saliba is capable of playing every minute of a league campaign. However, this might not be very encouraging for players like Jakub Kiwior, who still needs to prove himself as a centre-back for the Gunners.