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'Die on the pitch!' - Saliba's message to struggling Arsenal team-mates

William Saliba has issued a rallying cry to his Arsenal teammates, urging them to show total commitment as the Premier League title race enters its final five weeks. Following back-to-back defeats that saw a significant lead evaporate, the Frenchman insists the squad must embrace the pressure to avoid another second-place finish at the Emirates Stadium.

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Man Utd staff think Yoro-Heaven can 'be as good as Gabriel & Saliba'

Certain staff members within Manchester United are hailing the potential of Leny Yoro and Ayden Heaven, suggesting that the duo can be "as good as" Arsenal’s elite pairing of Gabriel and William Saliba. As the club nears Champions League qualification under Michael Carrick, Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his leadership team are simultaneously plotting a move for Tottenham’s Micky van de Ven to bolster the backline.

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Arteta defends Arsenal stars after 11 international withdrawals

Mikel Arteta has hit back at suggestions that Arsenal players have prioritised club over country after a staggering 11 members of his squad withdrew from international duty. The Gunners boss insists that the medical decisions were necessary and the club maintains a transparent relationship with national team managers, including England's Thomas Tuchel.

Saliba withdraws from France squad after Carabao Cup final loss

Arsenal defender William Saliba has officially withdrawn from the France squad for their upcoming friendly fixtures in the United States. The 24-year-old was forced to pull out just 24 hours after playing the full 90 minutes in the Gunners' Carabao Cup final defeat at Wembley. Consequently, Crystal Palace centre-back Maxence Lacroix has been handed his maiden senior call-up to replace the injured star.

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Arsenal welcome back key trio ahead of Leverkusen clash

Arsenal have received a significant triple fitness boost ahead of their Champions League round-of-16 first-leg encounter against Bayer Leverkusen. Key defensive and attacking figures were spotted during the club's final training session before they departed for Germany. While Mikel Arteta still faces some notable absences, the return of this influential trio strengthens the Gunners' hand for a crucial European away leg.

Is Saliba underrated? Keown praises Arsenal's 'night watchman'

Arsenal icon Martin Keown has hailed the impact of William Saliba this season as the Gunners go in search of their first Premier League title since 2004. Saliba broke into the Arsenal first-team squad in 2022 following a series of loans back in his native France, and has since announced himself as one of the world's best centre-backs.

Dead balls = dead boring! Beautiful game faces bleak future

Arsenal restored their five-point lead over Manchester City at the top of the Premier League with a tense 2-1 victory over 10-man Chelsea on Sunday. The Gunners scored all three goals at the Emirates from set-pieces, with William Saliba and Jurrien Timber netting either side of Piero Hincapie deflecting a Reece James corner into his own net.

'Set-Piece FC' strike again! Arsenal stay on title track

There's just no stopping Set-piece FC! Arsenal performed poorly in Sunday's crucial Premier League clash with Chelsea at the Emirates, but still managed to eke out a vital 2-1 victory over the 10-man Blues that moves them five points clear of Manchester City at the top of the Premier League.

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Nwaneri reveals which Arsenal player told him to join Marseille

Ethan Nwaneri has revealed which Arsenal player told him to join Marseille. The teenager has arrived in the south of France to complete his loan move to the Ligue 1 giants for the second half of the season in a bid to garner regular minutes. Nwaneri has struggled for action under Mikel Arteta having dropped down the pecking order for the north London side.

A different ball game! Arsenal's Rice & Saliba join Van Dijk at NBA game

The O2 Arena was packed with Premier League royalty this week as the NBA returned to London for a heavyweight clash between the Memphis Grizzlies and Orlando Magic. Arsenal duo Declan Rice and William Saliba were joined by Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk courtside, while legends Thierry Henry and Marcelo added global stardust to a night where football met basketball in the capital.

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Saliba dares Arsenal to win the quadruple this season

William Saliba has called on Arsenal to end their trophy drought in style by pushing hard to win an unprecedented quadruple this season. The Gunners are currently well-poised in their pursuit of a first piece of silverware since the 2019-20 season, with the France international insisting he and his team-mates are good enough to claim all four trophies in 2025-26.

Arsenal warned they face bleak Kane scenario with Saliba

Arsenal have been warned that they face the threat of enduring a bleak Harry Kane-esque scenario if major silverware is not captured soon. The Gunners have remained in contention for top honours across recent seasons, only to be left empty-handed. Frank Leboeuf has told GOAL why that lack of tangible success could lead the likes of William Saliba to explore transfer opportunities elsewhere.

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Saliba forced to 'modify his running' after ankle injury

William Saliba has been forced to "modify his running" after the ankle injury as Mikel Arteta revealed a potential comeback date for the Arsenal defender. The Frenchman has missed the club’s last four matches after completing 90 minutes in the 2-0 win over Bayern Munich in late November, and what was initially described as a “minor” setback has evolved into a more serious situation.

Saliba hails mastermind behind Arsenal's defensive dominance

William Saliba has hailed the impact of new first-team coach Gabriel Heinze, as the former Manchester United defender is the mastermind behind Arsenal's defensive dominance under Mikel Arteta. Heinze, who joined Mikel Arteta’s staff in July, has quickly become a driving force behind a Gunners side that have conceded just seven goals in 14 Premier League matches; the best defensive record in the division.

Saliba & Trossard major doubts for Arsenal's derby clash with Brentford

Mikel Arteta has confirmed that William Saliba and Leandro Trossard are major doubts for a London derby meeting with Brentford on Wednesday night. Both players missed the Gunners' 1-1 draw with Chelsea at the weekend. Arteta also delivered updates on Kai Havertz and Gabriel Magalhaes as they remain in the treatment room with more serious knocks.

Saliba absent from Arsenal squad to face Chelsea in shock blow

William Saliba will not play for Arsenal against Chelsea in a top of the table clash on Sunday afternoon. The defender picked up a knock in training and will not be fit enough to play for the Gunners at Stamford Bridge. With Gabriel also out injured, Mikel Arteta has entrusted Pierro Hincapie and Christhian Mosquera as his centre-half pairing for the London derby.

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: Bruno Fernandes is a central attacking midfielder by nature, although he has also played as a second striker or in a deeper playmaking position in the midfielder. On many occasions at Manchester United, Erik ten Hag has also used him out wide on the right due to his crossing ability.
: Bruno Fernandes was born in Maia, in the Porto Metropolitan Area, Portugal.
: Bruno Fernandes wears the No. 8 jersey at Manchester United, previously worn by players like Wayne Rooney and Juan Mata.
: Bruno Fernandes stands at 1.79m (5ft 10in), and is one of the most prolific goalscoring and chance-creating midfielders in the Premier League.
: Bruno Fernandes weighs 69kg (152 lbs). He is an excellent presser when the opposition is in their first phase of build-up, and is also an ever-reliable player when it comes to set pieces.
: Bruno Fernandes' first club during his childhood was local outfit Infesta. He joined Boavista in 2004, where he spent most of his youth career. Interestingly, he was offered a chance to join Porto's youth academy, but instead decided to join their rivals.
: Bruno Fernandes and his wife Ana Pinho have two children - a daughter named Matilde and a son named Goncalo.
: Bruno Fernandes is married to childhood sweetheart Ana Pinho. The duo exchanged vows in 2015.

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