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Arsenal and France defender William Saliba has proven to be a key player under Mikel Arteta this season after he returned from a successful loan spell with ...

"He's now one of the best defenders in the Premier League, that's for sure. However, former Arsenal and France star Emmanuel Petit has praised William Saliba ahead of England's clash against Les Bleus in the World Cup quarter-final tonight. [Saliba this season and integrate him ](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/news/arsenal-retro-kit-saliba-nketiah-25652544)into the Arsenal defence, moving Ben White out to right-back. He already seems very mature and very calm in his game." William Saliba has been a revelation in defence for Arsenal since returning to the Emirates Stadium ahead of the 2022/23 campaign. The reigning world champions are hoping to retain the iconic trophy as they take on England in the quarter-finals tonight.