They are unbelievable together – Ben White hails Arsenal’s centre-back pairing
William Saliba and Gabriel have impressed at the heart of the Gunners defence.
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Your support makes all the difference.Arsenal defender Ben White has hailed the influence centre-backs William Saliba and Gabriel are having on the Gunners’ season.
The form of the pair has helped Arsenal to the top of the table with the joint-best defensive record and although they did not manage to keep out Liverpool, with whom they share the record, the security they offered gave the visitors the confidence to take a positive approach in Saturday’s 1-1 draw at Anfield.
A week ago a struggling Manchester United side left Liverpool with a point after a dour defensive display in which the home side had 34 attempts on goal.
By contrast Arsenal restricted Liverpool to 13, the same as they had themselves.
“They are unbelievable together. They are so strong and powerful. They make it easier for everyone around them,” White said of the centre-back pair.
“They just don’t do too much wrong, do they? They are so consistent every game.
“No one is dominating them speed-wise or strength-wise. It’s hard for strikers to come up against and find anything positive to come out of the game.”
Arsenal also benefited from their willingness to take the game to Liverpool, who had won 11 in a row at home before the United draw.
“I think when you come here it’s so, so tough and to come away with a point is probably a positive,” added White.
“That’s what we have got now, we are such a positive team. We wanted to come here and win, and I think you see that from our performance.”