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'He could be Arsenal's centre-back for the next 15 to 20 years': Cesc Fabregas and Rio Ferdinand heap praise on Gunners defender William Saliba, hailing his 'composure'... after the Frenchman dominates AGAIN in north London derby win over Tottenham

Cesc Fabregas and Rio Ferdinand heaped praise on William Saliba after the Arsenal defender impressed again during the Gunners' 3-1 win over Tottenham.

Arsenal signed Saliba for £27m back in 2019 after the Frenchman excelled as a youngster with Saint-Etienne.

However, he spent three successive seasons out on loan in France at Saint-Etienne, Nice and then Marseille last season, where he was voted Ligue 1 Young Player of the Year.

William Saliba impressed again during Arsenal's 3-1 win over Tottenham at the Emirates

William Saliba impressed again during Arsenal's 3-1 win over Tottenham at the Emirates

This meant that he had to wait three years for his Arsenal debut but Saliba has excelled since returning to the club.