"With just three goals conceded in their opening ten Premier League games and a current streak of seven games without conceding a goal in all competitions, Arsenal's defence has been at the core of their impressive start. Mikel Arteta's side currently sit six points clear at the top of the Premier League as they look to end a two-decade wait for the league title, while they have three out of three in the Champions League and have made it through to the quarter-final of the Carabao Cup."
"One of the first names on Arteta's teamsheet is defender William Saliba, who joined the club in 2019 and was ranked by FourFourTwo at No.2 in a list of the best centre-backs in the world earlier this year. Arsenal clearly realise how vital the 24-year-old is to their side and was handed a new long-term deal at the end of September, securing his future until 2030. What this has also done is ward off Real Madrid, who were linked with the France international back in the summer."
"Of course, it's always tempting when a club like that makes a move, he told French TV programme Telefoot, as relayed by Le10 Sport. But for me, (my desire) was to stay at Arsenal. First,"
Arsenal sit six points clear at the top of the Premier League and aim to end a 20-year title wait. The defence has conceded only three goals in ten league games and the team has recorded seven successive clean sheets in all competitions. Arsenal are unbeaten in the Champions League with three wins from three and have progressed to the Carabao Cup quarter-finals. Manager Mikel Arteta relies heavily on centre-back William Saliba, who joined in 2019 and signed a new contract through 2030. The new deal reportedly deterred Real Madrid, who had considered signing him in 2026, and Saliba expressed a desire to remain at Arsenal.
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