Newcastle 1-0 Arsenal – 3 talking points as Gunners’ unbeaten start comes to an end

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 4: A dejected Mikel Arteta the head coach / manager of Arsenal at full time after his teams 1-0 defeat during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Arsenal FC at St. James Park on November 4, 2023 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images)
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 4: A dejected Mikel Arteta the head coach / manager of Arsenal at full time after his teams 1-0 defeat during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Arsenal FC at St. James Park on November 4, 2023 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images) /
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NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 04: Anthony Gordon of Newcastle United battles for possession with William Saliba of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Arsenal FC at St. James Park on November 04, 2023 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 04: Anthony Gordon of Newcastle United battles for possession with William Saliba of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Arsenal FC at St. James Park on November 04, 2023 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images) /

William Saliba again world class

If you love watching defenders play at the top of their game, you won’t find more joy than seeing Saliba do his thing in the Premier League.

Perhaps Arsenal’s best in a tough environment, as he dealt well with most that was thrown his way, including a physical battle with Callum Wilson.

Another outstanding performance from the young Frenchman, as he should/could be considered the best central defender in the league.