7 non-negotiable starters for Arsenal vs Tottenham

5. William Saliba and Gabriel

William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhaes come as a pair. Since the start of last season, it has become impossible to speak about one without at least considering the other.

It was yet another defensively brilliant performance from William Saliba and Gabriel, who were heard roaring their trademark screams after each defensive involvement. In fairness, it was a quiet day at the office for the centre back pair and they will expect more challenges in this North London derby.

William Saliba and Gabriel have a great understanding of one another. This means that when one commits to a tackle, the other sits back, on the very unlikely challenge that the tackle fails. Oftentimes this season, it is Gabriel who lunges in, with Saliba mopping up.

Tottenham will be a different challenge to what they are used to, since the home side do not have an out-and-out centre forward, so they may be dealing with a fluid attack. Either way, Saliba and Gabriel WILL start.

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