LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 21: Aaron Ramsdale and Kai Havertz of Arsenal celebrate their team's victory after the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Arsenal FC at Selhurst Park on August 21, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
Crystal Palace 0-1 Arsenal: 3 talking points as Gunners grind it out win
William Saliba starred yet again. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
2. William Saliba a colossus in defence
This is something we already knew, right? William Saliba is the glue that makes this entire Arsenal side stick together, and at Selhurst Park, the Frenchman was at his best.
His distribution was once again on point, but it was his challenges and his last-ditch tackle, which saved a certain Palace goal, that highlighted yet another impressive outing from the defender.
Saliba was solid all night, and it is something that we have become accustomed to since his arrival back in north London.
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