William Gallas believes that William Saliba is better equipped than Gabriel to face Erling Haaland.
Saliba has been one of Mikel Arteta’s most consistent players over the last year or so, while defender Gabriel also showed his talents.
Manchester City travel to Arsenal on Sunday as the two title challengers face off for the first time in the league this season, and with Haaland averaging a goal a game in the Premier League, he poses a serious threat.
Speaking to Gambling Zone, former Arsenal and Chelsea defender Gallas explained why he thinks the Frenchman is a better option than the Brazilian central defender.
He said: I think William Saliba would be better equipped at dealing with Erling Haaland if Arsenal were going to look to do something similar (to Wolves) and man-mark Haaland.
“Saliba can mark him properly. Saliba is calmer than Gabriel and, even if Haaland tries to get in his head and intimidate him, Saliba won’t listen.
“I think sometimes Gabriel is quite an emotional player and he can get nervous.”