Arsenal have now fallen short in two competitions (Picture: Getty)Mikel Arteta has been urged to drop star defender William Saliba as Arsenal’s season threatens to implode. The best way for Arsenal is for Calafiori to be allowed to play his best football. ‘I think he is going to be the best defender in the world,’ Ferdinand said on his YouTube channel last year. ‘Saliba will be the best defender in the world when Virgil van Dijk gives up that post. Whenever it’s going to be I don’t see anyone else taking over.’After facing Sporting in the Champions League, Arsenal resume their Premier League campaign after a one-month break against Bournemouth.

Source: Metro April 05, 2026 14:55 UTC