William Saliba's Impact at Arsenal
- William Saliba breaks Arsenal record as defender alongside Gabriel Malaghaes.
- The French defender is quickly accumulating Premier League wins.
- Saliba's partnership with Malaghaes has significantly boosted Arsenal's defensive performance.
Arsenal defender William Saliba has made history by becoming the fastest player to achieve 50 Premier League wins for the club. This milestone was reached following Arsenal's impressive 2-0 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers on the season's opening day at the Emirates Stadium. Goals from Bukayo Saka and Kai Havertz secured the win, while the Gunners' defense maintained a clean sheet, continuing their strong form from the previous season. Last season, Arsenal's backline recorded 18 clean sheets, the highest in the Premier League, contributing to a league-leading total of 28 victories. Saliba's rapid ascent to this record comes after his development during loan spells at Saint-Etienne, Nice, and Marseille, before becoming a key figure in Mikel Arteta's squad for the 2022/23 season. His 50 wins have been achieved in just 66 appearances, a feat that surpasses even the legendary Invincibles. In comparison, Nacho Monreal, who ranks second on the list, reached 50 wins in 70 matches, while Kolo Toure achieved the milestone in 72 games. Other notable players include Edu and Sol Campbell, who took 73 and 74 matches, respectively. Saliba's remarkable win percentage has raised hopes among fans that he can help lead Arsenal to their first Premier League title in over 20 years. As the season progresses, Saliba aims to maintain his winning form, with teammates Gabriel Jesus and Oleksandr Zinchenko also achieving 50 wins in 62 and 63 games, respectively, during their time at Manchester City.