Shearer: Saliba's commanding presence kept Man City quiet

In the Premier League’s biggest match of the season so far, William Saliba produced a dominant display as Arsenal beat Manchester City 1-0. 

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The centre-back stood up to the threat of Erling Haaland, who didn't manage a single shot in the match, while Man City only mustered four in total, their fewest under Pep Guardiola in the top flight.

As a result, Saliba earns a place in the Team of the Week selected by Alan Shearer, the competition's record goalscorer and Hall of Fame inductee.

Sam Johnstone (Crystal Palace)
“Made several key saves to keep his third straight clean sheet.”

Kieran Trippier (Newcastle)
“Another excellent showing. His free-kick helped create the first goal, before his superb cross set up Newcastle’s second.”

William Saliba (Arsenal)
“Brilliant performance. A commanding presence at the back as he kept Haaland and co quiet.”

Micky van de Ven (Spurs)
“What a signing he is proving to be! Tremendous in defence and scored the winner.”

Scott McTominay (Man Utd)
“Now that’s what you call an impact! Came on to score two stoppage-time goals and save Manchester United.”

Declan Rice (Arsenal)
“Proved his worth as a key summer signing with a big-match performance against the champions. He was solid from start to finish.”

Abdoulaye Doucoure (Everton)
“Ran the midfield and got into the box to score, wrapping up a much-needed first home win for Everton.”

James Maddison (Spurs)
“Spurs needed a moment of magic with 10 men, and Maddison provided it with a brilliant piece of skill.”

Mohamed Salah (Liverpool)
“A typically clinical display from the Egyptian in a brilliant match against Brighton.”

Alexander Isak (Newcastle)
“A threat throughout. Showed excellent reactions to score both of his goals.”

Raheem Sterling (Chelsea)
“Looked back to his very best. It’s no surprise he was at the heart of Chelsea’s impressive win.”

Manager: Mikel Arteta (Arsenal)
“His substitutions won the match as he finally got the better of Pep Guardiola in the Premier League.”

See: How Arteta finally got better of Guardiola