MX23RW : Thursday, March 28 08:27:42| >> :60:2078:2078:

Martin Keown "baffled" by Arsenal's William Saliba treatment

Martin Keown
© Reuters
Arsenal legend Martin Keown claims that it is "bizarre" defender William Saliba has not made an appearance for the Gunners since arriving from Saint-Etienne.

Former Arsenal centre-back Martin Keown cannot understand why teenage centre-back William Saliba has not made an appearance for the Gunners yet.

The 19-year-old is yet to pull on the red and white jersey for a competitive fixture since arriving at the Emirates in the summer, with Saliba rejoining Saint-Etienne on loan for the 2019-20 campaign before coming to North London.

The Frenchman was being tipped to go out on loan again during the final few days of the most recent transfer window but ultimately remained at the Emirates, and Keown is confused as to why Saliba has not taken to the field under Mikel Arteta.

Speaking to talkSPORT, Keown said: "It's bizarre. We've just not seen the kid. You want to see him to see how he performs say in the Championship to see if he's good enough.

"I'm anxious to see. The feeling was that this was going to be the one. Gabriel has come in and been an outstanding signing.

"Maybe they feel he's too young and want him to go out to pastures new. To then loan him out when there was a real problem there last season seems a real mystery."

Arsenal's Premier League season continues on Saturday as they face a taxing trip to Manchester City following the international break.

ID:418292: cacheID:418292:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:restore:2303:
Restore Data
Share this article now:
Saint-Etienne defender William Saliba, on loan from Arsenal, pictured in February 2020
Read Next:
Martin Keown urges Arsenal fans not to expect too much from William Saliba
>
rhs 2.0
Today's games header
Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Arsenal28204470244664
2Liverpool28197265263964
3Manchester CityMan City28196363283563
4Aston Villa29175760421856
5Tottenham HotspurSpurs28165759421753
6Manchester UnitedMan Utd28152113939047
7West Ham UnitedWest Ham2912894650-444
8Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton2811985044642
9Wolverhampton WanderersWolves28125114244-241
10Newcastle UnitedNewcastle281241259481140
11Chelsea27116104745239
12Fulham29115134344-138
13Bournemouth2898114152-1135
14Crystal Palace2878133348-1529
15Brentford2975174154-1326
16Everton2887132939-1025
17Luton TownLuton2957174260-1822
18Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest2967163551-1621
19Burnley2945202963-3417
20Sheffield UnitedSheff Utd2835202474-5014


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after collecting the Golden Ball award on December 18, 2022Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!