Saliba headed home from Leandro Trossard’s corner kick just minutes after Burnley equalised through Josh Brownhill.
Saliba has been excellent since returning to north London in 2022, and he’s established himself as one of the best defenders in the world.
But, at 6ft4, he’s yet to impose himself regularly in the opposition’s box. However, Arteta clearly wants more from the taller and more physical players in his squad, including Saliba.
‘‘We are big lads! Willy is a real presence but he hasn’t showed yet that skill consistently and we are really working with him because he can be much more dominant, and the goal today is a real example of that,’’ said Arteta.
‘‘Credit to the coaches and to him as well for the work they are doing.
‘‘We are the team that generates the most set-pieces, teams are really low against us and preventing the spaces so it is a really good way for us to score goals as well.’’
