William Saliba had more passes than entire Sheffield Utd team combined in Arsenal win

Arsenal picked up three key points in their bid for the Premier League title on Monday as the Gunners claimed a resounding 6-0 win over Sheffield United in a game they dominated from start to finish. 

This dominance of the London side over the Blades was reflected mainly from possession, as the home side could barely get a sniff of the ball no matter how much they pressed. In particular, the Gunners' victory left us with a curious statistic that perfectly reflects their impressive ability to keep the ball. 

Brazilian defender William Saliba had more completed passes (169) than the entire Sheffield United team combined (142), something Spanish coach Mikel Arteta praised in his post-match press conference.

"Good! We’re trying to improve in every phase of play, the chemistry of the players and the desire of the players to improve in every area," said the Spaniard.

 

March 4, 2024