Arsenal have some genuine superstars in their ranks, including one that Oleksandr Zinchenko has called a Rolls-Royce.
Mikel Arteta very nearly has all of the pieces of the puzzle at Arsenal. After signing Viktor Gyokeres and Martin Zubimendi, the Gunners’ starting XI is a frightening one this season.
But, as the new signings provide a new element of dynamism, it’s safe to say some of the existing players are what make Arsenal such a special side.
Some of whom have been doing it for years. That includes William Saliba.
William Saliba looking on during a game between Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain
Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images
Oleksandr Zinchenko on William Saliba
Saliba was included in the PFA Team of the Year, and took to Instagram to celebrate his inclusion. He wrote: ‘Always a pleasure to be included in the PFA Team of the Year.’
Oleksandr Zinchenko, among others, flooded the comments with the Ukrainian commenting ‘RR’ with a fire emoji, which of course, means ‘Rolls-Royce’.
Zinchenko calls Saliba a Rolls-Royce in Instagram comment
Calling someone a ‘Rolls Royce of a player’ means they are high-quality, reliable, and play with elegance and composure on the field, according to Google, that is.
A huge compliment, but one that certainly rings true. That is, of course, because Saliba has been doing it for years in the Premier League.
William Saliba in PFA Team of the Year three seasons running
Saliba is the only player to be named in the PFA PL TOTY in each of the last three seasons.
This puts him in some elite company in regard to Arsenal, with Robert Pires and Ashley Cole also included three times.
Player Number of inclusions
Kenny Sansom 7
Patrick Vieira 6
Thierry Henry 6
Tony Adams 4
David O’Leary 3
William Saliba 3
Robert Pires 3
Ashley Cole 3
Saliba will be a regular for Arsenal this season and will surely be looking to make it four in a row at the Emirates.