SALIBA STUNNED – ARSENAL DEFENDER REVEALS THE UNITED STAR WHO LEFT HIM SHOCKED AT OLD TRAFFORD
Breaking news from Old Trafford: Arsenal’s defensive rock, William Saliba, has openly admitted that one Manchester United player completely caught him off guard during Arsenal’s narrow 1-0 victory over the Red Devils.
Though the Gunners celebrated three valuable points, the French international confessed that his personal battle on the pitch was far more demanding than he had ever anticipated.
Speaking after the match, Saliba was strikingly honest about his experience.
“I have faced many great strikers and tricky wingers in my career, but today surprised me. I didn’t expect him to be this aggressive and difficult to handle. The way he turned me inside the box left me genuinely stunned,” Saliba admitted.
The man he was referring to was none other than Patrick Dorgu, Manchester United’s young Danish-Nigerian full-back who has recently joined the club.
Drafted into the starting eleven at a time when many questioned if he was prepared for such a high-stakes encounter, Dorgu rose to the occasion with a fearless display that rattled even a defender as composed and dominant as Saliba.
From the very first whistle, Dorgu showed no nerves. Instead, he played with purpose and intensity, pressing high, driving forward with the ball, and constantly testing Arsenal’s backline.
His pace, strength, and sharp movements forced Saliba into uncomfortable situations, something very few attackers manage to achieve.
The most memorable moment came when Dorgu, inside the penalty area, executed a sharp spin that left Saliba off-balance and nearly resulted in a goal. The Old Trafford crowd erupted, recognizing the brilliance of the youngster’s move.
Saliba later admitted that Dorgu was far from the kind of player he had expected when he saw the team sheet. “He’s young, but he’s already strong, quick, and relentless.
On the pitch, he gave me no time to relax, no space to breathe. Honestly, he shocked me with how good he was,” the Arsenal defender reflected.
Despite United’s disappointing loss, fans left Old Trafford buzzing with excitement about Dorgu’s performance.
Supporters hailed him as a hidden gem, with many on social media calling him the “spark United have been missing.”
His display not only won over the fans but also gave manager Ruben Amorim a rare positive to hold onto from an otherwise frustrating night.
Dorgu’s ability to unsettle one of Europe’s top defenders is a sign of his immense potential. If he can continue performing at this level, there is every chance he could establish himself as one of the breakout stars of the Premier League season.
Arsenal may have walked away with the points, but the headlines undeniably belong to Patrick Dorgu. For William Saliba, the verdict is clear: this young defender is no longer to be underestimated.
