World Cup Defenders from the EPL| Unfiltered Soccer
Arsenal defensive partnership
Watching them week in week out, I own maybe this is blasphemous, I almost prefer Saliba to Gabriel. He just glides out of the back with the ball but is still a head-it-and-kick-it defender.
Cristian Romero leadership
I don't think Cristian Romero handles the chaos at Tottenham very well as the captain. He's a bit of a henchman—he's got to go in hard and physical and gets himself sent off, and I think that's not been the best for him this season.
Premier League player analysis
If you look across the Premier League, Gabriel is probably the best defender in the league.
Virgil van Dijk form
Virgil van Dijk is one of those players—he's the best in the world, but it comes quickly. You go from being that to all of a sudden, you're like, 'Well, he's been doing that for eight years. Is there still enough in the tank?'
Premier League player attributes
Micky van de Ven is the fastest human being in the Premier League. It's frightening.
Bruno Fernandes leadership
I think Bruno Fernandes has been exceptional. The fact that he has produced the way he's produced, that he handles himself with class week in, week out, and that he's willing to take on board the message of six different managers is brilliant.
Marc Guehi progression
Marc Guehi is one of these guys like, 'You're paying me to defend? I'm going to play well.' There's not a lot of flash with him. He's done well at every level he's been asked to perform at.
Jurrien Timber form
Jurrien Timber is one of the most important players on Arsenal and he's got this bravado and this pizzazz. He oozes class and confidence.
World Cup breakout stars
Daniel Munoz is underappreciated and all of a sudden he's just one of the top wingbacks in the league. If Colombia becomes the darlings and gets out of the group, he will be one of the guys who sparkles.