Saliba went straight into the Gunners' backline at the start of the season after returning from his loan spell with Marseille and has been one of the team's standout performers in the opening weeks of the campaign.

This has led to some fans and pundits, including Jamie Carragher, comparing Saliba to van Dijk. The two centre-backs are due to face each other on Sunday when Arsenal take on Liverpool, and Arteta was asked at his pre-match press conference whether the Frenchman could reach van Dijk's level.

William Saliba has started the season strongly at the heart of Arsenal's defence

He has been compared to Virgil van Dijk after slotting into Arsenal's defence seamlessly

'I'm really happy with where he is at the moment. He's Saliba, he's no one else and he needs to make his own career,' Arteta replied.

Saliba has helped Arsenal keep three clean sheets in their first eight league games, leaving them a point clear of Manchester City at the top of the table.

He has also scored twice to show that he is a threat in the opposition box as well.

When asked what had impressed him most about Saliba this season, backlink programı Arteta responded: 'I think the way he has established himself, the composure and leadership he has shown on the pitch. 

'And that it is done in such a natural way without the flashy lights, just being himself, be very quiet and at the same time very confident.'

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has rejected comparisons between Saliba and van Dijk

Arsenal beat Tottenham in the north London derby last weekend, prompting former manager Arsene Wenger to claim that his old club should now be considered second-favourites for the title behind Manchester City. 

Wenger also added that he believes Arsenal have a 'good chance' of winning the league for backlink programı the first time since 2004.

Arteta appreciates the support from the club legend, and backlink yazılımı is hopeful his Arsenal side can prove Wenger right. 

'It's great that people who love the club so much and know the club so well have such an opinion about it.

The South Sydney centre will make his Australian debut on the wing on Friday (early Saturday AEDT) in the Kangaroos' second group game where victory will ensure their passage to the quarter-finals.

But right up until the day of the NRL grand final, Graham was preparing to commit to the Scots due to his father Stewart being a Celtic-supporting Glaswegian.

"It's funny how it turned out," Graham said.

"Dad is all for it. It would have been a proud moment for him to see me play for Scotland but he knows this is the pinnacle of our game.

"If you talk to him you probably wouldn't understand backlink botu him, I'm always having to translate even more.

"He was completely supportive of where my allegiance lies.

"He was probably more shocked than I was, he was happy as long as I wasn't playing for England."

Scotland could with a player of Graham's calibre right now.

The Bravehearts were one of the surprises of the 2013 tournament but since securing an historic draw in the 2016 Four Nations against the Kiwis have fallen in standing.

They were beaten in their opening game against Italy and face an fight to pick up a win in this year's tournament.

But Graham could also have been lining up for England at this World Cup as his mother Lisa hails from Coventry.

Former national team coach Wayne Bennett spent some time trying to persuade him to commit when they were both at South Sydney.

"I was never going to make any decisions that would rule that (playing for Australia) out," Graham said.

"He (Wayne) was whispering in my ear and so was big Sam (Burgess). But Australia is my country and I can't wait to represent it."

Graham faces an intense battle to get into Mal Meninga's side with the immense strength in depth across the backline.

He has had to make do with a wing spot with Jack Wighton and fellow debutant Matt Burton preferred in the centres.

"I'm definitely confident in my abilities to crack into the team, it's all about who performs best and Mal has made that clear," he said.

"My focus is on going out there and putting my best foot forward and forcing my way into the team.

"With a team like this it doesn't matter (whether I play wing or centre) with the quality of players around, you slot in and do your job it's just like clockwork."

The South Sydney centre will make his Australian debut on the wing on Friday (early Saturday AEDT) in the Kangaroos' second group game where victory will ensure their passage to the quarter-finals.

But right up until the day of the NRL grand final, Graham was preparing to commit to the Scots due to his father Stewart being a Celtic-supporting Glaswegian.

"It's funny how it turned out," Graham said.

"Dad is all for it. It would have been a proud moment for him to see me play for Scotland but he knows this is the pinnacle of our game.

"If you talk to him you probably wouldn't understand backlink botu him, I'm always having to translate even more.

"He was completely supportive of where my allegiance lies.

"He was probably more shocked than I was, he was happy as long as I wasn't playing for England."

Scotland could with a player of Graham's calibre right now.

The Bravehearts were one of the surprises of the 2013 tournament but since securing an historic draw in the 2016 Four Nations against the Kiwis have fallen in standing.

They were beaten in their opening game against Italy and face an fight to pick up a win in this year's tournament.

But Graham could also have been lining up for England at this World Cup as his mother Lisa hails from Coventry.

Former national team coach Wayne Bennett spent some time trying to persuade him to commit when they were both at South Sydney.

"I was never going to make any decisions that would rule that (playing for Australia) out," Graham said.

"He (Wayne) was whispering in my ear and so was big Sam (Burgess). But Australia is my country and I can't wait to represent it."

Graham faces an intense battle to get into Mal Meninga's side with the immense strength in depth across the backline.

He has had to make do with a wing spot with Jack Wighton and fellow debutant Matt Burton preferred in the centres.

"I'm definitely confident in my abilities to crack into the team, it's all about who performs best and Mal has made that clear," he said.

"My focus is on going out there and putting my best foot forward and forcing my way into the team.

"With a team like this it doesn't matter (whether I play wing or centre) with the quality of players around, you slot in and do your job it's just like clockwork."