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Hits and misses: Could Konsa hold off Saliba’s return?

Sky Sports football writers analyse Friday and Saturdays Premier League action as Ezri Konsa shows why he can keep William Saliba out of Arsenals line-up on his return; Toothless Spurs show why theyre not back yet and why Coventry have…

Published: Saturday, 7 November 2026 at 8:20 PM
Hits and misses: Could Konsa hold off Saliba’s return?
Key Things to Know
  • Sky Sports argues Ezri Konsa's defensive form could keep William Saliba out of Arsenal's starting lineup.
  • Konsa won all seven duels and completed 51 of 53 passes in Arsenal's 1-0 victory against Hull.
  • William Saliba is scheduled to build fitness by playing for Arsenal's Under-21 side on Sunday.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Sky Sports' Nick Wright suggests Ezri Konsa's strong form could keep William Saliba out of Arsenal's starting lineup following Arsenal's 1-0 win over Hull City. Martin Odegaard scored the winning goal, while Konsa won all seven of his duels and completed 51 of 53 passes alongside Gabriel. The performance marked Arsenal's seventh Premier League clean sheet in 10 matches, extending their streak without conceding in the league to 444 minutes.

Saliba is set to build match fitness with Arsenal's Under-21s on Sunday ahead of a potential first-team return. Elsewhere across the weekend's action, Leeds defeated Tottenham 1-0, Everton beat Coventry 3-1 behind a Thierno Barry brace, and Newcastle secured a 1-1 draw against Fulham.

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