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Konsa Better Than Saliba?! Arsenal Continue To Annoy The Haters & Sunderland Plans ft James Green
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Sep 11, 202639:43
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Arsenal continue to grind out victories and annoy the haters, while attention now turns to Saturday night's Premier League trip to Sunderland.
In today's show, Arsenal reporter Tom Canton is joined by James Green to discuss the biggest talking points surrounding Mikel Arteta's Premier League champions following another important victory in the Champions League.
We take a closer look at Konsa's start to life at Arsenal and ask whether his performances have surpassed even the incredibly high standards set by Saliba. What has the former Aston Villa defender added to Arteta's back line, and could Arsenal's defensive depth be even stronger than last season?
There's also discussion around the continued criticism of Arsenal despite the results continuing to arrive. Whether it's the style of football, narrow victories or the usual narratives surrounding Arteta's side, the Gunners continue to find ways to win.
Plus, we look ahead to Sunderland vs Arsenal, discussing potential rotation following the trip to Naples, the team Arteta could select and the key decisions facing the manager.
🔴 Topics covered:
Ezri Konsa's Arsenal performances
Konsa better than William Saliba?!
Arsenal's defensive strength
Reaction to the win in Naples
Arsenal continue to annoy their critics
The narratives surrounding Arteta's side
Sunderland vs Arsenal preview
Potential rotation
Predicted Arsenal XI
Latest Arsenal news
📢 Let me know in the comments — has Konsa exceeded your expectations, and what team would you start against Sunderland?
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"Konsa Better Than Saliba?! Arsenal Continue To Annoy The Haters & Sunderland Plans ft James Green" is an episode of The Gooner Talk. Runtime 39 min. Published September 11, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.
