“3 points in the bag”, “We draw blood today!” - Arsenal fans confident as 24-year-old star returns to line-up for Burnley clash

Arsenal fans have expressed their confidence in their side claiming all three points in their Premier League meeting with Burnley with William Saliba back fit. The France international was doubtful for the encounter after picking up an injury against Crystal Palace last week.

Mikel Arteta has named an unchanged XI from the one that edged Crystal Palace at the Emirates Stadium last week as his side look to continue their impressive form. The Gunners have won eight successive games across all competitions, opening up a four-point lead atop the Premier League standings.

Arsenal fans have been left feeling pleased after seeing Saliba return to the XI following his enforced absence for their EFL Cup game in midweek. The 24-year-old was not part of the squad that defeated Brighton & Hove Albion and was declared as a doubt in Arteta's press conference on Friday. A number of the club's fans have taken to X to celebrate the defender's return to full fitness.

A fan expressed their increased confidence that their side will win after seeing Saliba in the line-up.

Another fan stated that the Frenchman is back and anticipated Bukayo Saka's performance.

A fan expressed their happiness at the return to the line-up of Saliba for the game.

A fan accused Arteta of playing mind games with his comments on Saliba in his press conference.

A fan showed their enthusiasm at the return of the former Saint-Etienne man.

Another fan expressed hope that Saliba gets on the scoresheet against the Clarets.

Another fan expressed their surprise at the return to the XI of the France international.

Arsenal will be pleased with the return to action for their defensive lynchpin, who has been a key figure for them at the back. They have conceded just three goals in nine league games this season, with Saliba playing in eight of those games. They did not concede a single goal in six games in October and will hope to continue their sterling defensive record at Turf Moor.

Arsenal make ten changes to XI from EFL Cup win

Arsenal have made ten changes to their XI that defeated Brighton & Hove Albion in Round Four of the EFL Cup in mid-week. The Gunners named a second-string squad for the cup game against the Seagulls but managed to claim a 2-0 win thanks to two second half goals.

Mikel Arteta has brought in his regulars for the game against newly-promoted Burnley, with Eberechi Eze the only player to retain his place in the XI. William Saliba, Gabriel Magalhaes, Jurrien Timber, and Riccardo Calafiori replace Cristhian Mosquera, Piero Hincapie, Ben White, and Myles Lewis-Skelly at the back.

Declan Rice and Martin Zubimendi replace Christian Norgaard and Mikel Merino, while Bukayo Saka and Leandro Trossard come in for Max Dowman and Ethan Nwaneri. Viktor Gyokeres replaces Andre Harriman-Annous in the XI, while David Raya returns between the sticks for his side.

Edited by Sulayman Salahudeen