Arteta says Arsenal’s defensive competition is ‘not a problem’

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says the competition between Gabriel dos Santos, Ezri Konsa and William Saliba for places in central defence is “not a problem”.

Gabriel and Konsa have formed Arsenal’s first-choice centre-back pairing this season, making 14 and 13 appearances respectively. Both players have scored once.

Saliba, who has recovered from a back injury, has yet to feature for Arsenal during the current campaign. Arteta was asked how he plans to use the three defenders as the season progresses.

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