Former Arsenal captain Thomas Vermaelen has expressed his belief that Mikel Arteta would become an exceptional manager. Despite recent poor results, Arteta’s Arsenal is still in the title race this season. The team has only won one of their last seven games and suffered back-to-back losses against West Ham and Fulham. They are currently fourth in the Premier League, five points behind leaders Liverpool. Vermaelen, who played alongside Arteta for three years, has defended the manager, stating that he always saw leadership qualities in him. Vermaelen praised Arteta’s involvement on the pitch and his ability to communicate with players. He believes that Arteta is doing an amazing job as a manager.
Vermaelen also commended the defensive duo of William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhaes, who have been instrumental in Arsenal’s recent success. He described Saliba as a great player with all the qualities of a modern defender. Vermaelen highlighted their partnership as crucial to the team’s performance.
In terms of their defensive record, Arsenal has conceded just 20 goals in the league this season, second only to Liverpool. Vermaelen expressed his excitement when watching Arsenal play, stating that he feels connected to the team and enjoys their style of play.
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