William Saliba put pen to paper on his new Arsenal contract prior to the trip to Newcastle, football.london understands, with all that remains being an official announcement. Having signed a five-year deal with the club, the agreement represents a major moment in the club’s project.

With such noise surrounding the Frenchman's future, Mikel Arteta and Andrea Berta have shown that despite links to Real Madrid, Arsenal is the best place for Saliba to commit the best years of his career. Not only that, but he follows Gabriel Magalhaes’ decision to renew earlier in the summer.

For many, Saliba and Gabriel represent the greatest defensive partnership in world football. The fact that Arsenal have guaranteed their commitment to the club over the coming seasons showcases the belief that exists in where Arteta is taking the club.

Saliba celebrated with his defensive partner after the Brazilian scored a 96th winning goal on Tyneside. Rising to meet a corner from Martin Odegaard, Gabriel managed to score yet another headed set piece in a monumentally huge moment.

It follows similar goals at Tottenham and Manchester City, and Saliba made it clear his thoughts on the moment. Pictured pointing down at...