SALIBA SHOCKED – ARSENAL STAR REVEALS THE UNITED PLAYER WHO LEFT HIM STUNNED AT OLD TRAFFORD”
BREAKING NEWS: Arsenal’s towering defender William Saliba has made a stunning admission after Arsenal’s narrow 1-0 win over Manchester United at Old Trafford. Despite walking away with three points, Saliba confessed that one Manchester United player gave him one of the toughest battles of his entire career.
Speaking after the match, Saliba couldn’t hide his surprise:
“I once underrated him, but the way he turned me in the 16-yard box today still surprised me. In my career I have never faced such a dangerously aggressive player before.”
The player he was talking about? Patrick Dorgu.
The young Danish-Nigerian left-back, who recently joined United, was drafted into the lineup with many doubting whether he was ready for a clash of this magnitude. But against Arsenal, Dorgu showed fearlessness, aggression, and confidence that left even a defender of Saliba’s caliber rattled.
From the opening whistle, Dorgu pressed high, carried the ball with purpose, and even forced Saliba into uncomfortable positions. His quick feet and raw power caused problems down Arsenal’s defensive channels, with one particular moment inside the box — where Dorgu spun Saliba and nearly fired at goal — drawing gasps from the Old Trafford crowd.
Saliba admitted he hadn’t expected such intensity:
“He’s not the type of player you think will cause you trouble when you see his name on the team sheet, but on the pitch, it was different. He’s young, strong, fast, and doesn’t give you a second to breathe. Honestly, he shocked me.”
United fans, despite the loss, left the stadium buzzing about Dorgu’s performance. Many hailed him as a future star, praising his bravery in going toe-to-toe with one of the Premier League’s most dominant defenders. Social media was also ablaze, with supporters calling him “a hidden gem” and “the spark United desperately need.”
For Ruben Amorim, this could be one of the few positives to take from a frustrating night. In a game where United lacked sharpness in attack, Patrick Dorgu’s aggression and fearless drive stood out. His ability to unsettle Saliba — a defender widely regarded as one of the best in Europe — is a sign that United may have unearthed a new weapon for the future.
Arsenal may have taken the points, but the headlines belong to Dorgu. If he can continue to build on this momentum, he may just become one of the breakout stars of the Premier League season.
For Saliba, the verdict is simple: Patrick Dorgu is no longer underrated.
