I once underrated Him but the way He turned me in the 16yards box today still surprised me,in my career I have never faced such a dangerously aggressively player before”, William Saliba named the ONE Man United that really gave Him tough time Today
**SALIBA STUNNED – ARSENAL DEFENDER DISCLOSES THE UNITED PLAYER WHO LEFT HIM AMAZED AT OLD TRAFFORD**
**LATEST UPDATE:** Arsenal’s imposing centre-back William Saliba has made an eye-opening statement following Arsenal’s tight 1-0 victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford. Even though they secured all three points, Saliba admitted that a particular Manchester United player gave him one of the most difficult challenges he has ever faced.
During his post-match comments, Saliba expressed his astonishment:
**“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 individual he referred to? **Patrick Dorgu.**
The emerging Danish-Nigerian full-back, who recently signed with United, was included in the starting lineup despite skepticism surrounding his readiness for such a high-profile match. However, in the face of Arsenal, Dorgu displayed boldness, physicality, and composure that unsettled even someone of Saliba’s stature.
Right from kickoff, Dorgu applied pressure, advanced the ball with determination, and managed to push Saliba into difficult spots. His explosive movement and strength created issues along Arsenal’s defensive flanks, including a notable instance inside the penalty area — where Dorgu turned Saliba and came close to scoring — prompting audible reactions from the Old Trafford audience.
Saliba shared how unexpected the experience was:
**“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.”**
Despite the defeat, United supporters exited the ground talking enthusiastically about Dorgu’s display. Many viewed him as a rising talent, commending his courage in challenging one of the league’s top defenders. Online platforms were active with praise, calling him **“a hidden gem”** and **“the spark United desperately need.”**
For Ruben Amorim, this may be among the limited positives from an otherwise disappointing evening. In a match where United lacked sharpness in the final third, Patrick Dorgu’s energy and assertiveness were clear highlights. His performance in unsettling Saliba — a player considered among Europe’s elite defenders — indicates United might have found a promising asset.
Arsenal secured the win, but Dorgu claimed the spotlight. If he maintains this level of performance, he could become one of the Premier League’s emerging sensations.
As for Saliba, the message is clear: **Patrick Dorgu is no longer underrated.**
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