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Amie Wilson

'Future legend' - Arsenal fans love what William Saliba did following Saint-Etienne win

Arsenal summer arrival has had quite the impact at his loan club since his return from injury.

The 18-year-old defender is on a season long loan at former club Saint Etienne after a £27 million move to the Emirates Stadium.

After missing the start of the season through injury, the defender has now made his return to action, and it has been a good start for the Frenchman. In his two Ligue 1 appearances so far this season, his team have recorded two 1-0 wins, the latest coming against Lyon, with the much needed three points lifting Saint Etienne up the table.

After coming on as a late substitute in his first league appearance, Saliba played the full 90 minutes of the club's Europa League draw vs Wolfsburg last week, and the defender was selected to start his first league game of the season against Lyon last night (Sunday).

As the final whistle blew to secure a 1-0 victory, scenes of celebration followed, with Saliba one of the leaders of the chants and dancing. The defender also grabs the microphone in order to celebrate the win with the Saint Etienne performance.

Onwatching Arsenal fans were , and they also noticed the player's role in leading the celebrations - something that went down well with the Gunners' faithful. 

Saliba is likely to be back in action after the international break when Saint Etienne face Bordeaux away in Ligue 1

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