William Saliba Outclasses Harry Kane in Arsenals 3-1 Victory

William Saliba delivered a standout defensive performance in Arsenal’s 3-1 win over Bayern Munich, limiting Harry Kane to zero shots. Saliba impressed with 46 touches, 36 of 38 passes completed, 3 interceptions, 3 clearances and 6 recoveries. His post match photos highlighting key moments sparked online reactions as supporters hailed him as one of the top centre backs in world football.

After the 3-1 win over Bayern Munich at the Emirates Stadium, Arsenal’s night belonged to William Saliba, who delivered a commanding display against Harry Kane in their Champions League showdown. The match was billed as the toughest challenge of the season, yet Saliba handled it with remarkable authority, completely shutting down one of Europe’s most prolific strikers. Kane, who has a long history of scoring against Arsenal, failed to register even a single shot on target, a rare sight that highlighted Saliba’s discipline, positioning and physical presence.

Saliba later posted images on social media, including one showing Kane on the ground, which quickly sparked reactions from teammates and supporters. Mikel Merino even joked that Kane looked like he was being bullied, adding humour to the post-match buzz. The defender’s numbers reflected his dominance. He recorded 46 touches, completed 36 of 38 passes with 98 percent accuracy, made 3 interceptions, 3 clearances and 6 ball recoveries, and was dribbled past only once.

Performing at this level without his regular partner Gabriel Magalhaes further underlined his growing reputation as one of the world’s best centre backs. With this victory and Saliba’s standout performance, Arsenal strengthened their Champions League ambitions and left fans debating whether the Frenchman is now the top defender in global football.