Ex-Man Utd captain Vidic hails Arsenal pair Gabriel, Saliba

Manchester United legend Nemanja Vidic has lavished praise on Arsenal's defensive pair.

Centre halves William Saliba and Gabriel have been mainstays for the Gunners this season.

Saliba has played every minute of Premier Leaague action, while the Brazilian is similarly reliable.

I like talking about the young ones. Micky van de Ven [at Tottenham Hotspur]. He's fast, strong and good in the air, and has capabilities to really improve. The two from Arsenal [William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhaes] are doing well," Vidic told The Times.

"Watching them, I feel they like defending and want the clean sheet. I like the mentality they show. And they are a partnership. That is important. Arsenal, this season, have not been conceding many goals.

"The situation when they went to City and didn't concede that was a statement of Arsenal as a team. That they want to win the trophy. Not just play nice. I think that's good. Finally!"