Manchester City star Jeremy Doku has revealed that Arsenal’s £34M defensive sensation is the toughest opponent he has ever faced. Comparing him to Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold, Doku admitted, “It was a completely different experience playing against him. He’s too strong and fast for me—definitely the toughest defender I’ve ever come up against.”

Manchester City Star Jeremy Doku Names Arsenal’s £34M Defender as the Toughest He’s Ever Faced

In a stunning revelation that has taken the football world by storm, Manchester City winger Jeremy Doku has named Arsenal’s £34 million sensation as the toughest defender he has ever faced.

The Belgian international, known for his blistering pace and dribbling ability, admitted that coming up against the Arsenal star was a completely different challenge compared to facing Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold.

Doku, speaking in a post-match interview, confessed:

“It was a very different story when I faced Alexander-Arnold compared to him. He’s too strong and fast for me; he’s the toughest defender I’ve ever had to come up against.”

While Doku didn’t mention the defender’s name directly in the viral clip, all signs point to Arsenal’s defensive powerhouse William Saliba. The French center-back, who cost Arsenal £34 million, has been an integral part of Mikel Arteta’s title-challenging side, forming a rock-solid partnership with Gabriel Magalhães at the heart of the Gunners’ defense.

This latest praise from Doku isn’t the first time an elite attacker has struggled against Saliba. Last season, Erling Haaland also acknowledged how difficult it was to play against him.

The Manchester City goal machine, who has bullied almost every defender in the Premier League, previously admitted that Saliba was one of the few defenders who completely nullified his threat.

With both Doku and Haaland struggling against Arsenal’s defensive unit, it is clear that Mikel Arteta’s side has built a backline capable of stopping even the most dangerous attackers in world football.

Saliba’s combination of strength, speed, and composure has made him a nightmare for opposition forwards, and his performances this season have only cemented his reputation as one of the best defenders in the world.

As Arsenal continues their push for the Premier League title, Saliba’s presence at the back will be crucial. With players like Doku and Haaland publicly admitting how tough it is to face him, the Gunners’ title hopes look stronger than ever.