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Wright slams Arsenal over Saliba loan: Why does Kolasinac play in front of him?

Arsenal's loan of centre-back William Saliba has once again been called into question.

Gunners legend Ian Wright has criticised the club after Sead Kolasinac started at centre-back in the 5-0 loss to Manchester City on Saturday.

The defeat came just hours before Saliba delivered an excellent performance for Marseille in their 3-1 win over Saint-Etienne.

Wright said: "And I'm supposed to believe that Kolasinac – someone that they're trying to get rid of – is better than William Saliba?

"Saliba, who is out on loan and apparently not at the standard [required for this level]. So if he's not at the standard to play in this team – and Kolasinac can play – why have we bought him?!

"Because if Kolasinac can play in front of him, what's going on?! Why have we bought him?"

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