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Arsenal have their best defensive partnership since the Invincibles in William Saliba and Gabriel, claims Sol Campbell... but the ex-Gunner admits goalkeeper issue could cost his former side in title race

William Saliba and Gabriel are Arsenal's best defensive partnership since the Invincibles, Sol Campbell has claimed.

The pair have become Mikel Arteta's first choice centre backs in a Gunners's backline that has conceded just 14 goals in 15 games, securing itself as the best defensive record in the league alongside Liverpool.

It's a partnership that has helped Arsenal to the top of the Premier League once more as the look to challenge for their first title since the 2003/04 Invincibles season.

Campbell was a key part of that side having joined from Tottenham for free that summer, partnering Kolo Toure in 25 of the 38 games that saw Arsene Wenger's side concede just 26 goals on their way to an unbeaten season.