Arsenal star William Saliba gives honest assessment of 'best centre-back in the world' labels as he gears up for Champions League clash with hometown club PSG

Arsenal star William Saliba has responded to praise labelling him the best centre-back in the world.

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• Saliba has developed into one of world's best
• Frenchman has become key player for Arsenal
• Admits he can "still become much better"

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Saliba has developed into one of the best defenders in the Premier League since breaking into Mikel Arteta's starting XI at Arsenal, forming a brilliant partnership with Gabriel Magalhaes while the Gunners challenge for silverware.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Saliba has been in fine form once again for Arsenal this season, forming part of the shrewdest defence in the English top flight. However, the 24-year-old has admitted he still has to improve before he can describe himself as the very best in the business.

• WHAT SALIBA SAID

  Saliba told : "I think I am one of the best, but not yet the best defender in the world. I can still become much better one day, I hope to improve."

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• DID YOU KNOW?

  There are a lot of contenders in the conversation to be the best centre-back in the world. Liverpool star Virgil van Dijk has plenty of admirers having won a raft of trophies during his time at Anfield, while Antonio Rudiger and Eder Militao were pivotal in Real Madrid's Champions League triumph last year.