For the first time this season on Saturday, Arsenal lost a Premier League game as they were beaten 1-0 by Newcastle United.
Their unbeaten start to the campaign came to an end in dramatic fashion, with Anthony Gordon’s controversial goal causing Mikel Arteta to burst.
He was furious about the Newcastle goal, and was later backed up by Arsenal Football Club courtesy of a laughable statement.
It was their first loss of the Premier League season, and that was not the only record that came to an end at St James’ Park.
No Premier League player had been able to dribble past William Saliba
Arsenal defender William Saliba has been absolutely exceptional so far this season, and is widely recognised as one of the Premier League’s elite centre-backs.
During the first 10 games of the season, not a single Premier League player had managed to dribble past the Frenchman, such is his dominance in the red of Arsenal.
However, that record tumbled in game number 11 courtesy of one of Eddie Howe’s men.
Miguel Almiron becomes the first as Newcastle beat Arsenal
According to Squawka, Miguel Almiron became the first Premier League player this season to dribble past Saliba during Newcastle’s 1-0 win.
Almiron had the speed to do what no other player has done this season, and it sums up how well the 29-year-old is playing right now.
The Paraguayan is enjoying a rich vein of form, and was outstanding during the win over Arsenal. His work rate down the right was sublime, while he was a constant threat on the break with his speed.
Combine that with his goal against Manchester United and it has been a brilliant few days in black and white for Miggy.
Hopefully this form can continue against Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League on Tuesday night, as Almiron and co head to Germany.
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