Arsenal maintained their impressive form in the Premier League with a massive 5-0 win over Burnley at Turf Moor.

Bukayo Saka scored a brace, while goals from Martin Odegaard, Leandro Trossard and Kai Havertz helped the Gunners get another major away win.

However, one player – who didn’t even score – earning a lot of praise is left-back Jakub Kiwior. He did get an assist for Havertz’s goal and was rock-solid defensively – winning four duels and making a few key challenges.

The Polish full-back was being rumoured to be at risk of being sold a few months ago, but is now seemingly primed to keep starting games. Fans have heaped praise on him, as they reacted on Twitter.

The first person said: “Kiwior at LB is a masterpiece. 100% deserves his place and Zinny needs to see the bench as he’s defending is below the standard we need.”

The second fans continue: “Everyone was on form today… Kiwior was absolutely brilliant all day.”

Another one express: “When Kiwior is allowed to just be a defender Really impressed with how he’s stepped up.”

The fourth comments: “Kiwior’s improvement in defending wide 1v1s over the past month has been enormous.”

A fifth fan warned: “Kiwior has been solid since returning from Dubai. Zinny and Timber will have to prove they are better.”

After letting Kieran Tierney transfer to Real Sociedad in the transfer window last summer on loan, combined with Jurrien Timber suffering a knee injury and being forced to be absent for a long time, the squad depth in Arsenal’s defense There are many question marks, especially the left-back position.

Oleksandr Zinchenko is always the number 1 choice for this position. In addition, Takehiro Tomiyasu also completed his task well every time he was asked to replace the Ukrainian player. The problem is that both are too sensitive to injuries, giving “Gunners” fans reason to worry.

The doubts from Arsenal fans gradually became reality when the duo Takehiro Tomiyasu and Oleksandr Zinchenko were absent for different reasons, forcing coach Mikel Arteta to push Jakub Kiwior to the left wing. as a temporary solution, which is not the Polish player’s forte.

This risky decision immediately made the North London representative pay the price with consecutive defeats in all arenas. The defender born in 2000 became the weakest link in the “Gunners” defense. In the loss to Liverpool in the third round of the FA Cup, it was Jakub Kiwior who scored an own goal, causing Mikel Arteta and his team to “hate” right at the Emirates.

It was thought that the 24-year-old player would have to leave Arsenal in this year’s winter transfer window because he did not meet the professional requirements and was noticed by many small clubs. But in the end, the Spanish strategist still decided to keep his student for the second leg of the season.

Up to this point, it can be said that it was an extremely wise move by the 41-year-old leader. Returning after the winter break, Jakub Kiwior almost completely transformed with extremely impressive performances, bringing certainty to Arsenal’s inherently fragile defense lacking many pillars.

In Arsenal’s last two matches in the Premier League, in addition to the brilliance of the players on the offensive line, scoring 11 goals, it is impossible not to mention the four midfielders Ben White and William. Saliba, Gabriel Magalhaes and Jakub Kiwior himself.

The Polish player gradually adapted to his new role, showing solidity on the left wing, making opponents frustrated every time they thought of attacking this position. Not only that, he also improved his ability to contribute to the offensive front with many high-level situations to support his teammates.

In the context of Takehiro Tomiyasu and Oleksandr Zinchenko still unable to return, Jakub Kiwior is the savior for Arsenal’s left-back position. If he continues to play like in the two matches against West Ham and Burnley, “Gunners” fans will surely feel somewhat reassured.