Manchester City’s Jeremy Doku Names Arsenal’s £34M Defender as His Toughest Opponent.

Manchester City’s Jeremy Doku Names Arsenal’s £34M Defender as His Toughest Opponent.

 

Manchester City winger Jeremy Doku has heaped praise on Arsenal’s £34 million defensive sensation, admitting that he is the toughest opponent he has ever faced. In a recent interview, Doku revealed that playing against the Arsenal star was a completely different experience compared to other defenders, even mentioning Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold as a point of comparison.

 

“It was a completely different experience playing against him,” Doku said. “He’s too strong and fast for me—definitely the toughest defender I’ve ever come up against.”

 

This is a massive statement from the Belgian international, who has faced some of the best full-backs in world football. Arsenal’s defensive recruit has been a standout performer this season, bringing both physicality and tactical intelligence to Mikel Arteta’s backline. His ability to handle elite wingers like Doku showcases why the Gunners were willing to invest heavily in him.

 

Even Erling Haaland previously made similar comments, admitting that the Arsenal defender gave him one of the hardest battles of his career. With such high praise from two of the Premier League’s most dangerous attacking players, it’s clear that Arsenal has secured a defensive gem.

 

As Arsenal continues its title charge, having a defender of this caliber could be a game-changer in their quest to dethrone Manchester City. If he keeps up these performances, it won’t be long before he is recognized as one of the best defenders in the league.