Arsenal finished two points behind league winners Manchester City last season.
The two teams have started this season on a positive note. The Gunners are currently second in the table, two points behind Pep Guardiola’s side.
On Sunday, Manchester City will host the Gunners at the Etihad. Ahead of this league tie, Fox Sports Mexico had a chat with Arsenal star William Saliba.
The France international is aware of the importance of the weekend’s clash. At the same time, he insists Mikel Arteta’s side have to deliver consistently.
“Of course, we want to compete against Manchester City as we have done [in] the last two seasons but we know we have to do more,” he said.
“As I said, we have to compete against City but we also have to do it against the other teams because it’s not just against City.
“If you win against them but not against others it doesn’t mean anything. So, of course we want to win this weekend and we will give everything to win but it’s not the end on Sunday,”
Arsenal signed the centre-back from Saint-Étienne in 2019 and immediately sent him back on a season-long loan deal. He then had temporary spells at OGC Nice and Marseille.
Since returning to the Emirates in the summer of 2022, the defender has cemented his place in Arteta’s starting lineup. He’s partnered Gabriel Magalhães in the heart of Arsenal’s defence over the past two seasons.
The Frenchman has impressed for the Gunners and explains what’s missing for him to become the best centre-back in the world.
“I have been on the right track for both seasons, mainly last season. I’m perhaps on my way to becoming the best defender in the world. I think I’m one of the best at the moment, but to say that I have to win some titles. I think that’s what I’m missing right now,” Saliba explained.
“If you win titles, you’re good and if you don’t, you can’t say you’re the best. That’s what I believe. I’m one of the best in the world.”
