Arsenal defender believes he could have delivered the Premier League for the Gunners

Arsenal defender William Saliba has spoken about the disappointment of missing out on the Premier League last season and the Gunners’ chances of beating Manchester City to the title this year. 

Saliba had a superb 2022/23 season with Arsenal, in his first full season at the club after spending the previous year on loan at Marseille, and remains an integral part of the Gunners’ team this season. 

The centre-back played 27 games in the Premier League for Arsenal, leading them to the brink of winning their first Premier League since 2004 before getting injured towards the end of the season. 

Saliba was injured in a Europa League encounter against Sporting CP and missed the last 11 games of the Premier League season as Arsenal’s title charge capitulated, allowing Manchester City to win a third consecutive league title. 

Saliba was asked in an interview with Telefoot, about last season’s title challenge, and he replied. “Yeah, it’s clear with me (fully fit), Arsenal could have been champions, but injuries are a part of football“. 

“Last year, I had a good season. Unfortunately, I got injured during the year and at the final sprint.” 

The French defender also expressed his belief that Arsenal could win the Premier League this season, saying, “It’s a new season with new ambitions and I hope that we can do even better.”