The French international calls on his partners for total commitment during the final sprint to break two decades of drought in the Premier League.
Long installed at the top of the Premier League during the season, Arsenal finally ceded their leadership position to Manchester City at the end of the 33rd day. The Gunners lost 1-2 at the Etihad Stadium against the Sky Blues, losing the last points of the lead they had over their direct rivals.
The two teams now have an identical record of 21 wins, 7 draws and 5 defeats, for a total of 70 points. A frustrating situation for Mikel Arteta’s men, five days before the end of the championship. Aware of the stakes and the pressure weighing on the London group, William Saliba gave a resolutely mobilizing speech before the Newcastle reception this Saturday.
“You have to give everything and die on the ground”
“I think we have to stay calm. We also have to die on the pitch, because it’s happening now. We have to go now and we need everyone: the supporters, the team, the staff, everyone, because we have to do it now. Afterwards, it will be too late. You have to give everything and die on the pitch. We wanted to win the last match, we didn’t succeed. But it’s not over”assured the tricolor rock on the official Arsenal website.
“(…) We haven’t won the Premier League since 2004. It’s been a long time. It means a lot to us and to me personally. I’ve been here for four years and I’ve always finished second. If we change that this season, it will be a great success for us and for me. I’m sure we’ll do it.”added Saliba.
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