Arsenal center-back William Saliba has issued a veiled warning to Newcastle United and West Ham United after Arsenal’s impressive 6-0 victory over RC Lens in the UEFA Champions League. Reflecting on the reverse fixture against Lens, where Arsenal suffered a 2-1 defeat in October, Saliba expressed his determination to win when returning to France. Despite having already qualified and secured the top spot, Saliba emphasized the team’s focus on finishing strong against PSV.
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Acknowledging the lingering impact of the previous loss to Lens, Saliba highlighted the team’s commitment to learning from their mistakes by reviewing videos and assessing their performance. The defender emphasized the advantage of playing at home and the team’s eagerness to avenge defeats, indicating that the memory of a game from eight weeks ago still resonates with him and his teammates.
This mindset could pose a challenge for West Ham and Newcastle, the only teams to defeat Arsenal this season. The Gunners suffered a 3-1 loss to West Ham in the Carabao Cup and a 1-0 defeat to Newcastle in the league. Saliba’s comments suggest a resilient determination within the Arsenal camp, hinting that they are unlikely to forget or take lightly any previous setbacks.