William Saliba has warned Paris Saint-Germain that Arsenal are not satisfied with just the Premier League title. The Gunners face the European champions in the Champions League final in Budapest on May 30, aiming to complete a historic double.
Saliba Hungry for More
Speaking after Arsenal secured their first league title in 22 years, Saliba said: 'I am happy, but I am not full. I want more. There is a big chance next week in the Champions League, so we have to give everything.' The defender believes winning the league has given the squad renewed confidence ahead of the final.
'When you win the Premier League, you have more confidence before you approach this final. So, yeah, we're positive,' Saliba added. 'Now we are champions. Last season we finished second, but we kept going and it finally paid off. We didn't give up, we deserve that title.'
Defence vs Attack
Arsenal boast the best defensive record in the Premier League, conceding just 26 goals in 37 games, with David Raya winning a third consecutive Golden Glove. However, they will face a formidable PSG attack led by Ousmane Dembele and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. Saliba relishes the challenge: 'We have the best defence this season. When you are the best, you want to play the best. I hope we will win that battle.'
Saliba acknowledged PSG start as favourites, given they are the defending champions. 'It is normal that they are the favourites because they won the Champions League last season. We have to fight and if we want to change that, we need to win,' he said.
Personal Journey
Reflecting on his career, Saliba admitted his early days at Arsenal were difficult after being loaned out. 'It has been a long journey, up and down, but now I am so happy. I was not always happy when I was on loan and not playing, but it is part of the process. I kept working hard and I believed I could make it.'
With a World Cup also on the horizon, Saliba sees this as a golden opportunity. 'First, we have a final with Arsenal, but we have a World Cup coming up. It's a good time to show myself and bring everything I have.'
