Arsenal star vents frustration as he makes ‘tired’ claims amid trophy drought
Arsenal defender William Saliba has expressed his frustration at his side’s lack of trophies in recent years.
The 24-year-old central defender joined the Gunners in the summer of 2019 from St Etienne and has made over 155 appearances in all competitions.
Saliba has been a symbol of consistency at the back for the Gunners over the past three seasons and has forged a strong partnership alongside Gabriel Magalhaes.
The France international has arguably become one of the best defenders in the league, and he has been an integral part of Arsenal’s resurgence under Mikel Arteta.
Saliba has made 17 appearances in the Premier League this season, including 16 starts, and has played an important role as the Gunners move to the top of the table. Premier League table with 49 points in 21 games.
Saliba frustrated by lack of trophies
Under Arteta, the Gunners have finished second in the Premier League for the last three seasons; each time, they found themselves short of Manchester City or Liverpool.
Saliba is yet to win any trophies with the Gunners, apart from the Community Shield, and he says Arsenal’s near misses in previous seasons provide him and the team with added motivation to win silverware this season.
“I’m tired of finishing the season with nothing in my pocket,” said the Frenchman, quoted by Aerial sports.
“So now we have four competitions to win. My pocket was empty last year and now we want to win everything, Carabao, the FA Cup, the Champions League, the Premier League.
“Of course it’s not easy to say, but we want to prove it on the pitch and we will give everything to win every title.”
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The Gunners have strengthened their squad over the last few windows and now have a strong team capable of fighting in all competitions.
The north London club are fighting in all four competitions this season and have a great chance of finally winning the Premier League title since 2004.
In the Premier League, the Gunners have built a healthy six-point lead over Pep Guardiola’s Man City and Aston Villa, and have conceded just 14 goals so far.
Arsenal won 3-2 against Chelsea in the first leg of their EFL Cup semi-final at Stamford Bridge and are favorites to reach the final.
Arteta’s side are also top of the Champions League table and can look forward to the FA Cup fourth round against League One side Wigan Athletic.