William Saliba has admitted that Arsenal don’t deserve to be at the top of the Premier League this season. With just 10 matches remaining, the Gunners sit 15 points behind leaders Liverpool, and Saliba believes the gap is a fair reflection of their campaign.
Injuries and inconsistent performances have derailed their title challenge, with key attackers such as Gabriel Jesus and Bukayo Saka missing significant time, while Kai Havertz’s season-ending hamstring injury further depleted Mikel Arteta’s options. Arsenal have lost three league games and drawn 10, allowing rivals Liverpool and Manchester City to pull away in the title race. Despite the disappointment in the league, Saliba remains focused on Arsenal’s remaining goals. “If they are first, it’s because they did something we didn’t do,” Saliba said.