Arsenal centre-back William Saliba believes the group “can’t be glad” with a goalless draw towards Manchester Metropolis, because the Gunners push on to win the Premier League title.
Saliba’s facet had been in a position to lastly earn a optimistic outcome on the Etihad Stadium after taking some extent from a 0-0 draw towards Metropolis. The draw leaves Arsenal simply two factors behind Liverpool on the prime of the desk, whereas Metropolis sit behind in third place.
However Saliba, who proved to be key to containing Metropolis, says the group must be reaching extra.
“No we can’t be glad once we draw, however it’s OK,” he stated. “We study from some video games once we we can not win, we do not have to lose. That is why we did properly. So yeah, we go away with one level however we’re not glad.
“I believe it is extra in our head, as a result of we all know it is the most effective group on this planet, Manchester Metropolis. So now we have to be centered on the sport.
“And we did properly, we did not concede however we did not rating as properly. However yeah, we’re completely happy. That is it.”
Saliba acquired reward after his stellar efficiency however he was fast to commend the ability of teammate Gabriel, who labored to dominate Erling Haaland.
He stated: “I am good as a result of Gabriel is nice. He helped me loads. Not solely him, it is all of the group, once we lose the ball everybody working again. So I believe all of us defended properly and that is good. We’ve got to maintain going like this.”
Arsenal will proceed to battle for Premier League silverware, however will first must knock down present leaders Liverpool. They return to motion on Wednesday once they face Luton, earlier than travelling to Brighton on Saturday.