BREAKING NEWS: “People say we’re out of the title race already, and I can’t blame them. I blame Arteta for starting him again the other day,” an enraged William Saliba vents his frustration to Mikel Arteta, expressing his annoyance with his £90k-a-week teammate after their costly 3-point loss to Newcastle.

Despite a challenging 1-0 loss to Newcastle, Arsenal defender William Saliba remains hopeful about the team’s Premier League title aspirations. Arsenal’s form has been inconsistent this season, following their narrow miss in last year’s title race against Manchester City.

With only five wins in their first ten league matches, both fans and the squad are disappointed and eager for a turnaround.

The match at St James’ Park presented an opportunity for Arsenal to regain confidence after recent struggles. However, it was Newcastle who came out on top, courtesy of an early header by Alexander Isak in the 12th minute.

Arsenal’s offense found it hard to create chances, managing just one shot on target throughout the game. Newcastle’s victory propelled them to ninth in the standings, while Arsenal now trails Manchester City by five points. City has a chance to extend their lead with a game against Bournemouth later in the day.

After the match, Saliba expressed his disappointment in a post-game interview with TNT Sports. “We’re all a bit sad because we wanted to win,” he admitted, acknowledging that Arsenal didn’t execute their game plan well and crediting Newcastle’s strong play. “We didn’t play as we should have, and they deserved to win,” Saliba added. Nonetheless, he emphasized that Arsenal remains focused on future games. “It’s okay, we’re focused on next week. It’s not over,” he assured fans.

Saliba highlighted the importance of team unity, stressing that setbacks shouldn’t derail their season. “We need to stick together,” he said, drawing on the team’s resilience from last season when they overcame similar rough patches. He remains confident that the squad can regain its form and stay competitive.

In a moment of self-reflection, Saliba acknowledged his recent performance issues, stating, “I need to be better than I was in the last game.” He committed to working hard to return to his peak, hoping that his improvement will benefit the team as a whole.

Looking ahead, Arsenal has a demanding schedule, starting with a Champions League fixture against Inter Milan at the San Siro on Wednesday, where they’ll aim for a strong showing in Europe.

This will be followed by a tough London derby against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. As the season progresses, Arsenal is determined to regroup and find the consistency needed to sustain their title challenge.