William Saliba Highlights Special Bond With Arsenal Fans

Arsenal defender William Saliba has spoken warmly about his close relationship with the club’s fans. He says he will never forget the support they gave him, even when he was playing on loan and not yet wearing an Arsenal shirt in the Premier League.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Saliba shared how Arsenal supporters reached out with encouraging messages during his loan spells away from North London. Even before becoming a regular starter, fans told him, “One day, you will play for this club, you don’t have to give up.” The French centre-back said it gave him motivation and made him feel a deep connection with the Arsenal community. Since returning, Saliba has become a defensive leader, starting nearly every match and helping the Gunners build one of the league’s strongest backlines. He has played every minute of the season so far, demonstrating his integral role within the team.

ARSENAL’S SEASON SO FAR

This season, Arsenal are in a close title race, currently sitting second in the Premier League with 13 points — just two points behind Liverpool after six games. Saliba has earned praise for his calm defending and ball distribution, and he has been a key part of their strong defensive record, contributing to five clean sheets thus far. Recently, Arsenal won 2-1 against Newcastle United at St James’ Park, a victory that solidified their place near the top of the table, reflecting on why fans value him so highly. The Gunners recently signed several new players to strengthen the squad, but Saliba remains a key figure at the back. He has yet to score this campaign but continues to contribute with strong tackling and leadership.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR SALIBA AND ARSENAL?

Arsenal’s next test is against West Ham at the Emirates this Saturday. West Ham sit 19th in the table, with only four points won from six matches, while Arsenal are chasing leaders Liverpool and fending off Crystal Palace and Tottenham, who are just behind. A win would keep Arsenal in the thick of the title race, ensuring they remain competitive. With Saliba fit and in form, Arsenal hope his special bond with the fans will inspire another strong performance as they aim to return to the top of the league.