Arsenal need to beat Inter Milan “to have our confidence back” says William Saliba

Arsenal’s 1-0 loss to Newcastle has elicited intriguing responses. Some reactions have been positive, some have been negative. Despite its potential impact on the title race, that game is now in the past. Arsenal will have to make a success out of this Premier League campaign, even with those three points dropped this weekend.

Speaking to the media after the game, William Saliba, eager to assure Gooners of an immediate response by the team, issued a warning to Inter Milan and Chelsea.

NOVEMBER 02: Joe Willock of Newcastle United shoots whilst under pressure from William Saliba of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Newcastle United FC and Arsenal FC at St James’ Park on November 02, 2024 (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)

Arsenal face Inter Milan midweek and Chelsea next weekend. The Arsenal defender claims he and his fellow Gunners are determined to give their all in the game against Inter, as a win will instill in them the confidence they need to return to their best.

Saliba said via the Arsenal website: “Next week, we have two big games to come back with the win. I think we will do it if we give everything.

“(Inter is) a big game. If we win, we have the confidence back and we have to do it. We all want to play big games like these.”

After the loss on Saturday afternoon, Arsenal remained at 18 points, 5 points behind Manchester City, who also suffered a loss (Bournemouth beat City 2-1), and 7 points behind table-toppers Liverpool, who defeated Brighton 2-1.

The Gunners need to bounce back, and if giving everything against Inter is their way back, then so be it. It is no secret that the Gunners need to win consecutive games – avoid draws and losses like a plague – to salvage their League campaign.

If they want to reverse the situation, they must execute a flawless run, hoping their opponents drop points during that period. That said, the PL title race is still in Arsenal’s hands, and we need to trust Saliba, who assures us they’re going to give everything to give us the wins we crave.

Is the Inter game a do-or-die game for Arsenal?

Daniel O


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11 Comments

  1. We can’t beat Inter

    Not saying that cos of our dip in form

    We might not be able to beat them with Odegaard even, i think they are that good and should not be too disrespectful

  2. Talk is cheap, let’s see some action. It’s bold to predict results even when you are playing well and these are definitely not easy games.

  3. Nothing special about Inter on paper but Inzaghi is one of the best coaches around and has shaped the bits and pieces made available to him into a team that can compete with anyone. A real test to see how the big spending Arteta can compete against a tactically aware coach.

  4. Having said that my gut feeling tells me that the Inter tie will end in a stale mate but the game against Chelsea is the big one. I’m concerned that we may not be in good shape to stop an emerging, energetic Chelsea.

    1. One does not simply best Inter.
      They’re comfortably the best team Europe.

      Not saying it’s impossible, any team can have an off day. But in our current form, we’ll need the stars to align to beat them.

  5. How can a team still heavily featuring Nykataryan be considered the best in Europe? It has to be down to Inzaghi’s man management and tactical nous.

    1. I’ll tell you how my friend,
      The same way Nuno Tavares turned out to be the best left back in the world as soon as he started playing for a better coach.
      Maybe the problem wasn’t the player after all…

      1. Nuno Tavares the best left back in the world because he’s had a hot streak of assists? What have you been smoking pal. Failed at Marseille, Arsenal and Forrest. Atleast use compelling arguements mate.

  6. Pretty obvious, William. Saying it and doing it aren’t the same thing though.

    Inter should present the most difficult challenge Arsenal has faced in the CL so far. You could argue though that this is the ideal time and opponent for Arsenal to finally get back to winning ways and a performance to match.

    When the going gets tough, the tough had better get a blo*dy move on – and quickly.

  7. A real test for Arteta and the players. Tactics need a refresh, and we need to impose ourselves again, not sit back, defend, and play not to lose.

    Real trouble if we lose to Chelsea and end up 10 points behind Liverpool.

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