William Saliba says Arsenal will reply to their critics “on the pitch” as they pursue an unprecedented quadruple this season.
A 4-0 win at on Saturday moved the Gunners seven factors clear on the high of the Premier League, earlier than and play on Sunday.
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Arsenal subsequent host within the Carabao Cup semi-final on Tuesday, holding a 3-2 first-leg lead, whereas they’re within the Champions League final 16 and face League One within the FA Cup fourth spherical at Emirates Stadium.
No English crew has received all 4 competitions in the identical season, however defender Saliba believes Arsenal have the standard and squad depth to make historical past – and silence the doubters who query whether or not they can finish their trophy wait.
“It is a massive membership, so there’s a number of stress each time,” mentioned the 24-year-old. “It is good when there may be stress. We play soccer for that.
“We now have to reply on the pitch. First, will probably be Tuesday after which we’ll see. We now have a number of video games – there’s 4 months left. We wish to win each competitors. We now have the squad for that and we’ve got the coach for that.
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“Everybody needs to win on Tuesday. It might give us a number of confidence as a result of if we get to the ultimate of the Carabao Cup, it will be the primary last of all the pieces.
“We now have to show we wish to win all the pieces.”
Arsenal’s dominant show at Leeds got here amid mounting stress following goalless attracts with and and a 3-2 loss at house to
“It was so necessary to win as a result of final week we weren’t proud of the efficiency at house,” added Saliba. “We conceded three objectives and misplaced the factors – that is a factor we do not like.
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“We needed to point out it was similar to a mistake that may occur. Now we’re again to fundamentals with an excellent clear sheet in opposition to an excellent crew. It is by no means simple to return right here and win.
“We’re all proud of the efficiency – defensively and offensively.”