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Saliba Demands Arsenal Fight, Fans Needed Before Newcastle

4/25/2026

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Saliba Urges Calm

William Saliba urged teammates to stay calm and give everything before Saturday’s Newcastle match.
He said Arsenal must “die on the pitch” now, because after the season ends it will be too late to win the league.
Saliba noted Arsenal sit second with five games left, trailing Manchester City on goals after defeats to Bournemouth and Manchester City, and that squad feels pressure but is ready and needs fan support.

Summary

Arsenal Must Win

Arsenal have lost four of their last six matches across all competitions.
Their most damaging setback was a 2-1 league defeat to Manchester City last weekend.
With five games left, the Premier League title race is described as wide open.
Arsenal’s title hopes now depend on winning all five upcoming fixtures to keep a strong chance of their first league crown since 2004.

History

Historical Context

Arsenal’s 2003-04 campaign, guided by Arsène Wenger, finished with 90 points and a 38-match league unbeaten run, earning the ‘Invincibles’ nickname. Since that title, the club has endured a 20-year league drought, now trailing Manchester City by three goals with five games left. Defender William Saliba urges the squad to recapture that 2004 resolve.

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Saliba Urges Calm

William Saliba urged teammates to stay calm and give everything before Saturday’s Newcastle match.
He said Arsenal must “die on the pitch” now, because after the season ends it will be too late to win the league.
Saliba noted Arsenal sit second with five games left, trailing Manchester City on goals after defeats to Bournemouth and Manchester City, and that squad feels pressure but is ready and needs fan support.

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