🚨 SALIBA SPEAKS OUT: “WHAT ARTETA SAID TO ME, I WON’T ACCEPT — NOT EVEN FROM HIM”
Shock tension at Arsenal as star defender reacts to post-match confrontation following Palace draw.
Arsenal defender William Saliba has ignited a storm of controversy by revealing that he was deeply upset with Mikel Arteta’s comments after the 2-2 draw against Crystal Palace — a result that severely dented the Gunners’ title hopes.
“I know I made a mistake for that equalizer that Mateta scored,” Saliba said. “But what Arteta said to me after the match is something I will not accept from anybody, not even my manager.”
Crucial error, costly points
With Arsenal leading 2-1 late in the game, Saliba’s errant pass opened the door for Jean-Philippe Mateta to level the score — a devastating blow with just four games remaining in the title race. The result leaves Arsenal 12 points behind Liverpool, effectively ending their Premier League dream for the season.
Tension boiling beneath the surface
This outburst hints at deeper friction between Saliba and Arteta — a relationship that’s previously shown cracks. Saliba has previously stated he felt “judged” too quickly in his early Arsenal days. Now, despite being one of the Gunners’ defensive pillars, it seems the trust between player and manager is once again under pressure.
What’s next?
As Arsenal prepares for their Champions League semi-final clash against PSG, the timing couldn’t be worse. Dressing room unity will be critical, but this fresh conflict could shake the core of Arteta’s project.
Will Arteta and Saliba settle their differences — or is this the beginning of a bigger f
allout at Arsenal?
