GUNNERS HAVE WILL POWER

Saliba desperate to shake-off nearly-men tag

- BY SIMON PEACH WILLIAM SALIBA

WILLIAM SALIBA has vowed to give everything to ensure fourth time's a charm as Arsenal attempt to finally secure the Premier League title.

Mikel Arteta has transformed the Gunners into regular contenders in recent years, but they have been unable to turn their improvements into glory.

Arsenal have been runners-up in each of the past three seasons under Arteta (lower inset), finishing just shy of champions Manchester City in 2022-23 and 2023-24 before ending up 10 points behind last season's winners Liverpool.

The near misses have made standout centre-back Saliba all the more determined to help the club win a first Premier League since 2003-04, and a first major trophy since the 2020 FA Cup.

"We've finished second for three years in a row, and we know that we always miss something," the Arsenal defender said.