William Saliba outlines major thing delaying him from being ‘best in the world’

William Saliba and Gabriel’s centre-back cooperation has become key to the Gunners’ success in the Premier League. The duo are now regarded as the best in their respective positions

They are, however, yet to win a Premier League title after failing to knock Manchester City off the top spot two seasons in a row. Saliba believes the lack of trophies in Arsenal’s cabinet is prohibiting him from being placed among the sport’s greats.

He told FOX SPORT: “I’m perhaps on my way to becoming the best defender in the world, i have been on the right track for the past two seasons, especially last season. I think I am one of the best at the moment, but to say that, I have to win some titles.

I think that is what I am missing right now. If you win titles you are good and if you don’t, you can’t say you are the best. That’s what I believe. I am one of the best in the world.”

Saliba will take against Erling Haaland when the Gunners take on the defending champions City in the Premier League on Sunday. With just four league games played this season, the Norwegian has already scored nine goals.

“We want to compete against Manchester City like we have done in the last two seasons but we know we have to do more,” Saliba added. “As I said, we have to compete against City but we also have to do it against other teams because it is not just about City.