Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says ‘phenomenal' William Saliba fully deserves his new deal at the club after the Frenchman chose to extend his stay in north London.
-TIMESTAMPS-
00:00 - Intro.
00:06 - Congrats to Saliba.
00:32 - Faith in Arsenal: They feel they belong at the club. They feel valued and loved here.
01:00 - we have a tough game tomorrow
01:12 - Hincapie and Noni still out.
01:27 - Odegaard: He made a difference for us when he came on.
01:53 - We have to win as many games as we can. We know how important the home form will be.
02:35 - Players signing contracts: It's easier when the other party has the same will. We're extremely happy.
03:26 - RAF: You're a bit late. That was two years ago. The plane's gone.
03:57 - Doubt Saliba would sign: it's more the will of the player not the length of contract. You have to respect that. We've been really lucky but also the power of this club.
04:43 - convinced Saliba would be this player: these things happen in various ways. He had loans and big injuries. A lot has happened. Sometimes these things are the best things to happen.
05:46 - No excuses: I'm aware the moment I sit here I want to win major trophies. Excuses have never been part of my life.
06:28 - first European tie with Arsenal against Olympiacos: That's football. We conceded late and missed a late chance. Part of the journey.
06:59 - Development as a manager: it was a big challenge, everything at the club, then Covid hit. It was an experience I learnt a lot.
07:45 - Tunnel cover: We want to generate the best atmosphere in the world. The team need to give supporters the right feeing.
08:40 - Dowman: The first conversation was with Per, the talent he saw. We started to look at him and the way he's developing is probably unheard of.
09:12 - conversation happened?: Like two years ago.
09:34 - Gyokeres: I loved how he took it. I told him he'd get some decisions and some not. A loved his reaction and the way he handled the situations.
10:21 - handling pressure: a natural and organic way. His work effort is incredible. His ceiling is high.
11:00 - options, Eze: He's got this different quality. He's a player who can create magic moments.
11:37 - Adapting to Arsenal: very good. A special character. I've been so impressed.
12:16 - Olympiacos: Really good manager. Tomorrow will be tough.
12:45 - Defence: One is chemistry. We talk about units. A will for each other. Basically to hide their weaknesses.
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By HaytersTV
September 30, 2025