William Saliba has admitted responsibility for the equalizer scored by Mateta but expressed his anger over what Mikel Arteta told him after the match. “I made a mistake for their goal, but what the manager said to me at full-time is something I won’t tolerate from anyone — not even my coach,” Saliba revealed, clearly upset by the post-match exchange.

BREAKING NEWS: Tension in the Arsenal Camp as William Saliba Reacts to Arteta’s Comment After Palace Draw

Arsenal’s title hopes took a hit this evening as they were held to a frustrating 1-1 draw against Crystal Palace at the Emirates Stadium, but what happened after the final whistle is now making even bigger headlines.

In a surprising post-match revelation, Arsenal defender William Saliba admitted he was at fault for the equalizer scored by Jean-Philippe Mateta but expressed his deep frustration with manager Mikel Arteta over comments made to him after the game.

Speaking to reporters in the mixed zone, a visibly upset Saliba didn’t hold back. “I know I made a mistake for that equalizer that Mateta scored,” the French international began. “But what Arteta said to me after the match is something I will not accept from anybody — not even my manager.”

Although Saliba did not disclose the exact words exchanged between him and the Arsenal boss, sources close to the dressing room suggest the conversation was heated, with Arteta allegedly questioning Saliba’s focus and commitment in a manner that didn’t sit well with the 23-year-old defender.

This internal clash could not have come at a worse time for the Gunners, who have a crucial UEFA Champions League quarter-final tie in just a few days. Squad harmony is essential for any team chasing both domestic and European glory, and this incident raises fresh concerns about unity in the Arsenal camp as the pressure mounts.

Fans have also voiced their worry on social media, with many calling for Arteta to resolve the issue quickly to avoid destabilizing the team ahead of such a vital run of fixtures. “This is not good for us at all, especially with a big Champions League night coming,” one supporter posted on X (formerly Twitter), echoing the sentiments of the wider fanbase.

Arsenal currently sit second in the Premier League, and with every point and every moment of composure counting at this stage of the season, the last thing the club needs is unrest behind the scenes.

It remains to be seen how this situation will be handled by the management, but supporters will hope both Saliba and Arteta can put this episode behind them and focus on the battles ahead.