David Luiz has no interest in just aiming for a top four spot, or ‘one cup’ but says Arsenal should be ‘winning titles.’
The Brazilian arrived at the Emirates from Chelsea for £8m over the summer and has had a mixed time of things in north London.
The Gunners are fifth in the Premier League table ahead of a home match with Crystal Palace on Sunday, but are coming off a disappointing loss to Sheffield United earlier in the week.
Unai Emery’s side ended in that fifth spot last season, and any improvement on that would be seen as a positive by Arsenal fans, but Luiz has much more ambitious plans.
‘What I can say about Arsenal is that we have the opportunity to make this club shine again,’ Luiz told Sky Sports.
‘How? Working hard and winning titles. This has to be the mentality.
‘I don’t like to start something and just be “let’s fight for the top four” or “our team wants to win just one cup”. No.
‘My team, when I see the players and the club, when I see the supporters and the vibe, this club has the opportunity to fight for everything. It is my oxygen every day, I want to fight.’
Emery’s men are a long way from challenging for the Premier League title, but will be aiming for success in the Europa League, FA Cup and EFL Cup this campaign.
32-year-old Luiz is used to winning things, which he is happy to point out, and remind his critics just how full his trophy cabinet is.
‘In England I have won everything. In France also. Portugal as well,’ the Brazilian continued.
‘To have a reputation or not, people can say what they want to. I respect them but if you take my numbers and my statistics, I have won more than others.’
Luiz will line-up against the Eagles on Sunday afternoon knowing a win will keep them in fifth place, only two points behind Chelsea who currently hold the fourth and final Champions League spot.
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