Arsenal Ready to End the Runner-Up Habit, Says Saka
29 October 2025
Saka on Arsenal’s depth and title ambitions
Bukayo Saka, Arsenal’s star, says the Gunners now possess enough depth and quality to win the Premier League after three straight near-misses.
The Hale End product has endured the emotional rollercoaster, as Arsenal finished runners-up behind Manchester City on two occasions (2022-23 and 2023-24) and behind Liverpool last season (2024-25).
The latest 1-0 win over Crystal Palace extended their lead at the top to four points, with City and Liverpool further back and rivals such as Chelsea suffering losses in a weekend full of surprises.
In an interview with Sky Sports, Saka acknowledged the constant scrutiny on Arsenal as they chase the title, noting the squad’s depth and the belief within the group.
He said injuries have hit the squad but replacements have stepped up, helping the side maintain high standards and avoiding the dips seen in previous campaigns.
Saka reflected that the real title race begins in April, not in the early months, and that finishing second in the past has taught him that leading late is what matters.
He insisted that maintaining momentum and riding a run of strong performances is the path to silverware.
The English international also pointed out that away wins used to be a weakness, but this season Arsenal have shown resilience, including a 2-1 victory at Newcastle.
Lessons learned and what lies ahead
This week they face Brighton in the Carabao Cup to reach the quarter-finals, then travel to Burnley in the league, offering more chances for Saka to showcase his form.
The 24-year-old recently celebrated his 200th appearance for Arsenal and reached 100 Premier League goal contributions, becoming the second-youngest Arsenal player to hit that milestone after Cesc Fabregas.
Saka stressed that personal milestones matter but are secondary to team success, explaining his goal is to help the club win its biggest trophies during his time in north London.
Since Arteta took charge, Arsenal have built a cohesive, hungry squad with Saka as a central figure, and he praised the manager’s insistence on self-belief even in tough moments.
He closed by saying the culture of winning instilled by Arteta is what makes the squad look stronger this season.
Punchline 1: If Arsenal win it all, I’ll finally stop calling this a “long wait” and start dubbing it a cinematic montage. Swipe right for the trophy, left for the heartbreak.
Punchline 2: And if the defense looks leaky again, relax—the only thing sharper than Saka’s finishing is the referee’s whistle—now that’s what I call a symmetry in timing.
