Bukayo Saka has stated emphatically that “this is the year” Arsenal will end their over two-decade wait for a Premier League title.
The Gunners have concluded the last two seasons in 2nd position behind Manchester City and they are still waiting to lift the top-flight league crown for the first time since the 2003/2004 campaign, when they went the entire league matches season unbeaten.
Mikel Arteta’s side currently occupy the 3rd spot in the Premier League table, having amassed the same number of points as Manchester City (14), who sit 2nd on the log.
Arsenal are just a point behind league leaders Liverpool, who have amassed 15 points from 6 matches this term.
Bukayo Saka Backs Arsenal To Win The Premier League Title This Season
Speaking during a post-match interview with CBS Sports following the Gunners 2-0 Champions League win over Paris Saint Germain, Saka indicated that “this is the year” for the Gunners to finally claim the Premier League title.
He said: “I don’t want to put too much pressure on us but I do think that this is the year Arsenal win the title.
“I think we’ve been close the last two years and we’re getting closer, but this hopefully will be the year.”
In addition to second-place finishes in the Premier League in the last 2 seasons, Bukayo Saka was also a member of England’s contingent that lost back-to-back European Championship finals in 2021 and 2024 to Italy and Spain respectively.
Bukayo Saka Indicates That Previous Failures Is Fueling His Desire For Success
Saka shared that the disappointment of failing to win these trophies is fuelling his determination to achieve success this season.
Speaking during an interview with Amazon Prime, Bukayo Saka said: “Previous years, I’ve come runners-up a lot. It’s just that spirit in me that I want to win this season and of course, I believe in myself a lot.
“With those two things, it helps. We believe in ourselves, we believe we’re a top team. We showed that tonight against Paris St-Germain.
“I did tell the boys we have to make a statement when big teams are coming to the Emirates.”
Bukayo Saka Inspires Arsenal To Win Over Paris Saint Germain
Bukayo Saka was amongst Arsenal’s scorers on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, as he helped his side secure a 2-0 win over Paris Saint Germain.
Saka, who has deputized as captain of the Gunners in recent matches due to the injury to Martin Odegaard, has been stellar in the 2024/25 season.
The English-born footballer of Nigerian descent has made 9 appearances for Arsenal this season, scoring 2 goals and providing 5 assists in all competitions.
Saka’s Market Value And Net Worth
Bukayo Saka’s market value is €140 million and his net worth has been estimated to be within the region of €7 million – €15 million.
Bukayo Saka’s Contract Details
Saka last penned a deal with Arsenal on May 23, 2023, and his current contract with the Gunners runs until June 30, 2027.
Saka’s Career Stats
Bukayo Saka, who was born in Ealing, London, on September 5, 2001, has made 235 club appearances thus far in his career, scoring 60 goals and providing 58 assists in all competitions.
Internationally, the 22-year-old has netted 12 goals and provided 7 assists in 42 appearances for England.
Bukayo Saka Achievements?
The 23-year-old has won 1 English FA Cup and 2 Community Shield titles.
