Bukayo Saka confident Arsenal can clinch Premier League 2024-25 title
What's the story
Bukayo Saka, Arsenal's stand-in captain, has expressed his belief that the Gunners are capable of winning the Premier League title this season.
This optimistic outlook comes after Arsenal's recent 2-0 victory over Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Champions League.
The win was a significant achievement for Arsenal, as it came just three days after a last-minute triumph over Leicester City that brought them on par with Manchester City in terms of points in the Premier League standings.
Match highlights
Arsenal's impressive performance against PSG
In the Champions League match against Paris Saint-Germain, Saka scored the second goal for Arsenal, following Kai Havertz's opening header.
This victory was particularly noteworthy as it was against a team that had reached the semi-finals of the Champions League in the previous season.
The win has boosted Arsenal's confidence and solidified their position as serious contenders for this year's Premier League title.
Captain's confidence
Saka's belief in Arsenal's potential for victory
When asked about Arsenal's chances of securing their first league title since 2004, Saka responded positively.
He stated on CBS, "I don't want to put too much pressure on us, but I do think this is the year."
The young captain further emphasized his determination by saying, "There is a lot of hunger in my belly... I want to win this season and I believe in myself a lot."
European campaign
Arsenal's strong start in Champions League
Arsenal has had a strong start in their Champions League campaign, beginning with a goalless draw at Atalanta and followed by the win over Paris Saint-Germain.
Saka emphasized the importance of this victory by saying, "When I was speaking with the boys in the team talk before the game I made sure that I said, 'Today we need to make a big statement.'"
This win has propelled Arsenal to eighth place in this season's revised format.
Coach's perspective
Arteta's take on Arsenal's performance and future games
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta also shared his thoughts on the team's performance.
He stated, "I sensed something different in them yesterday in how we were preparing the game in the level of their focus."
Looking ahead, Arteta said it's too early to focus on the table as there are many more challenging games to come.
He emphasized that their primary focus should be on improving their performance and winning their own games.