England international Bukayo Saka has sent a strong message to Arsenal detractors following the club's Premier League triumph in the 2025/26 season. The Gunners were officially crowned champions after Bournemouth held Manchester City to a dramatic 1-1 draw at the Vitality Stadium on Tuesday, May 19.
The Cherries took a deserved lead in the 39th minute through 19-year-old Eli Junior Kroupi. The youngster produced a moment of brilliance, curling a stunning effort into the top corner past Gianluigi Donnarumma after a slick team move. The Citizens eventually found a late equaliser as Erling Haaland reacted quickest to a loose ball in the box after it ricocheted off the post, smashing it into the back of the net.
Saka Fires Message at Doubters
Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka aimed a dig at the club's doubters after helping the Gunners win the 2025/26 English Premier League title. Saka and his teammates reportedly watched the Bournemouth versus Manchester City clash together at Arsenal's training ground before celebrating the club's first league title in 22 years.
The England international said the players, coaching staff, and management had endured criticism, insults, and trolling throughout the campaign from those who doubted their title credentials. He insisted Arsenal have now earned respect after finally lifting the trophy. Saka said: "Light that up. Let me tell you something, 22 years, they were laughing and joking, but they're not laughing anymore. It's going to be shining bright."
Reactions to Saka's Message
Mixed reactions have trailed the comments of Saka as Gunners fans celebrate worldwide. @BonneyKDennis1 said: "He is not lying, Patrice Evra had the cojones to call us Netflix and thankfully the series is over with a trophy at the end of it! How sweet can it be?" @Xaffy11 added: "For 22 years Arsenal fans were the punchline. Now the jokes have stopped and the trophies are talking." @Olamiblessed01 said: "New players will just be happy because we won but it's players like Saka, big Gabi, Martinelli, Ben White, Saliba that will know the real value of this trophy. Congratulations to us. It's been 22 years since I joined this massive family with nobody's help. It worth it."
Meanwhile, coach Mikel Arteta had previously thrown his weight behind Bournemouth ahead of their encounter against Manchester City. The Spanish coach joked about being the biggest supporter of the Cherries and Andoni Iraola. A mysterious cat named Nimbus Pronos correctly predicted the outcome of the match, forecasting a draw that handed the Gunners their first league title in 22 years.
