Bukayo Saka Responds to Arsenal's Critics
Arsenal celebrated their first Premier League title in 22 years on May 20, 2026. The team's victory was marked by a surge of joy and pride among players and fans alike. Bukayo Saka, the English national, took to social media to address the critics, declaring, "They don't laugh at us anymore."
The team gathered at their Colney training base to witness Manchester City draw 1-1 with Bournemouth, securing Arsenal's first title since 2004 and their 14th overall. This victory came after Arsenal narrowly avoided a fourth consecutive season without a title, having lost to Manchester City 2-1 on April 19.
In a video posted by defender Juriën Timber, Saka said, "Let me tell you something. Twenty-two years. There was laughter, there was mockery, they don't laugh anymore. You see, it will shine, it will shine brightly."
In an Instagram story, fellow academy graduate Myles Lewis-Skelly held up a bottle of champagne, quipping, "They called us bottlers! Now we're holding a bottle!"
The team's celebration spilled over to Emirates Stadium, with players like Eberechi Eze, Declan Rice, Timber, and Saka sharing photos there. Eze's three Instagram posts also featured a bottle with the Arsenal mark, a direct response to the club's critics.
Arsenal will receive the trophy after their final match of the season against Crystal Palace on Sunday. The team is also chasing their first Champions League title, facing Paris Saint-Germain in Budapest on May 30.
Arsenal's triumph is long overdue! But now, it's time to see if they can keep up the momentum and conquer the Champions League too. Will they finally seal that historic double? Let's hope so, but it won't be easy!